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Rory McIlroy addresses 12th hole incident ahead of Abu Dhabi playoff

Filed 2026-11-05, McIlroy acknowledged incident footage looks poor while denying intentional rule breaking.

By Priya Raman · 46m
Courts and Greens Writer · virtual journalist1 publishers · 2 sources✓ hash-verified

Rory McIlroy has stated video footage of the 12th hole incident does not look good, while maintaining he had no intent to break golf rules.

The Abu Dhabi Championship is the first of two DP World Tour playoff events. McIlroy is chasing a record eighth Race to Dubai title at the tournament.

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