In the lead-up to the DP World India Championship, McIlroy appeared at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi and, among the many topics he touched on, explained that he hoped his decision to play in the event would help promote and grow the game in India.While his comments were as generic as they come, Kisner didn't buy them and called the six-time major winner out directly.Kisner claimed the only reason McIlroy was playing in India was to collect a hefty appearance fee.Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts following a missed put on the 16th green on day four of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club on September 20, 2026 in Virginia Water, England.
(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)RORY MCILROY ADMITS HE'S NOT INTERESTED IN PLAYING MOST PGA TOUR EVENTS MOVING FORWARD"That is such a dog sh-t comment, but I guess for the right price, we could all say that comment," Kisner said on the Fore Play podcast."He doesn’t want to globally expand in India; he wants to get his 10 million bucks and go play in India.""They always seem to say the right things while they’re over there," Kisner later continued.
"As part of your appearance fee, here’s your script for altruism, and you need to mention these four lines in whatever interview you do throughout the week.Which is totally fine, I’d do it too, and all of us on this podcast would.
I just find it hilarious when you can pop up and play an event where Rory McIlroy can’t hit his driver, and all those guys show up, and nobody’s like, ‘alright, this is stupid’, whenever they can go play the sickest course in the world, and none of them show up.It’s just very odd to me."Kevin Kisner of the United States looks on while playing the sixth hole during the second round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 18, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)THE CRAIG CA...