# Kisner calls McIlroy's India tour 'money grab'

> Kevin Kisner accuses Rory McIlroy of seeking $10 million for India tour instead of growing golf.
- Title: Kisner calls McIlroy's India tour 'money grab' · Golf
- Summary: Kevin Kisner accuses Rory McIlroy of seeking $10 million for India tour instead of growing golf. Kevin Kisner claims Rory McIlroy is prioritizing $10 million…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/kevin-kisner-rory-mcilroy-india
- Published: 2026-10-17T12:23:35+00:00
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- Topics: kevin kisner, rory mcilroy, dp world india championship, bloomberg new economy forum, appearance fee, golf, sports
## Kisner criticizes McIlroy's India motivation
Kevin Kisner says Rory McIlroy is seeking $10 million for India tour instead of growing golf.

> That is such a dog sh!t comment, but I guess for the right price, we could all say that comment (about growing the game)
## McIlroy's India participation explained
McIlroy discussed expanding golf in India at Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi.

> He hoped his participation could help grow the game by increasing access and encouraging more people to take up golf
## Kisner questions McIlroy's driving ability
Kisner says McIlroy can't hit his driver this week at India tournament.

> Rory’s not even hitting a driver this week. You think he wants to go play a tournament where he can’t use his number one weapon?
## Kisner on event logistics
Kisner claims eight billion people in India make event possible without golf course.

> I know there’s a pile of guys that got paid for that event. How else would you get that event in India with eight billion people in the middle of the city?
## Riggs echoes skepticism
Riggs says McIlroy's India tour is not altruistic but a paid appearance.

> I understand it. But it is funny when it gets painted as like this altruistic move to grow the game in another part of the world
## McIlroy's LIV Golf comments
McIlroy criticized LIV Golf for enriching tour pros instead of growing game.

> enriching tour pros who were already making a lot of money
## Tournament promotional duties
Players like Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood did promotional events for India tournament.

> Diwali with the Stars dinner on friday
## Kisner's final comment
Kisner says McIlroy's India participation is odd without criticism.

> It’s just very odd to me
## Key takeaway

Kevin Kisner claims Rory McIlroy is prioritizing $10 million earnings over global golf growth in India.