# Rory McIlroy dismisses Kisner's cash-grab claim

> Rory McIlroy calls out Kevin Kisner's money-focused criticism of his India golf tournament participation.
- Title: Rory McIlroy dismisses Kisner's cash-grab claim · Golf
- Summary: Rory McIlroy calls out Kevin Kisner's money-focused criticism of his India golf tournament participation. Rory McIlroy says he can grow golf in India while…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/rory-mcilroy-kevin-kisner-criticism-dp-world-tour-new-delhi
- Published: 2026-10-18T14:01:53+00:00
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## Rory McIlroy's response
Rory McIlroy says he can grow golf in India while earning money for playing in the DP World India Championship.

> How would he know that?
## Kevin Kisner's criticism
Kevin Kisner called Rory McIlroy's comments about growing golf in India 'dog s, t' and said he only plays for money.

> How else would you get that event in india with eight billion people in the middle of the city?
## McIlroy's justification
Rory McIlroy argues financial incentives and genuine interest in growing golf can coexist in India.

> Two things can be true at the same time
## Tournament result
Rory McIlroy finished T42 in New Delhi, 17 shots behind winner Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra.
## Key takeaway

Rory McIlroy says he can grow golf in India while earning money for playing in the DP World India Championship.