Saudi golf event postponed after airport attack as Rory McIlroy in limbo
The Asian Tour has postponed its season-ending PIF Saudi International owing to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. A nearby airport was struck in an attack a matter of days ago, and tournament organisers have now confirmed that the PIF Saudi International has been put on hold as a direct result of the continuing unrest in the region.
TL;DR
- The PIF Saudi International, scheduled for November 18-21, has been postponed indefinitely due to regional conflict.
- An attack on King Khalid International Airport near Riyadh prompted the decision.
- Concerns have arisen for upcoming DP World Tour events in the UAE, with players voicing reservations about travel.
- Matt Fitzpatrick expressed discomfort about traveling, citing family and news reports.
- Rory McIlroy is confident in the DP World Tour's safety measures and plans to compete in Abu Dhabi.
- McIlroy expressed his enjoyment of the Middle East and upcoming Abu Dhabi Championship.
- There has been previous speculation that the Saudi tournament could move to Spain.