Rory McIlroy rejects $2.5 million offer to play golf in Saudi Arabia

Rory McIlroy, a professional golfer from rrn Ireland has turned down offer to play in Saudi Arabia next year. decision came amidst international outcry of major sports events being organised in country. McIlroy was reportedly offered a whopping amount of $2.5 million to play in Saudi Arabia.

A million-dollar offer turned down

After McIlroy rejected offer to play in Saudi Arabia, organisers went to five-time major champion Phil Mickelson, who agreed to visit country for a similar fee that was offered to McIlroy. A close aide of world . 2 McIlroy has said that it doesn't matter what y (Saudi organisers) h offered, Rory was going to deny offer anyway. 

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outcry took a flight after European Tour ded Saudi International to its schedule despite facing criticism. outcry was in response to killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was living in United States at time. Jamal Khashoggi was reportedly killed by a death squ inside Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. Jamal Khashoggi was a staunch critic of Saudi government and its oppressive policies. 

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McIlroy has played in countries like China and United Arab Emirates but he feels that a trip to Saudi Arabia will be an excursion too far. McIlroy decided to t go to oil-rich nation because of political reasons. American golfer Tiger Woods has said that he was offered $3.5 million to appear in Saudi Arabia but he rejected offer. 

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Woods, however, has defended Phil Mickelson and or top players who have decided to play in second edition of Saudi International. Mickelson has defended his decision to go to country of Mecca-Medina and is reportedly excited to play in nation he has never visited before. Michelson is excited to experience Saudi Arabia for first time.  

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