Injured McIlroy pull out of Abu Dhabi

Fresh from his second place finish at the SA Open, Rory McIlroy has been forced to withdraw from the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after tests revealed he has sustained a rib injury. McIlroy will now commence rehabilitation and will return to golf when he is fully recovered from the stress fracture. He said: “It’s bitterly disappointing to have to withdraw. I think everyone knows how much I love playing this tournament. To be forced to miss this week through injury is really quite annoying, but I am sure the tournament will be a huge success and I hope everyone involved has a great week..”