Professional Golfer Says He Received Abuse For Playing The Trump International Golf Course In Dubai
The Trump International Golf Course officially opened in Dubai last week, however, some have been playing the course for the past few weeks. British Golfer and regular Ryder Cup team member, Ian Poulter, was one of those to play the new course. He tweeted to say that he received abuse for doing so. The controversy has started as a result of a tweet by Rory McLroy giving an explanation for accepting a round of Golf in the US with President Trump.
McIlroy accepted an invite to play golf with the President as it’s just a game of golf
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) February 24, 2017
“To be called a fascist and a bigot by some people just because I spend time in someone’s company is just ridiculous”
Rory McIlroy
Ian Poulter gave McIlroy his support and admitted to receiving abuse for playing the Trump International course in Dubai
Rory, very well said. I played at Trumps new course in Dubai a couple of weeks ago and received abuse. It’s a game of golf. See you soon ???????? https://t.co/CXZrO9WRR1
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) February 24, 2017