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Matt Fitzpatrick casts doubt on Dubai title defence over fears about conflict

World No 4 may snub World Tour Championship ‘I’m not comfortable playing in the Middle East’ Matt Fitzpatrick, the world No 4, has admitted to reservations over appearing at the DP World Tour’s end‑of‑season events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai because of the conflict in the Middle East. The Englishman, who is due to defend t

16 September 2026Live

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Guardian Sport. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/16/matt-fitzpatrick-doubt-dubai-title-defence-middle-east-conflict-golf

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