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

World No. 4 golfer Matt Fitzpatrick has expressed serious reservations about defending his DP World Tour Championship title in Dubai, citing discomfort over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Englishman stated he is 'not comfortable playing in the Middle East' and criticised the DP World Tour for being 'very vague' about plans to retain or relocate its end-of-season events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Fitzpatrick believes moving the tournaments would be a 'no-brainer' but doubts the tour's hierarchy will prioritise his concerns.