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Rory McIlroy defends “dogs**t” comment in bizarre row
Former tour pro Kevin Kisner claimed on a podcast that McIlroy was paid a reported ten million dollars to play in New Delhi; McIlroy asked how he'd know.
On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on The Weekend ShiftPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by bunkered.co.uk: “Rory McIlroy defends “dogs**t” comment in bizarre row”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4:40 PM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Rory McIlroy.
- BBN covered this story before: Rory McIlroy fires back at Kevin Kisner over India appearance fee… (October 18).
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- bunkered.co.ukRory McIlroy defends “dogs**t” comment in bizarre row
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGolfer Kevin Kisner says Rory McIlroy is in New Delhi for a reported ten million dollars, and that Rory isn't even hitting a driver this week.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd McIlroy answered with a question: "How would he know that?"
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorKisner is a former tour pro who's now a broadcaster, Chip, and this row is in India.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSpiritually Florida. Golf, a lot of money, and a man who left his big club at home.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNew Delhi is a long way from Florida, and it has its own golf.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTen million dollars to leave the driver in the bag. That's the most expensive thing anyone has ever left in there.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'm calling it a premium short-game experience. Florida Man Rating?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFour alligators. Brock, what's the forecast for a driver?
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The story so far
- Jaylen Brown doubts Team USA, Nantz on Romo, McIlroy on LIV · Yahoo Sports
- Rory McIlroy fires back at Kevin Kisner over India appearance fee… · Fox News
- Rory McIlroy defends “dogs**t” comment in bizarre row (this story)
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