Willett Almost Makes Race To Dubai Fun In A Controversial Way

The headlines all but had Danny Willett categorizing tournament-skipper and kickabouterer Rory McIlroy as some sort of subversive deserter.

But after a close reading of the Race to Dubai's second place-holder's comments, it appears Willett almost called out McIlroy for receiving special treatment to reach the finale.

From Ewan Murray's Guardian story:

Pressed on the fact other players, including Willett himself, have competed when not fully fit, the Englishman added: “That’s the thing. There’s a lot of guys who play through injuries week in, week out; guys with problems with their back, ankles, wrist. It’s the story of the game.

“If it had been anybody else in a different situation, they potentially might not have been given the same treatment. But it’s Rory and he’s going be the life force of this tour for the next 15 years. So have you got to look after him? Yes. I don’t think it was an incorrect decision at all.”