Rory McIlroy Says Court Case Is A “Nasty Process,” Wants To Get Back To Golf Quickly

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy is hoping for a swift court case resolution with his former management company Horizon Sports and get back to golf quickly. McIlroy is currently in the middle of a legal battle that might cost him millions but he insists that he will focus on playing at the Dubai Desert Classic instead.

The 25-year-old golfer took action against his former management company, claiming that he is entitled to disclaim an agreement with Horizon Sports on grounds that it was improvident. On the other hand, Horizon Sports denied his allegations and filed counter-claim for damages.

"I want to put in a good performance this week, try to win and then turn my attention to the court case - hopefully it won't take too long and we can get it over and done with," McIlroy said. "It's not something you want hanging over your head and it's not something I'd want anyone to go through, it's not a nice process.”

According to the Irishman, it is a shame that the issue has gone far and that the two sides see things differently. He believes that the only way to sort out the issue is to have a judge intervene in the matter.

McIlroy, who is focused on the upcoming action at the Dubai Desert Classic, revealed that he will be disappointed if he doesn’t win the tournament. He claimed that he is comfortable on Dubai’s golf course and he has good memories there.

The Irishman was a runner-up in the World Tour Championship in November, the Abu Dhabi Championship early this year and the Alfred Dunhill Championship in December. To finish as a winner, the World No. 1 needs to defeat World No. 2 Henrik Henson, World No. 5 Sergio Garcia, World No. 12 Martin Kaymer and two-time defending champion Stephen Gallacher.

Next week, Rory McIlroy is set to face Horizon Sports in a Dublin court but he claimed that he is not trying to think of the legal issues until after the Dubai Desert Classic tournament. Golf and practice are more important to him than what’s going to happen in the court next week, McIlroy said.

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