Rory McIlroy has defended his decision to appear at an event in New Delhi after Kevin Kisner publicly mocked the trip. Kisner, a fellow tour professional, dismissed the India visit with a crude 'dogsh*t' jibe that spread quickly. The world number two answered with the phrase 'two things can be true at the same time' as he laid out his reasons for going. He justified the appearance on its own terms, making clear he saw no contradiction in making the trip. McIlroy's name gives the New Delhi tournament a draw that few events in the region can promise. Kisner's dig reflects the scepticism some players still voice about golf's push into new markets. The back-and-forth has handed the week an argument to go with the golf itself. Banter or bad manners, the quip has clearly not shaken McIlroy's conviction that the trip was worth it.