Golf News : Massive sense of guilt- McIlroy on private jets & Carbon use

Rory McIlroy admitted on Tuesday that he is "no eco warrior", but he makes makes sure his sporting activities are carbon neutral by offsetting his international travel.

"Two years ago, after I won in China, I flew back home privately and it was just me on the plane and I just got this massive sense of guilt come over me just because this can't be good," McIlroy said after making the trip from his home in Florida to Dubai for the DP World Tour Championship.

"We ended up reaching out to the GEO Foundation who do a lot of great sustainability things in golf," the world number eight added. "I wouldn't self-profess to be an eco warrior, but I'm someone that doesn't want to damage the environment in any way."

"It's something that I have a conscience about and I take it seriously, especially when you see some of these weather events that are happening. And I live in a part of the world where hurricanes are very prevalent and they are just becoming more and more prevalent as the years go on. I think we can all play our part in some way or another."