Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy has said that countless hours spent with lawyers this year have been a distraction as he heads into this week's World Tour Championships in Dubai.
According to the BBC, McIlroy is still seeking his first win of 2013.
Last month, McIlroy began legal action in the Republic of Ireland against the Dublin-based Horizon Sports in a dispute over management fees although the company has indicated that it is set to counter claim, the report said.
Speaking in Dubai on Tuesday, McIlroy made clear his frustration at the amount of time he has had to devote to his management issues this year, the report added.
He said that it is something that he doesn't think a professional athlete or any person should really have to go through.
The golfer also said that he will go into this week's Dubai event in a good frame of mind after some improved recent form, including his share of sixth place at the WGC Champions tournament in Shanghai two weeks ago, according to the report.
