Tom McKibbin, McIlroy and LIV Golf

Tom McKibbin ignores Rory McIlroy's advice and joins Saudi-funded LIV Golf
Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland has spurned the advice from mentor Rory McIlroy by giving up a PGA Tour card to join Saudi-backed LIV Golf. McKibbin, a 22-year-old who won his only European tour event in 2023,
McIlroy shares details of phone conversation as McKibbin officially joins LIV Golf
After weeks of speculation, it is now confirmed that Tom McKibbin will become a new member of LIV Golf. The 22-year-old golfer had to choose between the Saudi-backed Tour or the PGA Tour. In the end, he chose the controversial Tour, wanting to build a career on the other side.
There are cautionary LIV Golf tales that Tom McKibbin should heed
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McKibbin confirms switch to LIV Golf
Northern Ireland man Tom McKibbin seals his switch to LIV Golf in what will be a lucrative move for the 22-year-old.
Tom McKibbin joins LIV Golf and Jon Rahm's Legion XIII: 'Next Rory McIlroy' snubs PGA Tour card earned for 2025
Tom McKibbin learned to play golf at Holywood GC in Northern Ireland, the same golf club as Rory McIlroy; the 22-year-old gives up the PGA Tour card he won for 2025 season to join LIV Golf where he teams up with Jon Rahms Legion XIII;
Tom McKibbin ignores Rory McIlroy warning and completes LIV Golf switch
Tom McKibbin has forgone the advice of mentor and fellow countryman Rory McIlroy as he completed his move to LIV Golf. The Northern Irishman secured his PGA Tour card in December last year but has instead opted to sign a multi-year deal with the Saudi-backed circuit for a reported $5 million (£4 million) fee.
Rory McIlroy doesn't like that Tom McKibbin's been linked to joining LIV
The two Northern Irish golfers have been close in the past, but a move to the rival tour could ruin that relationship.
Tom McKibbin ignores Rory McIlroy advice to officially join Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour
Holywood golf club star Tom McKibbin has decided not to heed his mentor Rory McIlroy's advice - with Jon Rahm confirming that the 22-year-old Northern Irishman has joined his Legion XIII team for the upcoming LIV Golf season.
Tom McKibbin officially teams with Jon Rahm as LIV Golf's 2025 rosters are set
McKibbin, 22, had earned his PGA Tour card for this year, but now he heads to LIV Golf, where he joins Jon Rahm's Legion XIII.
LIV Golf signs Rory McIlroy’s mentee, Tom McKibbin
LIV Golf announced it has signed Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin. McKibbin, 22, has been linked to the Saudi-backed league for months, and did not comment on the rumours when pressed earlier this month from Golf Digest Middle East at the DP World Tour’s Team Cup.
Rory McIlroy’s mentee ignores advice, signs with Jon Rahm’s LIV team
Jon Rahm has made a splash signing before his second LIV Golf season. Twenty-two-year-old Tom McKibbin, who is currently 21st in the European Ryder Cup rankings, will join Rahm’s Legion XIII and play alongside him,
McKibbin turns back on PGA Tour to join LIV Golf
Rumours of a potential move to LIV Golf surfaced around three weeks ago and were confirmed by Rory McIlroy at the recent Hero ...
Jon Rahm's Legion XIII officially signs Tom McKibbin, LIV Golf rosters set for 2025 season
The rosters for the 2025 LIV Golf League season are officially set after the final spot was announced Wednesday.
Tom McKibbin joins Jon Rahm's Legion XIII
Tom McKibbin became the newest member of Legion XIII on Wednesday. Captain Jon Rahm announced the selection over social media ...