Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin consulted the world No. 3, who advised him to accept the PGA Tour card but the 22-year-old appears to be going to the rival circuit.

Tiger Woods played in just five events across 2024 but remains the biggest name in golf. He was able to land more in PGA Tour bonuses than any of his rivals.

Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment at the prospect of fellow Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin joining LIV Golf and has warned him it is not worth the sacrifice.

Rory McIlroy's search for a fifth major title goes on, but the Northern Irishman still raked in over £3.5million on the PGA Tour in 2024

Rory McIlroy said he cautioned Tom McKibbin against joining LIV Golf because he did not believe that his protege was ready for all that it entails at this point of his young career.