Tom McKibbin breaks silence on joining LIV Golf

Tom McKibbin breaks silence on snubbing Rory McIlroy advice for LIV Golf switch
Tom McKibbin has made his debut on the LIV Golf circuit in Saudi Arabia after turning down the chance to play a full season on the PGA Tour after securing his card
Jon Rahm gets his wish after LIV Golf sign the 'next Rory McIlroy'
Rahm's wish for a Callaway star in Legion XIII has now come true as McKibbin, often touted as 'the next Rory McIlroy ', confirmed his switch to LIV. The 22-year-old Northern Irishman earned his PGA Tour card thanks to his stellar performances on the DP World Tour in 2024.
Rory McIlroy’s mentee Tom McKibbin ignores advice, signs with Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf team
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, Tyrrell Hatton, and Caleb Surratt. McKibbin hails from Northern Ireland and grew up playing at Holywood Golf Club, the same course Rory McIlroy played as a youth.
Jon Rahm’s swoop for PGA Tour’s ‘next Rory McIlroy’ grants him his LIV Golf wish
Jon Rahm was left in need of a new Legion XIII player after Kieran Vincent was relegated from the LIV Golf league in 2024 - keen on recruiting a Callaway staff star as a replacement
Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf master plan falls into place thanks to ‘next Rory McIlroy’
Jon Rahm was insistent on signing a Callaway staff player after losing Kieran Vincent to relegation in 2024...and he has now got his wish.
Rory McIlroy Feels 'Fortunate' That LIV Wasn't Around When He Turned Pro
If the LIV Golf League were around when Rory McIlroy entered the professional game in 2007, he might have forgone the traditional DP World Tour and PGA Tour route for the upstart league.
Tom McKibbin explains why he ignored Rory McIlroy advice to join LIV Golf
The young Northern Irishman was advised by his compatriot to turn down an offer from the breakaway Saudi-backed series
Rory McIlroy prediction will be music to Jon Rahm's ears as PGA Tour star quits to join LIV Golf
Jon Rahm completed his LIV Golf roster for the 2025 season on Wednesday, bringing in youngster Tom McKibbin, a player four-time major champion Rory McIlroy knows well
Rory McIlroy's protege said comments about joining LIV Golf 'didn't bother me too much'
Rory McIlroy's protege said he doesn't mind missing majors since he gets to play with players on the LIV Golf League this season.
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 breaks silence on quitting PGA Tour for LIV Golf after Rory McIlroy chat
Tom McKibbin has spoken out on his decision to leave the PGA Tour and sign with LIV Golf, having given up his card to play in the breakaway league later this week
Jon Rahm Poaches Rising Star To His LIV Golf Team After The Northern Irishman Ignored Rory McIlroy’s Advice
LIV Golf star Jon Rahm announced a major signing to his Legion XIII team on Wednesday with the acquisition of 22-year-old Tom McKibbin of Northern ...
Jon Rahm Pleased with Adding McKibbin to Team
Starting their second LIV Golf season, Legion XIII, captained by Jon Rahm, is excited about the changes to their roster in ...