McKibbin, Rory McIlroy and LIV Golf

McIlroy advises McKibbin against joining LIV Golf, saying it's not worth the sacrifice
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 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.
Rory McIlroy advised Tom McKibbin against potential move to LIV: Not ‘worth the sacrifice’
Rory McIlroy said he advised good friend and fellow countryman Tom McKibbin against bolting for LIV Golf because he didn’t believe the sacrifice, at this stage of his career, was worth it.
Rory McIlroy paid 10x more than Tom McKibbin's LIV Golf offer despite comments
McIlroy has been an outspoken critic of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League ever since the breakaway tour was introduced in 2022. The Irishman has also acted as a mentor to golf prodigy McKibbin, who comes from the same village as McIlroy in Belfast.
Rory McIlroy urges rising European star Tom McKibbin to avoid LIV Golf: ‘Make a different choice’
The ongoing rift in the golf world has created plenty of wild narratives, and another appeared to be developing this week when PGA Tour loyalist Rory McIlroy publicly advised friend and fellow
Tom McKibbin stays silent on LIV Golf rumors: Is the move already decided?
I’m not gonna make any comments this week out of respect for Justin [Rose] and Luke [Donald] and this tournament, said McKibbin.
Rory McIlroy Thinks a Move to LIV Golf Would Be a Mistake for Tom McKibbin
Currently, the golfer most talked about from Holywood Golf Club is not Rory McIlroy but young Tom McKibbin. At 22, McKibbin is on a solid career track, earning one of the 10 PGA Tour cards out of the DP World Tour last year, but intrigue abounds around the young Ulsterman’s future.
Tom McKibbin coy about reports linking him with move to LIV Golf
Tom McKibbin, who recently secured his PGA Tour card for the 2025 season, is playing coy over reports of a possible jump to LIV Golf.
Rory McIlroy urges protege Tom McKibbin to scrap LIV Golf move: ‘It would be disappointing’
Rory McIlroy has urged his protégé to ditch his impending move to LIV Golf, warning Tom McKibbin that the $5 million (£4 million) fee is not worth the sacrifice.
Rory McIlroy reveals advice to Tom McKibbin over LIV Golf move: ‘It would be disappointing’
Rory McIlroy believes LIV Golf bound Tom McKibbin is “giving up a lot to not really benefit that much” including an imminent chance to reach the world’s Top-10 if he leaves the PGA Tour.
Rory McIlroy advises Tom McKibbin against LIV Golf switch and warns of risks for majors and Ryder Cup
Tom McKibbin strongly linked with a move to Jon Rahms Legion XIII team in the LIV Golf League; Rory McIlroy has spoken to McKibbin about the possible switch; Watch both in action at the Hero Dubai Des
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Rory McIlroy Advised Countryman Not to Choose LIV Golf Over PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy, left, advised Tom McKibbin to accept the PGA Tour card he earned via strong play on the DP World Tour. / Jack Gruber-Imagn Images Although LIV Golf has yet to make it official ...
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Tom McKibbin’s future: Jon Rahm says LIV is “just as competitive as any other tour"
During the press conference, the 30-year-old answered the reporter's questions about whether LIV is a good environment for a ...
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Jon Rahm breaks silence on latest LIV Golf signing as Rory McIlroy ally set for switch
DP World Tour star Tom McKibbin has been heavily linked with a move to the LIV Golf setup and Jon Rahm's team, and the pair ...