Rory McIlroy Voices Concerns Over Tom McKibbin's Potential Move to LIV Golf

The 22-year-old golfer from Northern Ireland, mentored by McIlroy, is reportedly weighing a lucrative offer to join the Saudi-backed league.

Tom McKibbin, a 22-year-old golfer and longtime protégé of Rory McIlroy, is rumored to be considering a $5 million offer to join LIV Golf, though no official decision has been announced.
McIlroy has expressed disappointment over McKibbin's potential move, advising him that the financial benefits may not outweigh the sacrifices, such as losing access to majors and Ryder Cup eligibility.
McKibbin, who has shown promise on the PGA and DP World Tours, earned dual PGA Tour playing rights and reached the world’s top 100 with strong performances in 2023 and 2024.
The two golfers share a 12-year friendship, with McIlroy mentoring McKibbin since his junior years at Holywood Golf Club in Northern Ireland.
McIlroy suggested that including McKibbin in the PGA Tour-affiliated TGL league might have provided him with greater opportunities and confidence to stay within the traditional golf ecosystem.