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.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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.

In the 60 days since Rory McIlroy’s most recent competitive round—ironically down the road from the Emirates Golf Club at the DP World Tour’s 2024 finale—he tried to have a break. “I've been working on having fun,

Rory McIlroy has urged Tom McKibbin to “make a different choice” and turn down the chance to go to LIV Golf for what's believed to be in the region of $8million.

Rory McIlroy was asked about his reaction to Tom McKibbin's alleged decision to sign with LIV Golf, and his answer was nearly 3 minutes long.

Rory McIlroy says he has advised Tom McKibbin against switching to LIV Golf, adding they have had "multiple conversations" on the subject.

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 has revealed he advised fellow Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin against joining LIV Golf, despite the 22-year-old being linked with a reported £4m move to Jon Rahm's Legion XIII team. The four-time major champion disclosed details of multiple conversations with McKibbin throughout December,