Rory McIlroy's mentee Tom McKibbin ignores advice

Rory McIlroy provides update on PGA Tour merger with LIV Golf as talks continue
Rory McIlroy has been a leading figure in the ongoing negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, with the former world No.1 providing an update on the situation
Tom McKibbin ignores Rory McIlroy’s advice and joins Saudi-funded LIV Golf
Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland is the latest player to join Saudi-funded LIV Golf. In doing so, the 22-year-old has rejected the advice of mentor Rory McIlroy.
LIV Golf signs Rory McIlroy’s mentee, Tom McKibbin
LIV Golf announced it has signed Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin. McKibbin, 22, has been linked to the Saudi-backed league for months, and did not comment on the rumours when pressed earlier this month from Golf Digest Middle East at the DP World Tour’s Team Cup.
Rory McIlroy’s mentee ignores advice, signs with Jon Rahm’s LIV team
Jon Rahm has made a splash signing before his second LIV Golf season. 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,
Tom McKibbin ignores Rory McIlroy warning and completes LIV Golf switch
Tom McKibbin has forgone the advice of mentor and fellow countryman Rory McIlroy as he completed his move to LIV Golf. The Northern Irishman secured his PGA Tour card in December last year but has instead opted to sign a multi-year deal with the Saudi-backed circuit for a reported $5 million (£4 million) fee.
Jon Rahm lands new LIV Golf signing despite Rory McIlroy's advice
Tom McKibbin has joined LIV Golf's breakaway tour, turning down the opportunity to play on the PGA Tour after earning a card for the 2025 season despite Rory McIlroy's advice
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Rory McIlroy Damages Wedge At Dubai Desert Classic But Still Shoots His Round Of The Week
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Hillier leads at Dubai Desert Classic in bid for ‘life-changing’ win as McIlroy trails by 7 shots
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Rory McIlroy faces massive deficit in Dubai, can he come back and shock everyone again?
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Rory McIlroy shows true colours after "scrappy" Tour return at Dubai Desert Classic
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Rahm misses cut, McIlroy struggles and Ferguson gets lucky break to lead at Dubai Desert Classic
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Rory McIlroy Dubai Desert Classic prize money as Tyrrell Hatton wins big
The Dubai Desert Classic carried a huge prize fund of $9 million (€8,766,694) and 8,000 Race to Dubai points, with champ ...
Hero Dubai Desert Classic: Tyrrell Hatton wins from Daniel Hillier as Rory McIlroy charges to fourth
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Rory McIlroy prize money from Dubai Desert Classic
The Dubai Desert Classic carried a huge prize fund of $9 million (£7,396,452) and 8,000 Race to Dubai points, with champ ...
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Rory McIlroy 'still got a decent chance' at the Dubai Desert Classic, could repeat last year's big comeback
Rory McIlroy finished the second round of the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic in a tie for 33rd place with a score of 3 under.
Rory McIlroy discusses 'diminished' PGA Tour product ahead of 2025 debut at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Rory McIlroy makes his 2025 PGA Tour debut this week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. This comes on the heels of his TGL ...