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.

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 ten PGA Tour cards out of the DP World Tour last year,

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 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 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 has expressed disappointment over the imminent move to LIV Golf of Tom McKibbin, his fellow Northern Irishman and player he has mentored. “I don’t think it’s worth the sacrifice,” said McIlroy of the 22-year-old’s upcoming switch.

Rory McIlroy has broken his silence on the rumours linking Tom McKibbin to LIV Golf, expressing disappointment at the potential move but insisting that he won't stand in his compatriot's way.

Rory McIlroy has revealed he told Tom McKibbin that a LIV move may not be worth it during phone conversations about the deal.

Rory McIlroy has opened up on his talks with Tom McKibbin as he voiced his 'disappointment' over his fellow Northern Ireland man's imminent move to LIV Golf. McIlroy, who has mentored McKibbin during his early career, is set to link up with Jon Rahm's Legion XIII roster for the 2025 LIV season.