Rory McIlroy reveals advice to Tom McKibbin over LIV Golf move
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy 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. The Northern Irishman’s rumoured £4m move to Jon Rahm’s team comes as a major surprise given his close connection to McIlroy and the fact he had just secured his first PGA Tour card. McIlroy was one of the first to congratulate McKibbin after he secured his US playing rights here in Dubai only two months ago, however the 22-year-old appears likely to forsake a chance to play on the PGA Tour this year in favour of LIV. “But at the same time, I feel like he’s giving up a lot to not really benefit that much.” He continued: “He has to make his own decision, and when he does, whatever way that goes, I’m always going to be a fan of his.