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.

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.

Tom McKibbin strongly linked with a move to Jon Rahms Legion XIII team in the LIV Golf League; Rory McIlroy has spoken to McKibbin about the possible switch; Watch both in action at the Hero Dubai Des

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 revealed that he has warned fellow Holywood golfer, Tom Mckibbin off his reported move to rival LIV Golf league.

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 admits he “would make a different choice” than the one fellow Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin is set to ahead of his rumoured switch to LIV Golf.

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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.