Tom McKibbin made a strong start to his LIV Golf career as his Legion XIII team won the team competition at the season-opening LIV Invitational in Saudi Arabia
Tom McKibbin made a winning start to his LIV Golf career, aiding his Legion XIII team to a comfortable victory in the team competition at Riyadh Golf Club on Saturday. Adrian Meronk bagged the £3.2 million top prize, finishing two shots ahead of Jon Rahm, Sebastian Munoz, and Lucas Herbert.
McKibbin's stellar debut netted him £332,500, with his earnings further bolstered by an additional £604,000 due to Legion XIII's commanding victory in the team competition. Alongside teammates Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, and Caleb Surratt, he delivered a strong performance in Saudi Arabia to kickstart the season.
He will undoubtedly be pleased with a top-15 finish to commence his debut season on the Saudi-backed tour ahead of next week's tournament in Adelaide, Australia. Meronk entered the final round with a two-shot lead over Sebastian Munoz of Torque, and early birdies seemed to solidify his grip on the tournament. However, consecutive bogeys on the 10th and 11th holes reinvigorated the field's hopes.
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