The Holywood native turned down a PGA Tour card to join join Jon Rahm's Legion XIII team at LIV Golf in a deal reportedly worth £4 million
Tom McKibbin has admitted that major championships and the Ryder Cup were not playing heavy on his mind when he decided to join LIV Golf.
Prior to signing with LIV, McKibbin consulted with fellow Holywood Golf Club member McIlroy, who tried to convince the rising star to join him on the PGA Tour. “It was in my mind but I wasn’t in any of those anyway," McKibbin said. "The opportunity to play with guys out here more consistently was a huge factor, but I am not in the majors anyway at the minute so that didn’t bother me.”
"I learned a lot getting to spend time around those guys, and I think it is something that will help my game moving forward.”
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