McIlroy advises McKibbin against joining LIV Golf, saying it's not worth the sacrifice

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods stand on the green as they watch New York Golf Club and The Bay Golf Club warmup for the inaugural match of the TMRW Golf League, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. TGL features six teams of four players competing against each other in a tech-infused arena the size of a football field.

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods stand on the green as they watch New York Golf Club and The Bay Golf Club warmup for the inaugural match of the TMRW Golf League, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. TGL features six teams of four players competing against each other in a tech-infused arena the size of a football field. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)


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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — 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. McIlroy has confirmed the 22-year-old McKibbin, his protégé, has received an offer from the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit and was mulling over whether to make the move. McKibbin earned a card on the PGA Tour for the first time just a few weeks ago. McIlroy says he has spoken "multiple times" with McKibbin about the possible switch and has advised him against it.

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