Jon Rahm ’s social media post welcoming McKibbin to his Legion XIII team for the upcoming LIV campaign was simple and to the point. “It’s official. Welcome to Legion XIII, @tommckibbin!” came the post from the Spaniard, with an accompanying video which showed Rahm clenching both fists in acquiring his newest member.

There is another side that believes that the Northern Irish golfer made a good move, feeling that the PGA Tour will lose the status it has.

Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland has spurned the advice from mentor Rory McIlroy by giving up a PGA Tour card to join Saudi-backed LIV Golf. McKibbin, a 22-year-old who won his only European tour event in 2023,

Rumours of a potential move to LIV Golf surfaced around three weeks ago and were confirmed by Rory McIlroy at the recent Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

"Earns a PGA tour card via DP Tour and then moves to LIV… he’s prevented Jordan Smith getting his Card which could have changed his career."

Tom McKibbin learned to play golf at Holywood GC in Northern Ireland, the same golf club as Rory McIlroy; the 22-year-old gives up the PGA Tour card he won for 2025 season to join LIV Golf where he teams up with Jon Rahms Legion XIII;

After weeks of speculation, it is now confirmed that Tom McKibbin will become a new member of LIV Golf. The 22-year-old golfer had to choose between the Saudi-backed Tour or the PGA Tour. In the end,

Northern Ireland man Tom McKibbin seals his switch to LIV Golf in what will be a lucrative move for the 22-year-old.

Holywood golf club star Tom McKibbin has decided not to heed his mentor Rory McIlroy's advice - with Jon Rahm confirming that the 22-year-old Northern Irishman has joined his Legion XIII team for the upcoming LIV Golf season.