Tom McKibbin has made an impressive start to life on the LIV Golf League and Jon Rahm has opened up on how the youngster's move to Legion XIII came about

Tom McKibbin became LIV Golf's key signing over the offseason, and his LIV Golf captain Jon Rahm has opened up on how they signed the 22-year-old Northern Irishman

The young Northern Irishman was advised by his compatriot to turn down an offer from the breakaway Saudi-backed series

Tom McKibbin opted to lose out on a PGA Tour card to join the LIV Golf setup, and the Northern Irishman impressed on his debut with the breakaway league on Thursday

The Holywood man was asked about compatriot Rory McIlroy’s comments in Dubai about his move, how he would be potentially sacrificing playing in the Ryder Cup and Majors, which he said was “definitely in his mind”. “But to me, I wasn’t in any of those anyway,” McKibbin said.

TOM McKIBBIN has defended his decision to join LIV Golf following Rory McIlroy’s warning that he would be “sacrificing” a place at the Ryder Cup. The 22-year-old has penned a

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.

Tom McKibbin marked his LIV golf debut with a opening round 65 in Riyadh, three shots off first-round leader Adrian Meronk.

Tom McKibbin has spoken out on his decision to leave the PGA Tour and sign with LIV Golf, having given up his card to play in the breakaway league later this week