Rory McIlroy said he advised good friend and fellow countryman Tom McKibbin against bolting for LIV Golf because he didn’t believe the sacrifice, at this stage of his career, was worth it.

Rory McIlroy believes LIV Golf bound Tom McKibbin is “giving up a lot to not really benefit that much” including an imminent chance to reach the world’s Top-10 if he leaves the PGA Tour.

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.

Rory McIlroy has expressed disappointment over the imminent move to LIV Golf of Tom McKibbin, his fellow Northern Irishman and player he has mentored. “I don’t think it’s worth the sacrifice,” said McIlroy of the 22-year-old’s upcoming switch.

Tom McKibbin strongly linked with a move to Jon Rahms Legion XIII team in the LIV Golf League; Rory McIlroy has spoken to McKibbin about the possible switch; Watch both in action at the Hero Dubai Des

Tom McKibbin, who recently secured his PGA Tour card for the 2025 season, is playing coy over reports of a possible jump to LIV Golf.

Rory McIlroy has urged Tom McKibbin to “make a different choice” and turn down the chance to go to LIV Golf for what's believed to be in the region of $8million.

McKibbin looks poised to join the Legion XIII team of Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton in the Saudi-funded breakaway league

Rory McIlroy says he has advised Tom McKibbin against switching to LIV Golf, adding they have had "multiple conversations" on the subject.