Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin consulted the world No. 3, who advised him to accept the PGA Tour card but the 22-year-old appears to be going to the rival circuit.

Rory McIlroy was asked about his reaction to Tom McKibbin's alleged decision to sign with LIV Golf, and his answer was nearly 3 minutes long.

Tom McKibbin has a PGA Tour card, but seems ready to toss it aside for a chance to play for LIV. Currently, the golfer most talked about from Holywood Golf Club is not Rory McIlroy but young Tom McKibbin.

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"I see what it’s like to win on the PGA Tour and how your life changes. How you get major access and ranking points. On LIV, nothing changes."

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

Rory McIlroy has urged his protégé to ditch his impending move to LIV Golf, warning Tom McKibbin that the $5 million (£4 million) fee is not worth the sacrifice.