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

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 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.

Rory McIlroy has revealed he told Tom McKibbin that a LIV move may not be worth it during phone conversations about the deal.

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.

Tom McKibbin is one of the main names on the golf scene, ever since he started to be associated with LIV Golf and going on the controversial Tour. The young golfer, born in Northern Ireland, is one of the greatest potentials, and many consider his idol to be fellow countryman Rory McIlroy.

English tour pro Eddie Pepperell has suggested Jordan Smith was being diplomatic when asked about the implications of Tom McKibbin's reported switch to LIV Golf.