Tom McKibbin is a young golfer who has attracted a lot of attention in the last few months. Despite winning a PGA Tour card, the young Northern Irishman decided to join LIV Golf, even though his compatriot Rory McIlroy trying to convince him otherwise.

Tom McKibbin surprised the golf public with his debut at LIV Golf, with seven under 65. The Northern Irishman currently shares third place, while the leader in Riyadh this time is Adrian Meronk.

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin got off to a fast start in his LIV Golf debut on Thursday as he eyes up a carer best payday. McKibbin was rewarded with a DP World Tour and PGA Tour card at the end of 2024 but made the shock swift to LIV Golf just in time for the new season.

Namely, Tom finished the first day with 65 shots, three shots behind the leader, Adrian Meronk. The Northern Irish golfer is in third place together with Lee Westwood.

Tom McKibbin's move to LIV Golf was confirmed at the end of last month, and the Legion XIII star has finally had his say ahead of his debut on the circuit in Riyadh

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

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 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

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin has dismissed concerns about missing major tournaments after joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit. The 22-year-old golfer will make his LIV debut in Riyadh on Thursday.