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.

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 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.

In the 60 days since Rory McIlroy’s most recent competitive round—ironically down the road from the Emirates Golf Club at the DP World Tour’s 2024 finale—he tried to have a break. “I've been working on having fun,

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 broken his silence on the rumours linking Tom McKibbin to LIV Golf, expressing disappointment at the potential move but insisting that he won't stand in his compatriot's way.

Rory McIlroy revealed that he has warned fellow Holywood golfer, Tom Mckibbin off his reported move to rival LIV Golf league.

Rory McIlroy has opened up on his talks with Tom McKibbin as he voiced his 'disappointment' over his fellow Northern Ireland man's imminent move to LIV Golf. McIlroy, who has mentored McKibbin during his early career, is set to link up with Jon Rahm's Legion XIII roster for the 2025 LIV season.

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.