Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland has opened advice from Mentor Rory Mcilroy by donating a PGA tour card to join the Saudi-Backed Golf League.
McKibbin, 22-year-old won his only European travel event in 2023, signed with Jon Rahm and his 13 team. Liv Golf starts its period next week in Saudi Arabia.
Rahm confirmed signing on Instagram Post.
Mckibbin, who grew in the same course with Mcilroy, was a 10-and last player in the DP World Tour Points to find a PGA tour card this year.
Mcilroy, speaking at the beginning of this month Dubai Desert Classic, said he told Mckibbin: “If I were in your shoes, I could make a different decision. ‘
“Work hard to get your tourist card, to achieve that goal last year was a great success. , what I think I was before, I won’t take that decision. “
McKibbin, number 106 At the global level, joined a group that puts Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton and Caleb Surratt.
Play Britain and Ireland at the beginning of the year of Team Cup, illegal matches for potential players of a cup of Europe. Mckibbin is always a member of the European Tour, but you will have a few opportunities to score. You only qualify for Britain open this year.
