Rory McIlroy has backing of golf rivals

Rory McIlroy Advised Countryman Not to Choose LIV Golf Over PGA Tour
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.
‘I wouldn’t make that decision’: Rory McIlroy has some heartfelt advice for protégé contemplating LIV Golf move
All the while, McIlroy will attempt to win a fifth career major after a 10-year drought filled with close calls. Recently, he has had second-place finishes at the past two U.S. Opens and one runner up at the 2022 Masters. There was also a heartbreaking third place behind winner Cam Smith at the 150th Open at St. Andrews.
Rory McIlroy advised Tom McKibbin against potential move to LIV: Not ‘worth the sacrifice’
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.
‘He’s giving up a lot’: Rory McIlroy tried to convince phenom not to join LIV Golf
Rory McIlroy revealed that he talked with phenom Tom McKibbin and advised him not to join LIV in his Dubai Desert Classic press conference.
Rory McIlroy details phone call with Tour ally over LIV Golf move after being left 'disappointed'
Tom McKibbin looks set to make the move to LIV Golf by joining Jon Rahm's Legion XIII team for 2025, and the Northern Irishman's countryman Rory McIlroy has had his say
Rory McIlroy reveals advice to Tom McKibbin over LIV Golf move: ‘It would be disappointing’
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 Thinks a Move to LIV Golf Would Be a Mistake for Tom McKibbin
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.
Rory McIlroy disagrees with Jon Rahm after opening up on PGA Tour’s 'fractured' LIV Golf rivalry
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm will go up against each other in Dubai this week, and the pair are in disagreement over the current state of men's professional golf amid the PGA Tour-LIV fallout
McIlroy advises McKibbin against joining LIV Golf, saying it's not worth the sacrifice
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 said 'it would be a little disappointing' if his protege signed with LIV Golf
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.
McIlroy advised McKibbin against LIV Golf switch
Rory McIlroy says he has advised Tom McKibbin against switching to LIV Golf, adding they have had "multiple conversations" on the subject.
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‘Rose-tinted glasses’: Rory McIlroy offers strong critique of Jon Rahm’s ‘golden era’ claim
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Rory McIlroy tamps down Jon Rahm's optimism about golf's 'golden era' amid existing fractures in game
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