Rory McIlroy gives his two cents

There have been quite a few reports in the last few days stating that Tom McKibbin might move to Saudi Arabia for $5 million plus a further annual guarantee. And having known McKibbin for nearly 12 years, McIlroy seems disappointed as he has previously stated, “I don’t think it’s worth the sacrifice.” There is still no official confirmation regarding Tom McKibbin’s switch yet. And hence, Rory McIlroy had a lot to say when he was questioned about it.

Giving a background about the relationship between the two, the sports news outlet Flushing It discussed the relationship between McIlroy and McKibbin. They further added Rory McIlroy‘s comments from the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic venue. He said, “As soon as he got the offer, he rang me. I just landed in New Zealand. We had a really good conversation,” suggesting that McKibbin asked for guidance from McIlroy. The Irish golfer also stated how he had already had a conversation with the 22-year-old about his future plans. “I think he’s got a ton of potential,” said McIlroy about what he sees in McKibbin.

The 4x major winner shared a bit from his conversation with Tom McKibbin. It went like, “If I were in your shoes, I would make a different choice than the one you’re thinking of making. I think working so hard to get your Tour card in the States was a big achievement,” commending McKibbin for his efforts. McIlroy told McKibbin that he may be giving up a spot in the majors and the Ryder Cup team if he doesn’t perform well in Europe. That’s when he stated, “I don’t think anything is official yet,” hinting that he would have known had McKibbin already taken that decision.

Opening the door to TGL

Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy’s TGL has been a major hit among fans. However, there have still been a few hits and misses when it comes to some aspects of the league. TGL has been driven through various controversies, from having seat fillers to turning it into a game show. One of the issues that caught a lot of attention recently is the inclusion of less talented golfers. The Jupiter Links GC vs. Los Angeles GC round saw a lot of exciting action. However, the highlight of the match was Kevin Kisner’s ridiculous bunker shot that made the crowd erupt in laughter. All jokes aside, the pro golfer received a lot of criticism with many saying that he “almost 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed someone”.