Rory Mcllroy advised his 22-year-old countryman, Tom McKibbin, to resist the lure of LIV Golf. Here's why McKibbin joined LIV anyway. The post Rory McIlroy’s LIV warning? Here’s why this young pro ignored it appeared first on Golf.

Talor Gooch has been one of the most vocal stars since joining LIV Golf in 2022, not being afraid to clash with those on the PGA Tour.

If the LIV Golf League were around when Rory McIlroy entered the professional game in 2007, he might have forgone the traditional DP World Tour and PGA Tour route for the upstart league.

Rory McIlroy's protege said he doesn't mind missing majors since he gets to play with players on the LIV Golf League this season.

Tom McKibbin, a young Northern Irishman became part of LIV Golf a few weeks ago. Although he consulted with McIlroy, he decided to become part of the Saudi backed Tour. Rory McIlroy tried to advise him, give him useful information and try to convince him otherwise. Still, McKibbin had no qualms; LIV Golf is the right place for me!

Talor Gooch has spent two seasons on LIV Golf after leaving the PGA Tour in 2022 - and the Oklahoma native has not shied away from making his feelings known

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

Having impressed during a triumphant showing in his first PGA Tour start of the calendar as he emerged as the winner at Pebble Beach, Rory McIlroy has issued a signal of intent to his rivals

Talor Gooch has out-earned the likes of Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm on the breakaway LIV Golf league and has been highly critical of those who have remained within the PGA

Tom McKibbin made his LIV Golf debut in the opening round of the Saudi International on Thursday, and the Northern Irishman made a fast start to life in the breakaway league