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.
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.
‘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 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 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.
‘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 disagrees with Jon Rahm stance ahead of reunion with LIV Golf rebel
Rory McIlroy has responded to Jon Rahm's comments that men's professional golf is currently in a 'golden era', but the two stars have differing views on the topic
Rory McIlroy gave brutally honest advice to Northern Irish ally after LIV Golf offer
Jon Rahm is set to captain LIV Golf for the 2025 campaign, with Tom McKibbin among the first new signings for the breakaway league after being offered the chance to join from the DP World Tour
Rory McIlroy tamps down Jon Rahm's optimism about golf's 'golden era' amid existing fractures in game
McIlroy and Rahm will both tee it up this week at the Dubai Desert Classic where McIlroy serves as the two-time reigning ...
Rory McIlroy Pushes Back on Jon Rahm's ‘Golden Era for Golf’ Comment
At the Dubai Desert Classic, Jon Rahm said “we’re living in a golden era right now for golf,” which Rory McIlroy didn’t quite ...
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 ...
Golf news: Tiger headlines TGL Week 2, Rory's season debut, PGA Tour 2K25 covers revealed
It's a busy week in the golf world, as the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, and the all-new TGL will all be in action over the ...
These 10 DP World Tour golfers earned PGA Tour cards for the 2025 season
The next wave of PGA Tour players officially earned their cards on Sunday. The leading 10 players, not otherwise exempt, on ...