Rory McIlroy tried to convince phenom not to join LIV Golf

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 agree with.
‘I wouldn’t make that decision’: Rory McIlroy has some heartfelt advice for protégé contemplating LIV Golf move
In the 60 days since Rory McIlroy’s most recent competitive round—ironically down the road from the Emirates Golf Club at the DP World Tour’s 2024 finale—he tried to have a break. “I've been working on having fun,
‘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.
How to watch Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm at the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy is making his 2025 debut in the desert. He will be joined by Jon Rahm, Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed, Robert MacIntyre, Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton, Adam Scott and European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.
McIlroy Thinks a McKibbin Move to LIV Golf a Mistake
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.
‘Rose-tinted glasses’: Rory McIlroy offers strong critique of Jon Rahm’s ‘golden era’ claim
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm offered different views on the current state of men's pro golf, which is fitting given the game's fractured nature.
Rory McIlroy gives his verdict on LIV Golf-linked young golfer – “I think he's got a ton of potential”
Veteran golfer Rory McIlroy is currently in Dubai to compete at DP World Tour's Dubai Desert Classic. This tournament will be McIlroy's first tournament since the DP World Tour Championship in 2024.
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.
Rory McIlroy tamps down Jon Rahm's optimism about golf's 'golden era' amid existing fractures in game
Although Rory McIlroy may eventually share Jon Rahm's optimism about the state of professional golf, he currently does not believe the sport is in its "golden era" -- as the Spaniard suggested on Tuesday.
Rory McIlroy advised protege against LIV Golf move
Rory McIlroy said he cautioned Tom McKibbin against joining LIV Golf because he did not believe that his protege was ready for all that it entails at this point of his young career.
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 wins record fourth Seve Ballesteros Award as 2024 Player of the Year on DP World Tour
Rory McIlroy has won the Seve Ballesteros Award for the fourth time in his career. Voted by his peers as the 2024 Player of ...
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 ...
McIlroy And Rahm Set For Top-level Meeting In Dubai
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm will mount a battle of the No.1 players on the DP World Tour and LIV Golf Tour at the $9 million Hero Dubai Desert Classic, which begins Thursday.
Dubai Desert Classic 2025 LIVE: Tee times, field, leaderboard and how to follow as McIlroy and Rahm headline Rolex Series event
Reigning Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy will get his 2025 DP World Tour season up and running at the prestigious Hero ...
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McIlroy set for another shot at glory on his happy hunting ground
Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he has been “working on having fun” during his two-month break ahead of this week’s ...
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Rory McIlroy skips Tiger Woods TGL debut to meet LIV Golf rivals head on
Rory McIlroy has chosen to skip Tiger Woods' highly-anticipated TGL debut in favor of this week’s Hero Dubai Desert Classic - ...
Rory McIlroy takes in Borussia Dortmund game as he works on ‘having fun’ before season starts
Rory McIlroy shared an unusual answer when asked how he has worked on improving his game during the off-season.  And that’s ...