Tom McKibbin has joined LIV Golf and Jon Rahm's Legion XIII team ahead of the new season, despite seeking advice from Rory McIlroy.

Despite being on opposite sides of the issue, McIlroy and Rahm both expressed positive opinions about LIV Golf’s new CEO.

Irish golfer Tom McKibbin has officially signed for LIV Golf and joined Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII team. Two-time major winner Rahm confirmed the expected move with a brief post on social media.

Tom McKibbin was surprisingly linked with the Saudi-backed LIV tour recently despite earning his dream PGA Tour move late last year

Tom McKibbin learned to play golf at Holywood GC in Northern Ireland, the same golf club as Rory McIlroy; the 22-year-old gives up the PGA Tour card he won for 2025 season to join LIV Golf where he teams up with Jon Rahms Legion XIII;

The rosters for the 2025 LIV Golf League season are officially set after the final spot was announced Wednesday.

LIV Golf season will begin in February, and ahead of the season, Jon Rahm's team Legion XIII is already strengthening itself.

Tom McKibbin has forgone the advice of mentor and fellow countryman Rory McIlroy as he completed his move to LIV Golf. The Northern Irishman secured his PGA Tour card in December last year but has instead opted to sign a multi-year deal with the Saudi-backed circuit for a reported $5 million (£4 million) fee.

Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland have missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic

Tom McKibbin has joined LIV Golf's breakaway tour, turning down the opportunity to play on the PGA Tour after earning a card for the 2025 season despite Rory McIlroy's advice