Tom McKibbin surprised the golf public with his debut at LIV Golf, with seven under 65. The Northern Irishman currently shares third place, while the leader in Riyadh this time is Adrian Meronk.

Tom McKibbin is a young golfer who has attracted a lot of attention in the last few months. Despite winning a PGA Tour card, the young Northern Irishman decided to join LIV Golf, even though his compatriot Rory McIlroy trying to convince him otherwise.

Namely, Tom finished the first day with 65 shots, three shots behind the leader, Adrian Meronk. The Northern Irish golfer is in third place together with Lee Westwood.

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

Tom McKibbin's move to LIV Golf was confirmed at the end of last month, and the Legion XIII star has finally had his say ahead of his debut on the circuit in Riyadh

Tom McKibbin marked his LIV golf debut with a opening round 65 in Riyadh, three shots off first-round leader Adrian Meronk.

The Holywood man was asked about compatriot Rory McIlroy’s comments in Dubai about his move, how he would be potentially sacrificing playing in the Ryder Cup and Majors, which he said was “definitely in his mind”. “But to me, I wasn’t in any of those anyway,” McKibbin said.

TOM McKIBBIN has defended his decision to join LIV Golf following Rory McIlroy’s warning that he would be “sacrificing” a place at the Ryder Cup. The 22-year-old has penned a

Tom McKibbin has spoken out on his decision to leave the PGA Tour and sign with LIV Golf, having given up his card to play in the breakaway league later this week