John Laam signed Splash before the second LIV golf season.
The 22 -year -old Tom McKibin, who is currently ranked 21st in the European rider cup rankings, joins Laam's Legion XIII and plays with him, Tyrrell Huton and Caleb Salat. McKibine is from Northern Ireland and grew up playing at the Hollywood Golf Club.
McKibin has long praised Makiroy and looks up at him as a mentor. The two had multiple conversations about this topic through December.
“I told him,” If I wear your shoes, I will make a different choice from what you are thinking, “said Makiroy in Dubai on January 15th. I talked.
“As you know, I think I worked hard to get your tour card in the United States to achieve that goal last year.”
McKibin has won the PGA tour card for the 2025 season since finishing 18th in the final race to Dubai Ranking on the DP World Tour last year. Final DP World Tour Season Ranking Top 10 Finisher -Otherwise, it is not exempted, but you will receive the PGA tour membership for the next season. McKibin is the 10th player who won the card and would have played on a tour this season. But his decision to go to LIV confiscates the privilege of playing his PGA tour.
“What he has potentially gave up at the expense of the major rider cups, depending on how he plays, depending on how he plays, depending on how he plays. I think I was in his position, and if he had been there before, I didn't make that decision. Makiroy added, if I was in his position and I had his potential, I would have been in front, I wouldn't make that decision. “
“But I'm not him. I don't wear his shoes. He's a growing man and can make his own decision. I can do what I can. Just try to give a viewpoint. “
Jack Mirco is a golf staff writer playing SB Nation. Please follow him in X @jack_milko。
