The merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour does not seem to be happening anytime soon. It has already been a year and a half since the framework agreement, but nothing concrete has happened except for promises from both sides that the final agreement will become a reality in the near future.

Rumours of a potential move to LIV Golf surfaced around three weeks ago and were confirmed by Rory McIlroy at the recent Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

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;