Tom McKibbin issues statement to explain LIV Golf departure for 'next chapter'
Tom McKibbin, Jon Rahm, and Tyrrell Hatton lead a mass exodus from LIV Golf, returning to the DP World Tour for 2027 as the breakaway league faces collapse

Tom McKibbin, Jon Rahm, and Tyrrell Hatton lead a mass exodus from LIV Golf, returning to the DP World Tour for 2027 as the breakaway league faces collapse

Hatton’s exit has immediate competitive weight, while Tom McKibbin has already identified the tour he intends to play in 2027.

Tom McKibbin's decision to join LIV Golf in January 2025 has proven highly lucrative, with the Northern Irishman accumulating nearly $19 million in on-course winnings

It proved to be a brutal baptism of fire for Masters debutant Tom McKibbin at Augusta this week, with the LIV Golf star failing to make the cut after a forgettable opening two rounds

Defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy is looking to become the first golfer in over 65 years to win consecutive titles at Augusta National, with Tom McKibbin saying he made holes look easy

23-year-old Tom McKibbin is making his first-ever Masters start in 2026 alongside fellow Northern Irishman and mentor, Rory McIlroy who is looking to defend his trophy
