Tom McKibbin made his LIV Golf debut in the opening round of the Saudi International on Thursday, and the Northern Irishman made a fast start to life in the breakaway league

Tom McKibbin has made his debut on the LIV Golf circuit in Saudi Arabia after turning down the chance to play a full season on the PGA Tour after securing his card

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

Rory McIlroy's protege said he doesn't mind missing majors since he gets to play with players on the LIV Golf League this season.

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin has dismissed concerns about missing major tournaments after joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit. The 22-year-old golfer will make his LIV debut in Riyadh on Thursday.

LIV Golf makes its long-awaited return this week, with a number of new faces set to make their debut on the breakaway league in the Saudi capital.

"I'm so glad that LIV wasn't around when I was that age," McIlroy said. "Because to me, all I want to do was get into the top 50 in the world, play the majors, like, try to become

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