After weeks of speculation, Tom McKibbin has decided to join LIV Golf and resolve the dilemmas if there were any. This decision was expected, especially since McKibbin was filling the cover of golf magazine, with an emphasis on his joining the controversial Tour.
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His departure from golf is viewed negatively by the public, especially considering his age (22). It is clear that the financial offer he received was difficult to refuse, and this seems to be another victory for LIV Golf, which has not been able to hire a 'big name' for a long time, even though McKibbin still does not have the status of a star.
However, many predict that he will become a world-class golfer.
There is another side that believes that the Northern Irish golfer made a good move, feeling that the PGA Tour will lose the status it has in the golf world in the years ahead.
Reasons why McKibbin joined LIV Golf
Analyzing his arrival at LIV, we decided to list several reasons why the 22-year-old made such a decision:
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1. Money:
Of course, money is the biggest reason for his joining LIV Golf. The Saudis have enormous financial power, and it seems that young golfers do not have the patience to gradually build a career and earn money. Their desire is to acquire wealth as early as possible.
2. Fewer tournaments, more opportunities:
A large number of golfers pointed out that their reason for coming to this Tour is the smaller number of tournaments. The PGA Tour has a significantly different schedule, which some have complained about previously. The Saudis decided to create a different system, wanting to attract well-known names.
3. Expectations for the future of LIV Golf:
The Northern Irishman probably has expectations that the future of LIV will be brighter, especially after the important business contracts that the league concluded. The Saudi-backed Tour has entered into partnerships with Fox Sports, as well as popular YouTubers.
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4. Merger with the PGA Tour:
Before making the decision, the young golfer consulted with others, which was also discussed by Rory McIlroy, who revealed that he had received several phone calls from McKibbin. Tom is someone who probably believes that the PGA Tour and LIV could work out a finals deal, which would allow him to play at the Majors.
The question is how realistic it is, knowing that they have been negotiating for almost a year and a half.
