Tom McKibbin surprised the golf public with his debut at LIV Golf, with seven under 65. The Northern Irishman currently shares third place, while the leader in Riyadh this time is Adrian Meronk.

Tom McKibbin is a young golfer who has attracted a lot of attention in the last few months. Despite winning a PGA Tour card, the young Northern Irishman decided to join LIV Golf, even though his compatriot Rory McIlroy trying to convince him otherwise.

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

Tom McKibbin marked his LIV golf debut with a opening round 65 in Riyadh, three shots off first-round leader Adrian Meronk.

The Holywood man was asked about compatriot Rory McIlroy’s comments in Dubai about his move, how he would be potentially sacrificing playing in the Ryder Cup and Majors, which he said was “definitely in his mind”. “But to me, I wasn’t in any of those anyway,” McKibbin said.

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

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.

The Northern Irishman has hit back at an open letter issued by Charley Hoffman over an apparent lack of commitment of some of the tour's players taking part in TGL