Discover how Tom McKibbin, the rising Northern Irish golf star, is making waves in LIV Golf with nearly £100K earnings despite a modest finish at the South Korea event.
This video dives into McKibbin’s bold choice to join LIV Golf over the DP World Tour and how it’s paying off financially—contrasting with Rory McIlroy’s traditional path and recent rest weekend. We cover key highlights including Bryson DeChambeau’s dominating win, Scottie Scheffler’s record-breaking PGA Tour victory, and how McKibbin’s £3.3 million earnings from only seven LIV tournaments shake up pro golf economics.
Keywords: Tom McKibbin, LIV Golf earnings, Rory McIlroy, DP World Tour vs LIV Golf, Bryson DeChambeau win, Scottie Scheffler PGA Tour, golf prize money, Legion XIII team victory, professional golf news, LIV Golf South Korea
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Tom McKibben’s 100,000 live golf payday out earning Rory Mackilro off the tea. In the world of golf where decisions can make or break a career, Tom McKibben is proving that sometimes taking a leap of faith pays off big time. The talented 22year-old from Northern Ireland has made headlines once again. This time for his impressive earnings after a weekend in South Korea despite finishing in 47th place. While many might have second-guessed his choice to join LIIV Golf over the traditional DP world tour, McKibben’s bank account is speaking volumes. Kicking off his tournament in Inion, McKibben started with two rounds at two over par. He managed to improve slightly on Sunday, finishing the weekend at four over, but he was still far behind the winner Bryson Django, who dominated the field with a stunning 19 underpar. Out of 54 players, only seven finished lower than McKibben. Yet, he still walked away with a jaw-dropping £92,250. For those wondering what could have motivated McKibben to turn his back on the DP World Tour, the answer is clear. The prize money. This comes despite Rory Mroyy’s earlier attempts to dissuade him from joining the LIIV ranks. Back in January, Melroy, a Mast’s champion, expressed his reservations, saying, "If I were in his position, I wouldn’t make that decision." McKibben had the chance to make his PGA Tour debut after earning his pro card through the European tour, but he opted for a reported 4 million pound offer from LIIV instead. Meanwhile, Melroy had a quiet weekend, sitting out the Byron Nelson tournament in Guinea, Texas. While he rested, Scotty Sheffller was busy making headlines, clinching a remarkable 1.3 million pound payday after finishing 31 under park, eight strokes ahead of the runnerup, Eric Van Ruen. Sheffller’s performance not only secured him his first PGA Tour win of 2025, but also tied him for the tour’s 72 hole scoring record, a feat he now shares with Justin Thomas and Levigerberg. To put things into perspective, the 48th place finisher at the Byron Nelson, Rasmus Hajard, took home just £20,800 after playing all 72 holes. In stark contrast, McKibben earned more than four times that amount despite playing only 54 holes. This stark difference in earnings highlights the allure of li golf, even as some critics question the implications of representing a Saudi funded series over traditional tours. But McKibben’s success doesn’t stop there. Earlier this season, he pocketed £565,000 when his team Legion 13 triumphed in the team event at LIV Golf Mexico City. This victory allowed him to share a 2.6 6 million pound prize pop with teammates John Ram, Tier Hatton and Caleb Sat. It was a fantastic start to the season as Legion 13 also won the team event at LIIV Golf Riad in February. In total, McKibben has now amassed approximately £3.3 million from just seven tournaments with LIV, a staggering contrast to the 2.5 million he earned over 72 events on the DP World Tour. As for Mackilroy, the 35-year-old golfer is gearing up for his next challenge at the truest championship set to kick off at the Philadelphia Cricket Club on Thursday, where he will be vying for a share of the impressive 15 million pound prize pot with 2.7 million pound going to the winner. In the ever evolving landscape of professional golf, Tom McKibben’s journey serves as a reminder that sometimes taking a risk can lead to remarkable rewards.
