McIlroy and Rahm will both tee it up this week at the Dubai Desert Classic where McIlroy serves as the two-time reigning champion. He is joined in the field by the usual cast of characters on the DP World Tour as well as LIV Golf members such as Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton and Adrian Meronk.

At the Dubai Desert Classic, Jon Rahm said “we’re living in a golden era right now for golf,” which Rory McIlroy didn’t quite agree with.

Rory McIlroy was asked about his reaction to Tom McKibbin's alleged decision to sign with LIV Golf, and his answer was nearly 3 minutes long.

World No 3 says 22-year-old Northern Ireland has far more to lose than gain by signing up to the Saudi-funded circuit

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin consulted the world No. 3, who advised him to accept the PGA Tour card but the 22-year-old appears to be going to the rival circuit.

Rory McIlroy believes LIV Golf bound Tom McKibbin is “giving up a lot to not really benefit that much” including an imminent chance to reach the world’s Top-10 if he leaves the PGA Tour.

Rory McIlroy has responded to Jon Rahm's comments that men's professional golf is currently in a 'golden era', but the two stars have differing views on the topic

Rory McIlroy revealed that he talked with phenom Tom McKibbin and advised him not to join LIV in his Dubai Desert Classic press conference. The post ‘He’s giving up a lot’: Rory McIlroy tried to convince phenom not to join LIV Golf appeared first on Golf.

DP World Tour star Tom McKibbin has been heavily linked with a move to the LIV Golf setup and Jon Rahm's team, and the pair are in action at this week's Dubai Desert Classic