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.

Rory McIlroy said he advised good friend and fellow countryman Tom McKibbin against bolting for LIV Golf because he didn’t believe the sacrifice, at this stage of his career, was worth it.

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.

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

After a bumper 12 months on the European circuit, Northern Irish superstar Rory McIlroy has been lauded by his DP World Tour peers as he landed an illustrious individual prize

Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment at the prospect of fellow Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin joining LIV Golf and has warned him it is not worth the sacrifice.