Tom McKibbin’s joining LIV Golf has caused a lot of reaction in the golfing public. It is known that LIV Golf is not exactly a favorite Tour among the fans, although it is clear that it is gaining more and more sympathy from year to year. Nevertheless, aversions towards this Tour are still prevalent, and the question is whether the situation will ever be different.
As expected, his departure caused mostly negative reactions on social media.
After Legion XIII, the LIV Golf team led by Jon Rahm, officially confirmed that Tom McKibbin was joining their team, reactions to the announcement followed.
Some of X’s users were quite harsh, believing that this young golfer would soon become forgotten.
“Good for Tom getting a financial score. To bad he’s not going to get the experience necessary for pro level golf and he will be a memory next season when regulated.”-one fan commented.
One user doesn’t understand why the young golfer made such a decision, especially when we know how difficult it is to get a PGA Tour card.
“Doing so well and winning on the DP World Tour and battling so hard & getting your PGA Tour card and to then throw it away for this LIV League muck??!!! “
Some believe this is the beginning of the end for the 22-year-old.
“Sad to see such a good young career come to an end like that.”
Interesting reactions
However, there is also the other side that supports LIV Golf and Jon Rahm’s team, feeling that this kind of addition can be the key to success for the Spaniard’s team this season.
“Legion 13 definitely has the best team talent and should be the favorite to win the team championship this year!.”
Jordan Smith was close to winning a PGA Tour card, but Tom McKibbin ultimately prevented Smith from getting the coveted card. However, the decision to join LIV Golf and probably crush Smith’s dreams even more disappointed many.
“Earns a PGA tour card via DP Tour and then moves to LIV… he’s prevented Jordan Smith getting his Card which could have changed his career… absolute ******* move but he’s only after money just like the rest.”- one of the users wrote.
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