World number two says fellow Holywood golfer rang him once he got the offer
of Tom McKibbin, his fellow Northern Irishman and player he has mentored. “I don’t think it’s worth the sacrifice,” said McIlroy of the 22-year-old’s upcoming switch.
“I really like Tom as a person, as a player. I think he’s got a ton of potential. I said to him: ‘If I were in your shoes, I would make a different choice than the one you’re thinking of making.’Rory McIlroy looking for third consecutive win in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club “But I’m not him. I’m not in his shoes. He’s a grown man at this point and can make his own decisions. All I can do is try to give him my perspective.
“He has to make his own decision, and when he does, whatever way that goes, I’m always going to be a fan of his,” McIlroy added. “I’m always going to try to help him in whatever way that I can. Whatever way he chooses to go he’s going to live with it, which is totally fine.
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