Jon Rahm's Legion XIII team excelled at the last event, LIV Golf UK. This team seems to dominate the golf scene, and they are well on their way to finally lifting the trophy.
Rahm is proud of his team, especially Tom McKibbin, believing that his arrival in the team is probably one of the key factors in the dominance of this team.
The young Northern Irish golfer became part of Rahm's team this year, asserting himself as an important figure in this team right from the start.
"It's always hard to say one thing, right? Obviously picking up Tom this year is a massive addition, right? He's a phenomenal player. With all four scores counting this year I thought we played to our advantage. It showed early on and it's showing now.."- Niemann said.
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The reporters reminded the Spaniard that McKibbin was picked up out of college, asking him if it was his performances and potential that were the reason for giving him a place in the team.
The Spaniard is aware of how important factors young golfers can be, as their motivation and desire can be important in some moments.
"Yeah, he's a phenomenal player. I think my goal was always to try to keep the core of the team young. We did just that. Even with Kieran last year, and Tyrrell and myself being the older guys last year, 33 and 29. Not like the craziest thing in the world, right? I think that was a big part of why the team has done well.
Yeah, he might have some inexperience, but he has the world ahead of him and whole career ahead of him. It's expected for somebody like him to maybe have a couple of rough weeks, but he's played really good golf and I hope this is the confidence booster he needs to take it to another level."
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Potential
Tom McKibbin is a young golfer who has made a significant impact by joining LIV Golf. Although he received an invitation from Rory McIlroy to join the PGA Tour, the young golfer chose a different path; and it seems he has no regrets about that decision.
McKibbin has tremendous potential, and Rahm's mentorship could prove to be key to his progress in the coming years.
There is no doubt that Tom will improve every year.
