Tom McKibbin (golfer)

Tom McKibbin (born 19 December 2002) is a Northern Irish professional golfer who currently plays on the European Tour. He grew up playing golf at Holywood Golf the same home club as Rory McIlroy.[1]

Tom McKibbin
Personal information
Born (2002-12-19) 19 December 2002
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Sporting nationality Northern Ireland
Career
Turned professional2021
Current tour(s)European Tour
Former tour(s)Challenge Tour

Amateur career

In January 2020, McKibbin made it to the final of the Australian Amateur at Royal Queensland. However, he was defeated 5 and 3 by Jediah Morgan.[2]

Professional career

McKibbin turned professional in April 2021 at the age of 18.[3] He made his professional debut at the Tenerife Open on the European Tour where he missed the cut.[4]

McKibbin played on the Challenge Tour in 2022. He was in contention to win at the Bain's Whisky Cape Town Open in February. A final-round 73 saw him miss out and finish tied-for-third.[5] He also finished solo second at the Irish Challenge at the K Club in July.[6] In November, at the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final, McKibbin shot a final-round 66 to finish tied-sixth and lift him to 10th place in the Challenge Tour Rankings, ultimately gaining a card for the 2023 European Tour season.[7]

In February 2023, McKibbin held the 36-hole lead at the Singapore Classic on the European Tour.[8]

Amateur wins
  • 2018 Major Champions Invitational

Source:[9]

Team appearances

See also

References
  1. "Tom McKibbin: Comparisons to Rory McIlroy 'don't faze' 19-year-old". BBC Sport. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  2. Keogh, Brian (19 January 2020). "McKibbin goes down fighting in Australian Amateur final". Irish Golf Desk. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  3. Croke, Ruaidhrí (25 April 2021). "Northern Irish teenager Tom McKibbin makes leap to pro ranks". The Irish Times. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  4. "Tom McKibbin's pro debut ends early in Tenerife Open". The Irish Times. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  5. "Cape Town Open: Tom McKibbin finishes tied third after final round 73". BBC Sport. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  6. Reid, Philip (31 July 2022). "Tom McKibbin runner-up at The K Club as Todd Clements wins Irish Challenge". The Irish Times. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  7. "Tom McKibbin earns DP World Tour card in Mallorca". RTE. 6 November 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  8. Casey, Phil (10 February 2023). "Tom McKibbin maintains lead in Singapore with superb second round". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  9. "Tom McKibbin". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  10. "European Boys' Team Championship – European Golf Association". Retrieved 4 April 2020.
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