Rory McIlroy may be one of the stars of world golf, but Northern Irish teenager Tom McKibbin is hoping to following in the world No 3's footsteps.
The 13-year-old has already won the Junior Honda Classic and won the World Junior Championships last August, an event previously won by McIlroy when he was aged nine.
McKibbin has had the opportunity this week to play alongside his idol during the Pro-Am at the Irish Open, hosted by the Rory Foundation, where he showcased his talent in front of a large crowd at the K Club.
"Tom is obviously a great player," McIlroy told Sky Sports. "The first time I played with him I was really impressed. As a 13 year old, he already had everything."
The Newtownabbey teenager, nicknamed ‘T-Mac’, was invited by four-times Major champion McIlroy to play at the event, which is being hosted by the Rory Foundation.
Speaking before he travelled to the K Club, McKibbin said: “I’ve already played a round of golf with Rory and already learnt so much. I’ll use the day to learn more and have fun at the same time.”
Speaking before he travelled to the K Club, McKibbin said: “I’ve already played a round of golf with Rory and already learnt so much. I’ll use the day to learn more and have fun at the same time.”
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