Tom McKibbin Departs LIV Golf for DP World Tour
The golfer announces he will leave LIV Golf to pursue a full schedule on the DP World Tour starting in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Golf
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Tom McKibbin has announced he is ending his tenure with LIV Golf after two seasons with the Legion XIII team. The professional golfer confirmed he will compete on the DP World Tour full-time beginning in 2027 to focus on his personal career goals.
Why it matters
The move marks a strategic shift for the 23-year-old golfer as he moves away from the LIV Golf league to prioritize his professional development on the DP World Tour. McKibbin seeks to improve his standing in the sport through this commitment to a new tour schedule.
McKibbin played 26 events for Legion XIII and earned a reported $18,958,107 in prize money. He is currently ranked 107th in the world golf rankings after finishing inside the top-100 on the Race to Dubai.
The players
Tom McKibbin
He is a 23-year-old professional golfer who has transitioned between the Asian Tour, LIV Golf, and the DP World Tour.
Legion XIII
This is a professional team that competes within the LIV Golf league.
The details
McKibbin competed in two seasons for the Legion XIII team, contributing to back-to-back team championship wins and a victory during his league debut. He also secured a win at the 2025 Hong Kong Open on the Asian Tour while balancing his professional commitments.
Timeline
Tom McKibbin won the Hong Kong Open in 2025.
He announced his departure from LIV Golf on October 23, 2026.
He will play a full schedule on the DP World Tour in 2027.
Season Trajectory
This move pivots McKibbin toward the DP World Tour's established meritocratic system, shifting his focus away from the closed-field dynamics of LIV Golf. By committing to a full schedule, he aims to climb from his current 107th world ranking through traditional tour progression.
McKibbin will no longer be eligible for the Legion XIII team rotation in LIV Golf league play. Fans and followers of the sport will now look for his name on entry lists for upcoming DP World Tour events starting in 2027.
The takeaway
McKibbin's departure highlights the ongoing movement of talent between professional golf leagues. Athletes in the sport often shift tours to secure better long-term opportunities for growth and ranking improvement.
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