Tom McKibbin still has big Ryder Cup ambitions despite LIV Golf drawbacks

While his world ranking has taken a hit, the Newtownabbey man has a chance over the next two months to put himself in a position to be considered a potential Ryder Cup player at Adare Manor

Tom McKibbin during a practice round in advance of the Amgen Irish Open at The K Club. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

TOM McKibbin hasn’t been invited by Luke Donald to be a gofer for Europe in the Ryder Cup team room at Bethpage later this month but he admits making the side remains one of his big ambitions as he chases his first Amgen Irish Open at The K Club this week.

Two years ago, the 22-year-old Newtownabbey star arrived at the North Course for his second Irish Open appearance with a DP World Tour win under his belt and a glittering future ahead.