Tom McKibbin | 14-year-old Golf Star | The Next McIlroy? | Trans World Sport

We travelled to Northern Ireland to meet promising young golf star Tom McKibbin. Many are tipping the 14-year-old as the next Rory McIlroy.
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[@Me37368]

All you haters: he just shot -8 64 in the first round of the junior invitational, the most prestigious junior event in the world Edit: he just won it

[@lindseypak559]

Hack To Scratch Golf wow pretty impressive

[@salmo6263]

Look at that picture of him with Rory it's so sweet. He couldn't look any happier.

[@geoffreyobrien6381]

Good luck Tom. What a great support network.

[@carriehill6206]

Does he do a club twirl after his putts too?

[@seimaonami8456]

Fax

[@XxsnIperN00bxX]

Shot 62 on the Challenge Tour last week and finished third in the tournament. Just shot -5 in first round of this week's event...

[@ktaggart00]

Legend - good luck mate!

[@jeppenyholm92]

He looks like every other boy in that age... give him 5 years and he will be a stylish golfstar.

[@slatt33]

Are you Mc Kiddin ! ! Next great player out of Ireland ! Awesome !

[@crispyduck1706]

well that paid off great job coach and parents

[@pavandeepsittre]

I hate these 'next big thing' cause you never hear of them in 10 years time.

[@pavandeepsittre]

Seth Lowande 1 out of like a hundred. Good one mate

[@thesecond7320]

What about Jordan spieth? He has a similar video of his 14 year old career. But I agree in the sense that people can be to quick to decide, or predict

[@Me37368]

I think Jordan speith was a prodigy. I think he won a major or 2

[@troyskinner23]

Lebron??

[@colestarnes9613]

Just won at Sage Valley...

[@feastmerk9967]

The voice over guy said in tom he will get better instead of time

[@quinnage6322]

i have played with this guy in several events and he's an excellent player off a handicap of 1 or 2

[@florianhuerlimann1591]

First Pest Control & Gardening Services im 14and got hcp 1 as well

[@mrbigolnuts3041]

Yea but they're saying he's bloody R Mac? Tear it up did he?

[@dennislaux]

This kid can rock that ball. My guess is that he'll be a great player one day.

[@masonbaimbridge3517]

Turns out just after winning his last big comp he has now got pulled to 21

[@edvinbihl2658]

Challange Karl Vilips👌

[@rossdickson4205]

Edvin Bihl Karl no boubt

[@samuelmccormick539]

Give the lad a break his performance and ability will shine through good luck 😉 to the young man a ⭐️ in the making

[@xdsavagecookie9280]

Edvin Bihl hi

[@austinbarter9129]

Not a competition

[@Me37368]

Karl villips keep kicks everyone’s ass

[@primenebula0497]

What’s his best score tho?

[@charlespiette]

Great swing buddy!

[@joakimstrandljung1056]

THAT DEADLIFT THO!

[@dylanscally24]

Joakim Strandljung I can lift about 3 times that

[@PEPOenNY88]

Karl Vilips is better :)

[@Me37368]

My friend is a 1 handicap at 14 too

[@cameronwhyte2496]

So Tom is currently ranked 171st in the world, has won on the DP World Tour, signed with Taylormade and at the age of 20 has earned nearly €1 million in prize money. Some proper clowns in this comment section showing how clueless they are 😂🤡

[@endaoneill4203]

Wish him well

[@oscarburrell3410]

What's his handicap just curious. I'm 14 and just got back into golf after a year off and my handicap is 2

[@JohnJohnson___]

I’m sure

[@Zephyrus47]

That smile just screams fish

[@beer7]

He later changed his career path to boxing with a nickname of ggg

[@futuredevelopment3877]

I am getting some new clubs this summer and am really excited and am pretty good

[@dd-lv9ih]

You're petty bad

[@DublinDapper]

This aged well

[@dylanmckenna2444]

"Working hard in the gym" there's more strength in the grass he's standing on. But to be fair he's a good golfer haha

[@FremontLeland]

People need to stop comparing youngsters to pro golfers, it’s ridiculous they are themselves not someone else!

[@Frebchie2885]

Same story different kid. His dad is involved in golf making clubs ect ect has his fingers in plenty of pies. just puts natural talent to the side who don't get the opportunities that he gets daily. Massive shame.

[@AdamIsMyNameO]

Better start lifting weights if he wants that Rory look!

[@jerrymiahaveria2070]

da fook is this lol

[@JacobSever]

Ron Weasley golfs!

[@Shakester71]

Neville Longbottom came to mind.

[@Me37368]

All he haters are just jealous

[@paulop3730]

Just when you think you've got potential, you break your elbow. He's still not taking that Claret Jug off me any time soon.

[@sandrobamert9250]

Where are his golf shoes? 🤔

[@jamesmitten7723]

Sandro Bamert there a type of runner Nike golf shoe

[@alfieclarke8530]

Don't get me wrong he is a great golfer and has a great swing but his father giving him all the best and newest golf clubs does have a massive advantage

[@northeuropeantaxpayer7097]

Ireland 🇮🇪

[@brianpurcell3115]

So pretty much he’s just rich and can literally get lessons and play in another country whenever he wants😂

[@brianpurcell3115]

Léo Serli this was 2 years ago i was a jealous 15 year old lol

[@tonyvannello8657]

Yeah i could be thay good too if my parents put thousands of dollars into that kind of stuff for me too nothing special here

[@pappas5039]

Tony Vannello sure

[@Adam-cn5ib]

Agreed, him getting free clubs from his dad is a major advantage.

[@JohnSmith-ls7tg]

Seth Graber people have hundreds of lessons and all the gear and never improve It does help but clubs and lessons can't always buy you a good golf game

[@lynx7673]

You dont need to spend a shit ton of money in clubs

[@nicolemcdaid4171]

Tony Vannello if he wants to be a golfer he will get what he needs

[@levischultz3555]

The most spoiled are apparently the best because they get everything handed to them but he is a great player and you cant deny it

[@brianpurcell3115]

Lschultz Schultz literally so true😂

[@joma_9066]

That face tho!!

[@ian-vx7vl]

lmfao

[@ServiceNowTeacher]

What an insecure and jealous comment to make

[@joma_9066]

Pat Harris He looks exaktly like a Irishman from the medieval age

[@joma_9066]

And Am not trying to be rude against him it just stands out !

[@slatt33]

What do you mean by saying "that face"? He's a good looking Irishman, don't see anything wrong with his looks at all. Why is it that some people feel a need to "try to make a funny" over how a person looks (to them).

[@kbkesq]

Great swing but all coaches should at least caution super talents like him that it doesn't all go like it has for Rory. Rory skipped college and turned pro. Imagine if he started in with his various injuries and putting yips before having success. There's so much talent out there and luck plays a role. There are so many "next tiger woods guys that are in the dustbin of history now. Rory et al. signed deals in the tiger era. As ratings plunge and more manufacturers tap out so will endorsement deals plunge. That said, looks like an amazing regimen and outlook, Family and contacts he has. Good luck!

[@stevedgolfer]

Money money money

[@alecrasmussen4875]

And then and then and then 😂

[@milesgray767]

What his handicap

[@matthewrobinson5589]

Miles Gray he's off 1

[@samhord5627]

I've played this kid, and I've beaten him!!

[@samhord5627]

Sean doyle lol because you would know, and yes I have!

[@slatt33]

Okay, so what if you have beaten him? Why don't you play him again and post the match here so we can see how good you are. I want to see you play him, nine holes, right here on You Tube.

[@samhord5627]

D Slatt, nice idea but I live in the states but I would've tho

[@samhord5627]

Sean Doyle, how does that prove I am a clown, ask Tom hell even say I've beaten him

[@tele5420]

Where's your interview with trans world sport then? Ur rubbish m8 get rekt scrub

[@cboutdoors795]

I’d play good if I had a 1,000 dollar set of clubs

[@crispyduck1706]

no you wouldn’t

[@jujingwpolsce8016]

Not a fucking chance!

[@newportgss6566]

He just won on the DP Tour. Jealous 😂?

[@nickcorbett4989]

1v1 me kid

[@newportgss6566]

He just won on the DP Tour. Jealous 😂?

[@sammyratliff4973]

Spoiled as hell

[@lewis4402]

Jealousy is a very bad trait. I wouldnt say he is spoilt, he has supportive parents (one who happens to work in the clubs business fortunately) who help him chase his dreams. If you noticed that your son had a talent and a passion for the game I'm sure you, and any good parent, would do their best to enable him to explore that talent.

[@Me37368]

It’s called free equipment and scholarships

[@oscarderrick]

Alfred e Newman plays golf now???? I'll be damned.....

[@Drewski777]

Does he have a good shortgame?

[@Lfholmes125]

Andrew Manzano He must because I have been playing golf for 1 1/2 years and I have a better swing than him

[@Me37368]

Luke Holmes ok post a video of your swing then. It’s not that hard. And ps a better swing doesn’t mean shit

[@nellAyaR2034]

God. Did everybody look THAT goofy as a teenager?

[@mrbigolnuts3041]

next R Mac bull shit.

[@mrbigolnuts3041]

CD01 he's hardly what you'd call a super talent, not seeing it at all.

[@newportgss6566]

He just won on the DP Tour. Jealous 😂?

[@ShaftSnappers]

He's not even that great

[@newportgss6566]

He just won on the DP Tour. Jealous 😂?

[@lagwagon501]

If you ever needed proof that golf is a skill, like juggling, and not a sport....

[@juliantamez5287]

Oh so he's gonna be a dude that has a nice swing but no short game sucks to suck

[@tuamsmark5813]

Julian Tamez seen and played with him and his short game is his strongest part of his game

[@newportgss6566]

He just won on the DP Tour. Jealous 😂?

[@1967davidfitness]

Does he not have friends his own age? He seems to be quite the loner, I hope he has a trade to fall back on should golf not work out.

[@cameronwhyte2496]

Currently ranked 171st in the world, has won on the DP World Tour, sponsored by Taylormade and at the age of 20 has almost €1 million in tour earnings. Don’t think he needs a trade to fall back on, mate 😂🤡

[@1967davidfitness]

@@cameronwhyte2496 Well, where did I say he wouldn't make it? Will he ever win a Major?

[@cameronwhyte2496]

@@1967davidfitness Maybe he will win a major, maybe he won’t. Either way, I doubt we’ll be seeing him on the building site anytime soon 😂 Young guy, who you don’t even know, is successful and living his dream, and you seem totally bitter about it. Quite weird, to be honest.

[@myend3389]

your not good, your rich

[@newportgss6566]

He just won on the DP Tour. Jealous 😂?