Tom McKibbin, the 21-year-old Northern Irish golfer from Holywood Golf Club, has secured his PGA Tour card following impressive T10 and T11 finishes at the DP World Tour season finale in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

McKibbin, who won the 2023 Porsche European Open, will now hold dual membership on both the DP World Tour and PGA Tour for 2025. His immediate focus is on making the European Ryder Cup team, which he describes as "a massive goal."

Fellow Holywood GC member Rory McIlroy expressed pride in McKibbin's achievement, noting that his game style - characterized by high, long shots - should be well-suited to American courses. McIlroy and McKibbin have developed a strong relationship, practicing together at major championships including this year's Open and US Open.

McKibbin, currently ranked World No.105, plans to focus primarily on PGA Tour events in 2025 while maintaining his DP World Tour commitments. His preference for parkland-style courses aligns well with typical American layouts, though he's developed a growing appreciation for links golf.

His immediate schedule includes the Joburg Open and South African Open before participating in the Team Cup in Abu Dhabi, where he'll represent GB&I against Continental Europe.

Looking to follow in the footsteps of Robert MacIntyre and Matthieu Pavon, who have already found success on the PGA Tour, McKibbin represents the next generation of European talent making their mark in professional golf.

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