Thu Jan 30 16:40:00 UTC 2025: **LIV Golf’s Legion XIII Adds Young Irish Star to Championship Lineup**

**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (January 30, 2025)** – LIV Golf’s Legion XIII, the 2024 champions, announced the addition of Tom McKibbin to their roster today. The young Irish golfer will make his LIV Golf debut at next week’s season opener in Riyadh.

McKibbin’s signing comes after the departure of Kieran Vincent, who was relegated from the team following his 54th-place finish in the 2024 points standings. Team captain Jon Rahm expressed excitement over the acquisition, citing McKibbin’s extensive international travel experience as a key factor in his decision. Rahm noted that this experience will be a valuable asset, contrasting it with the challenges faced by Caleb Surratt, a young American player, adjusting to the demanding global travel schedule of the LIV Golf tour.

The addition of McKibbin strengthens a team already boasting impressive talent, including Rahm, who won twice last season and clinched the Individual Championship, and Tyrrell Hatton, a one-time winner. The team believes McKibbin’s addition, along with the continued development of Surratt, will make them even stronger contenders in the upcoming season. With McKibbin and Surratt forming a strong younger core, Legion XIII boasts an average team age of just 26.25 years, significantly younger than any other LIV Golf team. Rahm expressed optimism, suggesting this young lineup could solidify Legion XIII’s dominance for years to come. The team is aiming for a repeat performance in the Team Championship and are particularly focused on improved results given Rahm’s absence last year due to illness.

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