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Tom McKibbin joins Rory McIlroy at the Irish Open Pro-Am

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13-year-old Tom McKibbin describes the experience of playing alongside Rory McIlroy in the Irish Open Pro-Am

Rory McIlroy may be one of the stars of world golf, but Northern Irish teenager Tom McKibbin is hoping to following in the world No 3's footsteps.

The 13-year-old has already won the Junior Honda Classic and won the World Junior Championships last August, an event previously won by McIlroy when he was aged nine.

McKibbin has had the opportunity this week to play in the same field as his idol during the Pro-Am at the Irish Open, hosted by the Rory Foundation, where he showcased his talent in front of a large crowd at the K Club. 

Rory McIlroy with Tom McKibbin
Image: McKibbin and McIlroy also played together earlier in the season

"Tom is obviously a great player," McIlroy told Sky Sports. "The first time I played with him I was really impressed. As a 13 year old, he already had everything."

Just how good is the teenager? Click on the video at the top of the page to see him in action. 

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