MCKIBBIN'S VALIDATION - November 3rd, 2025

03/11/2025 6 min
MCKIBBIN'S VALIDATION - November 3rd, 2025

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On November 3rd, 2025, Tom McKibbin validated his move to LIV with a record-shattering win in Hong Kong, Hye-Jin Choi suffered a stunning collapse on the LPGA, and James Morrison won his retirement event.HONG KONG OPENTom McKibbin, against the advice of mentor Rory McIlroy, joined LIV Golf. He silenced the doubters with a wire-to-wire, record-breaking victory in Hong Kong, proving his controversial career decision was the right one for him.Runner-up Peter Uihlein called his play "Unreal," as McKibbin shattered the tournament record with a 27-under-par total, winning by seven strokes and earning spots in the 2026 Masters and Open Championship.McKibbin on backing himself: "If you can play good golf that takes care of it and you can definitely still get in these big tournaments."LPGA MAYBANK CHAMPIONSHIPFrom dominance to despair. Hye-Jin Choi suffered a gut-wrenching collapse, losing a four-stroke lead on the final day for her 29th top-ten or runner-up finish without a victory on tour.In a stunning reversal, Miyu Yamashita erased an eight-shot deficit with a final-round 65, ultimately winning in a playoff to capture the title.The tournament showcased the brutal highs and lows of professional golf, with one player's heartbreak directly leading to another's incredible comeback triumph.CHALLENGE TOUR GRAND FINALJames Morrison planned to retire after this event. Instead, with his son on the bag, he won the Rolex Grand Final in a storybook ending that he joked "completely messed that up."The victory wasn't just a trophy; it earned him a full DP World Tour card for the 2026 season, forcing him to postpone his retirement plans.A perfect, feel-good ending to a career that now isn't ending, as a father-son duo shared an unforgettable and life-altering victory.Quick HitsDJ officially re-signs with LIV Golf • DJ & Paulina's "Toy Story" Halloween costume Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.