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Published 11:25 2 May 2016 BST
Updated 11:57 2 May 2016 BST
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“Tom McKibbin is a great talent. I played a round with Tom in Florida recently and he is the real deal. At only 13 years of age, I think he has a remarkable golfing future ahead of him. "Having seen him play a couple of times now, he impresses me more each time. And I can think of no better place to showcase his talents than at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the K Club."McKibbin has been practicing non-stop in preparation for the event in Kildare.
"I have to thank Rory for inviting me to play in the Pro Am at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Not only do I get a day off school but I get to play alongside one of the best golfers in the world. It’s getting close now and I’m pretty excited. I’ve been practicing as often as possible.”
Also taking part in the Pro-Am will be McIlroy's showbiz buddy and less-than-sure-footed caddy Niall Horan, retired national hunt jockey AP McCoy, actor James Nesbitt and legendary former goalkeeper Pat Jennings.

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