Tom McKibbin: Northern Ireland teenager earns first professional win on minor tour in US

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Tom McKibbin celebrated his 19th birthday on 19 DecemberImage source, Getty Images
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Tom McKibbin turned professional last April

Northern Ireland teenager Tom McKibbin secured his first professional win as he clinched a one-shot victory at a minor tour event in the US on Tuesday.

McKibbin, who turned 19 last month, shot rounds of 62 and 66 to take the $10,000 first prize at the Minor League Golf Tour event in Florida.

After turning pro last April, he played in a number of European Tour events.

These included sharing 26th spot at the World Invitational at Galgorm Castle, where he is touring professional.

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