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Oisin Doherty

Tom McKibbin's staggering winnings for maiden DP World Tour victory

Tom McKibbin became the youngest man from this island to win a DP World Tour title since Rory McIlroy when he took home victory at the Porsche European Open on Sunday.

The 20-year-old Holywood star held of a quintet of veterans to pick up the win in Hamburg with a final round of 70 securing a two-shot win.

The victory is sure to catapult McKibbin into the public consciousness. With his age and background, it's not too much of a stretch to draw comparisons to McIlroy.

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For now, the youngster can focus on enjoying his win and can begin thinking about how he will spend his prize money.

Taking home a cheque for €317,000, McKibbin's bank balance is sure to be looking rather healthy.

With a €1.86 million prize fund, McKibbin certainly picked a good tournament to win his first professional title.

Porsche European Open Top Five Prizes

1- Tom McKibbin: €317,000

2- €205,117

3- €116,543.75

4- €93,235

5- €79,063.28

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