Greg Norman breaks SILENCE on reports of him being replaced as LIV Golf CEO

Greg Norman has claimed that he still has one year left on his contract as CEO of LIV Golf while speaking about his future.

Greg Norman breaks SILENCE on reports of him being replaced as LIV Golf CEO

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman (Image via Imago)

As the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) continue to work together to finalize the merger deal, major news regarding the future of Greg Norman came out earlier this month. The LIV Golf CEO has now broken his silence regarding this.

As per reports from Sports Business Journal, the PIF had been working to replace Norman as the CEO. Since the inauguration of the league, the two-time major champion has played a huge role in the rise of the 54-hole circuit.

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In a recent interview, Norman admitted that his deal only has one year left. The 69-year-old had assumed this role in 2021.

I’ll answer it this way: My contract is through August of 2025. My commitment to LIV has been unquestioned and my commitment into the future is also unquestioned. Time will tell. Will there be a change in my role? My position and my role is to deliver 2025 and get our schedule done and all the things we need to do.

Greg Norman said (via Sports Illustrated)

Norman’s reign as the CEO of LIV Golf has been criticized by many. In 2022, Tiger Woods lashed at him, stating that “Greg Norman has to go” in order to end the animosity between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

During his tenure as the top boss, several big names of the game have left the PGA Tour to play on LIV Golf. Last year, Jon Rahm became the latest marquee name to join them after the likes of Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Cameron Smith.

Greg Norman left surprised by hatred towards LIV Golf

The establishment of LIV Golf was a huge moment for the sport of golf. The launch of the PIF-backed league left the game divided as several players decided to leave the tour to experience something new.

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LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman (Image via Imago)

This brought out a lot of hatred from fans and some former players. Norman was left surprised by it as this was something he did not expect to happen.

During the interview with Sports Illustrated, “the Great White Shark” claimed he was proud of everything that he had achieved as the CEO of LIV Golf.

I’m extremely proud of everything I’ve done, represented LIV and also stood up for LIV. It hasn’t been easy, right? You can’t run through a brick wall without getting bloody. I knew when I took the job I knew what it would be to some degree. I didn’t expect the hostility, the hatred, the disdain, whatever was thrown at us.

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Another reason for the fans’ negative comments towards LIV has been due to the format of the league. Every event is a 54-hole event which means there are no cuts. Along with this, the shotgun start has also failed to impress the fans.

Earlier this year, four-time major champion Ernie Els took a swipe at LIV Golf. In an interview with YellowHammer News, the South African golfer claimed LIV’s current format was not “proper golf” and that he would have never joined them at any stage of his career.