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Norman with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of the PIF Fund

Greg Norman set to be replaced as chairman of LIV Golf

Greg Norman says he is to be replaced as the chief executive of LIV Golf.

Greg Norman in attendance on day two of this year's Masters

R&A 'not aware' of Norman's Open plans

The R&A is not aware if LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman plans to be among a record crowd for this year's Open Championship at Royal Troon.

Golf • 30 Apr 24

Greg Norman is 'open-minded' on LIV events switching to 72 holes

Norman open-minded on LIV move to 72 holes

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman said he is open-minded about the idea of moving to a traditional 72-hole format, though he added that the Saudi-backed circuit would need to evaluate the impact of adding an extra round to its 54-hole, no-cut events.

Golf • 24 Apr 24

LIV's Greg Norman stuns Augusta by showing up as fan

Greg Norman, who was not wanted at the 2023 Masters, showed up at Augusta National on the eve of this year's tournament to support the members of his LIV Golf circuit competing in the year's first major.

Golf • 10 Apr 24

The final pairing in 2023 are both now at LIV

Can LIV crew deliver belated Augusta glory for Norman?

The 13-strong LIV contingent contains some contenders, not least the reigning champion fresh from his dinner host duties.

Golf • 14 Apr 24

Greg Norman described the decision as 'petty'

No Augusta invite for Norman, confirms Masters chairman

Masters chairman Fred Ridley has confirmed LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman was not invited to Augusta National this year.

Golf • 05 Apr 23

Thomas Pieters makes switch to LIV Golf

Former Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters has joined LIV Golf as the Saudi-funded breakaway finalised its line-up for the 2023 season.

Golf • 21 Feb 23

'No matter where I go in the world, nobody - not one person - has said what I'm doing is stupid or wrong'

Norman: I pay zero attention to Woods and McIlroy

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman is not the least bit bothered by criticism from Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

Golf • 04 Dec 22

Tiger Woods and Greg Norman at St Andrews back in 2005

Tiger backs up Rory call for LIV Golf boss Norman to go

Tiger Woods has echoed Rory McIlroy's call for Greg Norman to quit as LIV Golf CEO to allow a settlement to be negotiated in golf's civil war.

Golf • 29 Nov 22

Rory McIlroy has continued his war of words with Greg Norman

McIlroy calls for Norman to quit LIV position

World number one Rory McIlroy believes Greg Norman should quit as LIV Golf CEO to allow the "adults" to negotiate a peace settlement in golf's civil war.

Golf • 15 Nov 22

Rory McIlroy can see a day when Norman is welcomed back

McIlroy and Woods back R&A's exclusion of Norman

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have backed the R&A's decision not to invite Greg Norman to compete in the Celebration of Champions or attend the Champions' Dinner ahead of the 150th Open at St Andrews.

Golf • 12 Jul 22

The R&A have said that they hope Greg Norman can attend in future

Shark off menu at St Andrew's as Norman denied invite

The R&A have opted against inviting two-time Open champion Greg Norman to the Champions Dinner at St Andrew's..

Golf • 09 Jul 22

Reed 'super excited' to sign up to lucrative LIV series

Former Masters champion Patrick Reed has become the latest player to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational series.

Golf • 11 Jun 22

Norman surprised by Na's resignation from PGA Tour

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman admits he was "surprised" by Kevin Na's decision to resign from the PGA Tour in order to compete in the LIV Golf Invitational Series.

Golf • 06 Jun 22

Norman said "we all make mistakes" in response to questions about Jamal Khashoggi's murder

Amnesty condemns Norman over Saudi 'mistake' comments

Greg Norman's description of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi as a "mistake" has been branded "wrong and seriously misguided" by Amnesty International.

Golf • 12 May 22

Norman won the Open in 1986 and 1993 whilst achieving runner-up finishes at all the other majors

Norman's campaign to keep pro golfers off bread line

Greg Norman is determined that professional golfers will no longer have to slum it in economy class.

Golf • 15 May 22

"This whole thing about Saudi Arabia and Khashoggi and human rights, talk about it, but also talk about the good that the country is doing in changing its culture."

'We all make mistakes' - Norman on Khashoggi murder

Greg Norman has described the murder of Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi as a mistake and said that 'we've all made mistakes' as he pledged to "defend, reimburse and represent" any players facing sanctions by participating in the LIV Golf Invitational Series.

Golf • 12 May 22

Norman: 'Sadly, the PGA Tour seems intent on denying professional golfers their right to play golf, unless it's exclusively in a PGA Tour tournament'

PGA won't release players for opening LIV Series event

Greg Norman has hit out at the decision by the PGA Tour not to grant players permission to contest next month's first LIV Golf Invitational Series event, labelling it "anti-fan and anti-golfer".

Golf • 11 May 22

Greg Norman says he is looking "decades" into the future

Norman claims Super League has €1.87bn cash boost

Greg Norman says he has been given an extra £1.6bn (€1.87bn) in funding from Saudi Arabia to build his series of 54-hole events into a full league by 2024.

Golf • 10 May 22

Sergio Garcia 'can't wait' to leave the PGA Tour

Sergio Garcia's departure from the PGA Tour to the LIV Golf Invitational Series is all but official.

Golf • 06 May 22

The Super League's commissioner, Greg Norman, says he has sent invitations to over 250 players, and has insisted they will be able to continue to fulfil their existing commitment

Criterion Club to host first Super League golf event

The Criterion Club in St Albans will host the first event of the lucrative and controversial Saudi-backed golf Super League in June.

Golf • 16 Mar 22

Greg Norman: "We may start with a modest number of players, but we won't stay that way for long."

'We will not stop' - Norman talks up Saudi breakaway

Greg Norman, the frontman for the proposed Super Golf League [SGL], says the Saudi-backed competition is launching and will announce its first events later on Wednesday.

Golf • 16 Mar 22

Greg Norman has penned a hard-hitting letter to PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan

Norman accuses PGA Tour chief of 'bullying players'

Greg Norman has written an open letter to PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, accusing him of "bullying" players with "unenforceable" threats of a lifetime ban if they join a rival league.

Golf • 24 Feb 22

Graeme McDowell (L) and Corey Conners on the third hole at the Tiburon Golf Club event

Fast start for McDowell and team-mate Conners

Portrush golfer Graeme McDowell and his team-mate Corey Conners are just one shot off the lead after day one of the QBE Shootout in Florida.

Golf • 11 Dec 21

Greg Norman: "This idea has been around for a long time."

Greg Norman: Asian Tour is not an attack on the PGA

Former world number one Greg Norman insists the launch of a new 10-tournament series on the Asian Tour is not a "direct attack" on the PGA Tour.

Golf • 03 Nov 21