SYDNEY:
Greg Norman has formally signed off from LIV Golf, saying he “modified the sport globally” whereas teasing an “thrilling subsequent journey”.
The Australian was the general public face of the Saudi-backed breakaway tour since its inception in 2022, luring a slew of golf’s elite stars with big-money offers together with Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Jon Rahm.
However he was additionally a polarising determine in a rift with the established PGA Tour, which fractured the sport and divided gamers and followers.
He was changed as chief government by Scott O’Neill in January.
Former world primary Norman remained concerned with the tour, however in an announcement on Instagram late Thursday stated his time was now up.
“After 4 unforgettable years, I’ve formally closed out my time with LIV Golf, and reflecting with nothing however gratitude, pleasure and achievement,” he stated.
“Collectively, we constructed a motion that modified the sport globally. We created alternatives for each gamers and followers and broaden the ecosystem of golf.”
“My dedication to do what was and nonetheless is, the suitable factor for golf, the gamers and followers by no means wavered.”
Norman didn’t give particulars of his future plans, however the 70-year-old instructed he was not executed but.
“As for what’s subsequent … keep tuned!” he stated. “Thrilling occasions forward. Onward to the following journey.”
LIV Golf’s 2026 season tees off in Saudi Arabia in February.
