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Greg Norman Ends LIV Golf Tenure After Four Years

Operations remain under CEO Scott O'Neil following Norman's exit.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Greg Norman speaks to media announcing that LIV will stay in Adelaide till 2031 and the re-development of North Adelaide golf course he will design during LIV Golf Adelaide at The Grange Golf Club on February 16, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2024 Former golfer and LIV Golf Investments CEO Greg Norman pictured at the course during the second round REUTERS/Mike Segar/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Norman announced his departure on Instagram, writing that he has "officially closed out" his time with the Saudi-backed league.
  • Golf Digest reported his contract expired in August, after he had stayed on in an undefined role when Scott O'Neil replaced him as CEO and commissioner in January.
  • As the league’s inaugural chief, Norman helped launch LIV in 2021 and recruited stars including Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson.
  • LIV continues to operate with Saudi funding and a Fox Sports broadcast deal, as the tour pursues its alternative format and team-focused model.
  • Talks to reunify with the PGA Tour have stalled since April after the tour rejected a reported $1.5 billion offer, according to Reuters.