Overview
- Greg Norman called the hiring of NFL executive Brian Rolapp as PGA Tour CEO a positive shift, saying the move reflects changes prompted by LIV’s entry.
- Norman said perceptions that he sought to destroy the PGA Tour are wrong, asserting he aimed to compete within golf’s ecosystem with a different entertainment model.
- Golf reporter Gabby Herzig contrasted Norman’s combative approach with LIV CEO Scott O’Neil’s quieter, integrative style that seeks to mesh with existing leaders.
- O’Neil’s first year produced a Fox Sports distribution deal across Fox, FS1, FS2, Fox Business Network and the Fox Sports App for 2025, plus a planned switch to 72-hole events in 2026.
- O’Neil said discussions with OWGR chair Trevor Immelman have been productive, with hopes of resolving LIV’s bid for ranking points before next season to improve players’ paths into majors.