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Scott O'Neil to Replace Greg Norman as LIV Golf CEO

The leadership transition marks a new phase for the Saudi-backed golf league as it navigates global expansion and potential PGA Tour collaboration.

  • Greg Norman, LIV Golf's inaugural CEO, will step down from his role but is expected to remain in a senior advisory position within the organization.
  • Scott O'Neil, a seasoned executive with experience in the NBA, NHL, and Merlin Entertainments, has been selected as Norman's successor.
  • The leadership change comes as LIV Golf seeks to strengthen its global presence, with new events planned in South Korea and Japan for 2025.
  • O'Neil's appointment is seen as a strategic move to foster collaboration with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, with negotiations ongoing for a potential alliance.
  • Under Norman's tenure, LIV Golf disrupted the professional golf landscape by attracting top players with lucrative contracts, though it faced widespread criticism and controversy.
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