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.