LIV Golf, Greg Norman and Rory McIlroy
LIV Golf’s outgoing CEO Greg Norman has asked Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy to both recognise that they have benefited from the breakaway league’s creation. Woods and McIlroy, two of golf’s biggest names, have been staunch opponents of LIV Golf and offered the PGA Tour its biggest show of strength when they remained with the established circuit.
While speaking with Australian Golf Digest, former LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman said that he would love to “sit down” with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. “I would love to. I would love them to recognize the fact that—like Tiger with his PIP (Player Impact Program) money—that only came because of LIV,
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods imposed themselves as the main critics of LIV Golf after the arrival of the Saudi-backed Tour on the golf scene. Two leading names on the golf scene were not open to the arrival of the Saudis in the world of golf, aware that with money they can manipulate the golf market and attract money-hungry golfers to their Tour.
Greg Norman's time as LIV Golf CEO is over after the Australian was replaced by Scott O'Neil on Wednesday, and Rory McIlroy has had his say on the move after getting his season underway
Rory McIlroy has issued a message to Greg Norman following the news of his departure from his role as LIV Golf CEO.
LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman to be replaced as the breakaway league's boss, and now the PGA Tour stars have got their way
Greg Norman said "I really have changed the game of golf more than what people realize" in a recent interview.
Greg Norman said he'd win a debate with Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods on the topic of how those PGA Tour marquee names benefited financially from the upstart new circuit.Norman served as LIV Golf's commissioner and CEO upon its inception before being replaced by Scott O'Neil last week.
Following a 2-under 70 in the opening round of the 2025 Dubai Desert Classic, Rory McIlroy addressed the announcement that Scott O'Neil had been appointed LIV Golf CEO. Having previously butted heads publicly with outgoing CEO and commissioner Greg Norman,
Former LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman wants to sit down and bury the hatchet with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy and hear them admit they’ve benefited hugely from the Saudi-backed circuit.
Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf's decision to replace Greg Norman as CEO makes it seem the league isn't going to go away anytime soon.