The new season is bringing in great action-packed weekends for the fans. With many tournaments lined up now, it is time to witness your favorite players in action. Following the tournament schedule, the Asian Tour’s International series will be taking place in various places in Asia, while five of them are returning events.

The Asian Tour has now got the eye-ball of fans across the globe all thanks to the deal with LIV Golf. Following on to the Asian Tour partnership, chief Cho Minn Thant shared during an interview with Bunkered, “We’ve made some crucial decisions that got us to where we are now. But I’m happy with the way things have turned out so far.” Now the Asian Tour is the third biggest conventional tour. However, even with the partnership and new additions to the tour. Greg Norman’s aim to increase golf in his country is still untouched.

Greg Norman’s plan to grow golf in his country obstructed by PGA partnership

Greg Norman, the current CEO of LIV Golf, has been working towards expanding globally and offering importance to the MENA region. He said that LIV Golf is tapping these markets through the LIV Golf League and the International Series. The fans even praised the initiative by him. With every event of LIV Golf in Australia, people were seen praising Norman by addressing him as the Nation’s pride. After a post shared on X, fans were praising him for the tournament. One of the users commented, “He’s a great man there’s no denying that.” While other also commented stating, “Thank you Greg Norman, for your lifetime of trials that didn’t stop you, from bringing this LIV tour for all our enjoyment!”

However, the partnership between the Asian Tour and LIV Golf could be the ideal move, but the news of Greg Norman stepping down as the CEO has made it worse for the country’s golf. Even for the 2025 season, Australia is not on the list because Golf Australian and PGA of Australia have many partnerships to grow the sport. The big mergers could change the golfing realm and could be a step closer to Greg Norman’s plan.

As in the recent news, DP World Tour and LIV Golf have been in discussion of a merger. Even the long-awaited PGA Tour, DPWT and LIV Golf merger could show progress this year as President Donald Trump will take charge of it. But, Greg Norman’s not being the authority might change the direction of it.

Who will be the next CEO of LIV Golf?

Greg Norman, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, was named CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf in November 2021. Now with over 3 years, the Shark has led the organization as one of the biggest competitors for the PGA Tour. But with the news of him stepping down from the position, it is a shock to the community as to who will take charge and take the league to where it is heading.

Fortunately, the next CEO as per the reports of Sports Illustrated is Scott O’Neil. He is a former NBA and NHL executive and CEO of Harris Blitzers Sports and Entertainment. Norman’s contract will be ending in January 2025, but there is still no official confirmation from LIV Golf. It would be a tough choice to make for them. As a fan, we would want the best person to take up the role and lead the way Greg Norman did. What are your thoughts on the new leadership decision? Will anyone ever be able to do as good as Norman? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.