LIV Golf has been on the news ever since it was launched by Greg Norman in October 2021. Several players left their former tours and started joining the Saudi-backed league after the tournament gained traction in the media. However, things have now started to turn around for LIV as officials are now making headlines for leaving the league. And fans have reacted in unique ways to the developing news story.
LIV Golf suffers another massive setback as CEO Atul Khosla exits the league
As per recent reports, Atul Khosla, who was the Chief Operating Officer of LIV Golf, has now taken an exit from Norman’s business model. LIV Golf is currently trying its best to deal with the executive’s departure. Moreover, the numerous reactions from fans are making it all the more pressurizing for the Saudi circuit.
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Matt Goodman, the president of franchises for LIV Golf since May, is no longer with the organization, my colleague @EricPrisbell is reporting. LIV COO Atul Khosla also stepped down from his role recently pic.twitter.com/fJYb6jHz6P
— Josh Carpenter (@JoshACarpenter) January 5, 2023
Veteran sports executive Atul Khosla is no longer part of LIV and its operations. His sudden exit is also being combined with the alleged departure of 4-5 more people from the league. And as per No Laying Up, Matt Goodman is also among the ones leaving the venture.
According to a tweet by golf junkie Josh Carpenter, Goodman has also stepped down from his role. He was the president of franchises for LIV Golf from May 2022. The news is receiving reactions from golf fans and enthusiasts all over the world.
Fans react to shocking LIV news
Fans are giving all kinds of mixed reactions to the recent LIV Golf news. This could be a huge failure for the league and might result in bringing issues in the league’s management. Some fans said that this could be a chance for the PGA Tour to take advantage of LIV Golf’s situation. A Twitter user even suggested that the American tour should offer a 1-time amnesty to its former players.
Definitely not good when coupled with the deafening silence.
Feel like Jay could send a death blow to LIV right now if he offered a 1 time amnesty. Come back and all is forgiven. You can play 2023 but with no FedEx points and you’re fully in for 24.
— Undefeated Champion of Tweeter (@1dad2lads) January 6, 2023
While others stated that there were chances that more players could leave LIV in the coming days. An user even used a great “rats leaving a ship” analogy to supposedly convey that LIV Golf was going to fall soon. Here is what some of the fans have to say about it:
Will be super interesting to see how 2023 plays out.
More guys will leave – but it has been surprising LIV hasn't had any signing recently and next tourney is a little over a month away.
— Jared Doerfler (@DoerflerJared) January 6, 2023
Why do rats leave a ship?
— Tyler Munson (@TylerMunson7) January 6, 2023
The catalysts of impending doom for LIV.
Good riddance— Luke, (@lukerigs91) January 6, 2023
On the other hand, the Norman-led league also had some supporters in the audience on social media. Some said that there can’t be many adults onboard if something new-gen is on the way.
Losing the adults in the room who run things means LIV is winning! – LIV defense force
— Patrick (@panderson1988) January 6, 2023
How many times will you guys use the phrase “only adult in the room” when talking about this one?
— Nate (@nheld) January 6, 2023
However, others simply made fun of Norman’s current assumed situation at the moment using memes and graphics.
— John D'Orazio (@john_dorazio) January 6, 2023
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— Jamie Weir (@jamiecweir) January 6, 2023
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It would be interesting to see what happens next in the world of golf. Knowing that two strong players in the league have now taken away their support, things will be pretty challenging for LIV Golf.
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