Ever since the announcement of LIV Golf, Greg Norman has been the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons. Holding the position of CEO in the Saudi Arabia-backed league, the former Open Championship winner has been receiving a massive backlash from the golf world. However, the tables now seem to have taken a U-turn.
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Taking to his Twitter handle, Norman recently put up a tweet. He extended his support to the current Presidents Cup’s International team captain, Trevor Immelman. Prompt is his Twitter game, Trevor took no time to respond. However, the response from Trevor seemed enough to receive a backlash from the golf world.
Earlier, the golf world opened its arms to welcome one of the most awaited tournaments of the year: the Presidents Cup. While some fans expressed their support for their favorite team, others expressed excitement about the event itself.
Golf World criticizes Trev Immelman’s reply to Greg Norman
Walking on a similar path was Greg Norman. A former part of the International team, Norman took to his Twitter saying, “Outside of all this angst – golf is golf, competition is competition; something every golfer thrives on. As a former player & Captain of the International Team, I wish Trevor Immelman & his entire team the very best in repeating our only 1998 Presidents Cup success in Melbourne.”
Outside of all this angst – golf is golf, competition is competition; something every golfer thrives on. As a former player & Captain of the International Team, I wish @TrevorImmelman & his entire team the very best in repeating our only 1998 @PresidentsCup success in Melbourne. pic.twitter.com/iwdELJpHfE
— Greg Norman (@SharkGregNorman) September 22, 2022
The comments on the post had a mixed bag of responses from the golf world. But Trevor Immelman’s response to the limelight. Responding to the tweet, he wrote, “LOL”.
LOL
— Trevor Immelman (@TrevorImmelman) September 23, 2022
Trevor’s reply assumingly came as a show of protest for LIV Golf. The league, that pulled back Trevor from getting his strongest player, now a LIV golfer, Cameron Smith, into the team.
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Norman has been a victim of utmost criticism ever since LIV Golf. However, that wasn’t the case this time. Unlike the previous tweets from Norman, this one pulled in support from the golf world. Learning about Trevor’s reply, fans expressed their disapproval.
You are an embarrassment to the Presidents Cup.
Your team is about to be on the wrong end of a historical loss, but at least you were able to get joke in on Twitter and continue to feed an unnecessary divide in the sport.
— Tyler Wall (@TylerWall14) September 23, 2022
No Offense but you should be upset with Jay Monahan and not Greg Norman. Jay should never had disallowed players from playing no matter what tour. If their play earned their way on the team they should have been allowed. Stop blaming the players blame Monahan
— Sean Bergeron (@SeanBergeron20) September 23, 2022
Mr Immelman, it wasn’t Greg who banned your best players.
— Darren Timms (@darrentimmsgolf) September 23, 2022
Less LOL on Twitter and maybe more focus to try to not get embarrassed like everyone assumes will happen. So far not a good start. Back to the booth Trev
— DDWPGA (@NMRomesGolf) September 23, 2022
How’s that comment working out for you Clever Trevor! How’s the international team doing so far?
— Douglas Austen (@douglasausten01) September 23, 2022
Several social media users questioned his response.
Trevor, you've won 2 PGA tournaments in your career. How are you even a captain?
— yungkuch (@YungKuch) September 23, 2022
This is such a disgraceful look. How in earth were you named captain. No wonder the team is getting flogged
— Crypto Nerd (@CryptoNerd_2017) September 23, 2022
Ah- Trevor— you are an embarrassment as a captain for your yellowness in not standing up to your employer for not allowing you to choose the best team of international golfers to represent you and the international golfing fraternity! A cardboard cut out of a captain!!
— Progolfbangkok (@progolfbangkok) September 24, 2022
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@TrevorImmelman I had that same response watching you try to coach this team
LOL
— Andrew (@dwmpandrew) September 23, 2022
The backlash from the fans came in lieu of the current performance of the International team. With the tournament halfway through, the Americans have been in a dominant position, leading with a score of 8-2. Doing the math, The American team now needs 7.5 points to win the clash. Further, the International team needs to pocket 13.5 points to seal the victory.
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