Greg Norman’s Dad Passes Away at 95; LIV Chief Pens Emotional Message: ‘You Were Our Patriarch’

Greg Norman is currently one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the sports world. The former professional golfer has introduced a new golf league to the world. Moreover, Norman has made deals with some of the best players in the world. However, among all the professional profit, Norman recently suffered a personal loss as his father passed away. And to express his feelings, the golf legend wrote an emotional message for his old man as a tribute on Instagram.

Greg Norman’s emotional message after his father’s demise

Mervin Norman, the father of LIV CEO Greg Norman, recently passed away. The news came in as Greg Norman posted a picture of himself with his father along with a heart-wrenching message. The “shark” found his social media profile as a way to express his true feelings in front of the world after the huge loss.

In memory of his father, Greg Norman wrote, “When you lose that person they are gone until you meet them again in a higher place.” Explaining his father’s role and contribution in his life, Norman continued to write, “Dad you were always there for me, drove me to be who I am, gave me the genes, mind, heart, soul, and strength to achieve things I never expected myself and few have ever achieved.”

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The retired golfer made everyone emotional with his words as he compared himself with his father. “I am you in every way.” Norman wrote. “We will meet again for me to fill you in with my final chapters of my life. I love you and miss you already. RIP Dad” It was heartbreaking to read such a sad yet beautiful note from Greg Norman for his old man. The man who came in loud and changed the entire face of the sport, is currently in silence, praying for his father’s soul to be at peace.

Who else does Greg Norman have in his family?

Gregory John Norman is one of Australia’s most decorated ex-golfers who held the no. 1 position for 331 weeks between the 1980s and 1990s. While his father, Mervin Norman was an electrical engineer, and his mother, Toini Norman, was a homemaker as well as a successful golfer. Norman also has a sister named Janis, who lives in Australia. While the LIV mastermind moved to Florida, United States to follow his dreams.

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