‘Kicked His A**’: Greg Norman Jr Fires Back at Fred Couples’s Legacy Taunts Against LIV Golf

After Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf move, debates in the golfing silo have seen a massive upward trend. Many young and veteran golfers have taken to their SNS to post about the deflection, and, to say the least, the points have caused quite havoc. Where there have been PGAT stars questioning the player and the motive for the move, many have also been questioning the LIV League for what it offers.

The conversations have been ongoing. In recent times, Fred Couples has made an outlandish “My A**” statement about the monetary involvement in the move. Now, jumping into the conversation pool, Greg Norman Jr. has added some fuel to the fire with some sarcastic remarks and a bitter reminder of the past.

Fred Couples challenges LIV Golf players’ honesty; Greg Norman Jr. fires back 

Recently, in a candid interview on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, veteran Fred Couples didn’t mince words when expressing his doubts about the motivations behind players joining LIV Golf. Couples, known for his straightforward opinions, questioned the authenticity of players’ endorsements of LIV Golf’s product and highlighted the substantial financial incentives as the primary driving force.

He specifically called out the trend of players attributing greatness to LIV Golf based on lucrative deals, challenging them to be transparent about their wants and look for money. Referencing Rahm’s recent move to LIV Golf, he talked about the need for honesty among players, urging the next golfing superstar to openly acknowledge the financial allure rather than paint a rosy picture of the league’s appeal.

A day after the statement, Greg Norman Jr. has made it clear that the LIV side isn’t taking these shots lying down. Taking to Twitter, the baby shark quoted the tweet and brought back an old predicament in defense, writing, “He is just still bitter we kicked his ass in the 2008 ADT Skills Challenge. 😎”

The incident that Norman Jr. referred to was a big deal back in the day. And although there was no Saudi league back in the day, it was a moment of sheer dominance for the now-LIV side over Couples!

A decade-old victory fuels interest amidst the PGAT and LIV Golf feud

Greg Norman and his son, Gregory Norman Jr., achieved a big feat a decade or more ago. The golfers earned themselves a win in golf’s ADT Skills Challenge in Florida in 2008. The father-son duo secured a first-place finish and made a fat earning of $290,000, with Gregory Jr. making a decisive shot worth $250,000.

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In the game, Rocco Mediate and his caddie Matt Achatz claimed four of the eight skill competitions, earning $230,000. Following this, Fred Couples and caddie Joe LaCava took third place, earning $155,000, including $20,000 from Couples’s impressive 311-yard shot in the long drive competition.

The loss was a bittersweet pill to swallow for Couples to swallow then. Norman Jr. mentioning the predicament now adds a layer of interest to the tussle of jabs between PGAT and LIV Golf associates and players. What unfolds next, though, only time will tell!

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