Ever since Greg Norman decided to be the face of LIV Golf, things have changed. The PGA Tour has made attempts to ban all LIV defectors from their Tours. However, the backlash from the PGA Tour did not sit well with ‘The Great White Shark’. In a recent statement, Norman called out all those who decided to remain ignorant to the LIV model.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
In addition to this, Norman made the golfing world acknowledge his achievements. His list of achievements is probably one of the longest ones. He also talked about what happened in the R&A.
Greg Norman calls out people for acting indifferent to the LIV model
Greg Norman is famously called the ‘Great White Shark’ in the World of Golf. The pro golfer has recently called out the PGA Tour for their past actions against his new venture, LIV Golf.
Ever since the battle began between the Tours and LIV Golf, the rift has been widening every day. Recently, Norman indirectly took a hit against the PGA Tour for destroying the Tour. He also called out people for not trying to understand the LIV Model and how it is beneficial for the World of golf, in its entirety.
@flushingitgolf seen this? pic.twitter.com/zN65Cforqi
— Tom H (@hobbzee) October 1, 2022
He was not far behind to make the world of golf acknowledge his long list of achievements. Norman also talked about his efforts to establish the game in far-off parts of the world. He made efforts to spread the game of golf in countries like China and the Middle east.
Norman said, “I’ve done a lot for the game of golf. I was the number one player in the world for six years. I’ve done things in the game of golf. I promoted the game of golf. I’ve grown the game of golf, globally. I took a mission on myself, as an individual player, to fly all around the world. So when they do these- what happened in the R&A was a petty, cheap, childish shot, to be honest with you. And if you can’t rise above it all, shame on you.”
He continued, “Not to understand what the LIV business model is, and to see how it sits within the ecosystem. Shame on you. Because in business you understand what your opponent’s got, you understand what your competitors got, and unpack it all to make both entities better for each other, not try and destroy us. And we haven’t tried to destroy the PGA.”
Norman lashed back at the PGA Tour and called the Tour out for their actions toward LIV Golf. He accused the Tour of trying to destroy the newborn golf league. On the other hand, he claimed that LIV is not doing the same.
Norman uninvited from the Shark Shootout
Norman shared a post on his social media. Wherein, he informed his followers about how the Tour uninvited him from the event that he hosted for charity for the last few decades.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
In a Twitter post, Norman made allegations against the Tour for uninviting him to the said event. People were quick to react. While some supported Norman for what he said, others rose in disagreement with his statement and decided to speak in support of the Tour.
Norman’s son was also not far behind in coming to his father’s support and retweeted the statement issued by Norman. Many Twitter users acknowledged and reacted to his retweet of the statement.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
What do you think about Norman’s opinion on the issue? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Watch This Story: Just days after giving a shoutout to Gisele Bundchen amidst Tom Brady divorce rumors Golf beauty Paige Spiranac hails TB12 for his NFL opening night performance