The golf world has consistently found itself in surprise owing to the presence of LIV Golf and its players in the game. But what would have stopped the CEO of the Saudi-backed league, Greg Norman, in his tracks recently ahead of the event in Jeddah? It could be the swirling rumors of one of his star players, Dustin Johnson, joining the new TMRW Golf League, headed by none other than golf legend Tiger Woods.

But even so, that’s all there is to it, just rumors. And, the bossman was quick to jump back to his feet as he was seen having a good time with none other than Johnson’s father-in-law, Wayne Gretzky. when the former took to his social media handle to share an update, surprising many!

Greg Norman’s viral post with Wayne Gretzky

The hype in the community is slowly reaching its peak as the tournament in Jeddah is just around the corner. But even as the event, which risks many players their status for the 2024 season due to the presence of the ‘Drop Zone’, inches closely, Greg Norman was seen spending quality time with Gretzky ahead of the same.

In an update on his Instagram handle, the retired professional golfer uploaded a picture with the Canadian. The duo is seen posing with the trophy that Norman won at the Canadian Open championship in Oakville, Ontario, where he won in a playoff against former golfer Bruce Lietzke.

Moreover, the Australian entrepreneur uploaded the snap with a caption mentioning the ex-ice hockey professional as “One of the great people and characters in life.” Adding to his wording, the 68-year-old indicated that “all he wanted to see were his (Norman’s) Canadian Open trophies,” all the while alluding to the good time they had together.

Amidst the tensions of the Jeddah event and the rumors of Johnson joining the tech-infused league, the picture comes as a relief to many LIV Golf fans. Besides, even the CEO of the PIF-funded league would not have thought that his post would blow up in the community.

Norman’s ‘best trophy’ draws in a frenzy of reactions

The picture of the duo went ahead to evoke a lot of responses from the golfing world as many took to his comments to express themselves. The reactions ranged from admiration to sarcasm for the Aussie as he took to his handle to show off his friendship with the legend and the trophy. Let us take a look at some of the comments.

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The 1992 trophy was the second Canadian Open that the Aussie won. The first one came in 1984 when he beat golf icon Jack Nicklaus by two strokes. And, there were fans who couldn’t forget the same as they commented, “I remember seeing you win the Canadian Open in the mid 80s st Glen Abbey. The vibe was electric.”

What many of the netizens managed to notice was a big statue that was behind the duo. But what’s more surprising was that the inanimate object was very similar to the CEO. And, a follower rightfully pointed that out as he said, “Is that a huge statue of yourself?”

The Canadian Open win would have been one of the many precious tournaments that Norman won in his lifetime. But this one, on this special occasion with a Canadian counterpart, would prove to be extra special as a netizen commented, “Best trophy gents i was there working on PGA staff.”

Meanwhile, there were sarcastic ones that took a jab at the ex-pro for not winning a Masters Tournament. A comment made by one of such people said, “Show him your green jacket.”

Even so, there were people who saw him as nothing short of a GOAT while standing beside another legend himself. The comment went, “The Goat and Wayne Gretzky.”

The final championship of the LIV Golf season took place in Miami last year. The event this year would also see the place hosting the final of the league. And, a fan was excited for the same as he commented, “Y’all were a blast in Miami last year! See ya again soon.”

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