Greg Norman
Former pro golfer and the first CEO of LIV Golf Investments
- Entries
- 10
- On the record
- 0
- Stories
- 1
- Latest entry
- Jan 15, 2025
The record
Greg Norman's record before LIV Golf is a playing career documented by the game's governing bodies and halls of fame. He won the Open Championship twice, by five shots at Turnberry in 1986 and at Royal St George's in 1993, where a closing 64 gave him a 267 total, two ahead of Nick Faldo. The Memorial Tournament, which made him its honoree in 2017, credits him with 331 weeks at the top of the Official World Golf Ranking.
He was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001 through the PGA Tour ballot with 80.1 percent of the votes cast, and the Sport Australia Hall of Fame lists him as a Legend of Australian Sport from 2007. In October 2021 he was named chief executive of LIV Golf Investments, a company majority owned by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, which started with a 10-event Asian Tour series worth more than $200 million.
The role put him at odds with the game's establishment. In July 2022 the R&A told him he would not be invited to the 150th Open's champions' events at St Andrews, a decision he called petty. That September he went to Capitol Hill to meet members of Congress, which LIV said was to counter the PGA Tour's anti-competitive efforts. LIV named Scott O'Neil chief executive in January 2025, with Norman handing off day-to-day management but staying involved.
Roles and honours on the record
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Announced as CEO of LIV Golf Investments, per AP's timeline. LIV Golf tells court it will wind down after $5B+ Saudi cash
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The record, entry by entry
- 1986 Official Norman won the Open Championship at Turnberry by five shots, after a second-round 63. The R&A, The Open history, 1986 Turnberry
- 1993 Official He won the Open at Royal St George's with a 267 total, two shots ahead of Nick Faldo, closing with a record-equalling 64. The R&A, The Open history, 1993 Royal St George's
- 2001-05-31 Official Norman was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame through the PGA Tour ballot with 80.1 percent of the ballots cast, alongside the late Payne Stewart, with induction set for November 11 at World Golf Village. Irish Times report
- 2007 Official The Sport Australia Hall of Fame, which had inducted him as an Athlete Member, elevated him to Legend of Australian Sport. Sport Australia Hall of Fame, member page
- 2017 Official The Memorial Tournament named Norman its honoree, citing his 331 weeks atop the Official World Golf Ranking and his golf course design, clothing and wine businesses under Great White Shark Enterprises. Memorial Tournament, honoree profile
- 2021-10-29 Official Norman was named CEO of LIV Golf Investments, majority owned by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, which announced a 10-tournament Asian Tour series from 2022 with more than $200 million invested. Golf Business News report
- 2022-07-09 Reported The R&A said it had decided not to invite Norman to the 150th Open's Celebration of Champions and Champions' Dinner, saying it wanted the focus to stay on the championship and its heritage. Norman called the decision petty. Sky Sports report
- 2022-09-19 Reported Norman visited Capitol Hill to meet members of Congress. LIV spokesman Jonathan Grella said the aim was to educate members on LIV's business model and counter the PGA Tour's anti-competitive efforts. CNBC report
- 2025-01-15 Official LIV Golf named Scott O'Neil its chief executive. Norman handed off day-to-day management and stayed involved with the league, saying he was excited to pass the baton. NBC Sports report