Greg Norman is set to link up with organizers of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, with News Corp. reporting that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had picked the famed golfer to replace a retiring politician on the 24-person organizing board.
Greg Norman is a man who has done a lot for the world of golf, although his latest decisions have not exactly caused positive reactions.
Norman has acted in the same way before, smoothing relations between Australia and Donald Trump. It is known that Greg Norman and Donald Trump have been on good terms for a long time. In an interview with the media, Norman admitted that he helped ease relations between the two countries, saying: "There was a request put through, yeah," Norman said.
The golfing great hinted that he was called upon once again to act as a bridge between the Australian government and Donald Trump.
Rory McIlroy has never hidden his frustration with Greg Norman, frequently criticizing the Australian as he helped launch the LIV Golf League and, in McIlroy’s mind, initiated the schism with the PGA Tour that has harmed men’s professional golf.
During his time as LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman never missed an opportunity to promote the fledging golf league, often with a bombastic tone that only seemed to fuel the tension the Saudi-backed endeavor created while disrupting the world of men’s professional golf.
A few months ago, Sports Business Journal reported that LIV Golf would move on from embattled commissioner Greg Norman and replace him with a seasoned sports administrator.
Greg Norman says he would love to sit down with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy to discuss how Saudi-funded LIV Golf has made them richer.
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy shares his thoughts on Greg Norman's exit from LIV Golf, mentions that it's a "good move."
Brisbane must prioritise stadiums for the 2032 Olympics which are easy to navigate for fans and have long-term value for the city, according to Greg Norman, the newest member of the powerful board organising the Games.
Australian sporting legend and global businessman Greg Norman will join the powerful board organising Brisbane’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in a major coup for the city’s global reputation.
Scott O'Neil took up the mantle after Norman as the new chief executive officer of the Saudi Arabia-backed golf league. Recently, the 69-year-old former CEO spoke about his contributions towards the evolution of LIV Golf. As reported by the Australian Golf Digest, Norman said in the interview: