LIV Golf: Greg Norman’s Masters look has stunning twist

Greg Norman, the Australian {golfing} legend, is a three-time runner up at The Masters. He completed as bride’s maid in 1986, 1987 and 1996. It’s onerous to inform the historical past of Augusta Nationwide with out mentioning Norman’s exploits.

However in recent times, he has grow to be a divisive topic within the golf world. The LIV Golf CEO has been a staunch proponent of the Saudi-funded rival tour, going as far as to credit score LIV with the PGA Tour’s $3 billion deal with Strategic Sports activities Group.

Regardless of the discord between Norman and the PGA Tour, he was seen strolling the grounds at Augusta Nationwide Wednesday.

However his presence shouldn’t be what’s most fascinating, however the capability with which he’s there.

Norman is a ticketed patron on the grounds, in keeping with the Washington Submit.

“Strolling round right here in the present day, there’s not one one that stated to me, ‘Why did you do LIV?’” he advised the Washington Submit. “There’s been tons of of individuals… stopping me, saying, ‘Hey, what you’re doing is incredible.’ To me that tells you that the platform we’ve got matches inside the ecosystem and it’s good for the sport of golf.”

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It’s onerous to understand how real and correct his declare is. However there may be little doubt that love nonetheless exists for ‘The Shark.’

Augusta Nationwide chairman Fred Ridley beforehand disclosed he withheld an invite to Norman in 2023, stating that he wished to maintain “give attention to the competitors.”

So, Norman took it upon himself to seek out his approach by means of the principle gates alongside a few LIV executives.

“I’m right here as a result of we’ve got 13 gamers however gained 10 Masters between them,” Norman stated. “So I’m simply right here to assist them, do the very best I can to point out them, ‘Hey, the boss is right here rooting for you.’”

Certainly a few of the finest gamers on the LIV tour will tee it up this week, together with reigning champion Jon Rahm.

It’s anybody’s guess who will win The Masters. However with the expertise despatched from LIV, it will not be stunning if Norman was celebrating Sunday night.

Kendall Capps is the Senior Editor of SB Nation’s Enjoying By way of. For extra golf protection, observe us @_PlayingThrough on all main social media platforms.