Greg Norman speaks out after helping Scheffler | Golf News

LIV Golf has parted methods with Greg Norman, but the divisive former CEO of the breakaway circuit insists he is left a lasting legacy that has benefited golfers throughout the game.

The Australian spearheaded the controversial break up from the PGA Tour in 2022, turning into one of the most polarizing figures in golf. The two-time major winner has a historical past of difficult the institution courting back to his enjoying profession, and the 70-year-old says he feels “proud” of the transformation he introduced about during his three years as LIV’s commissioner.

Norman was eliminated from his place by the Saudi Arabia-funded circuit in January, with Scott O’Neil taking over, and his official ties to LIV ended in September. The group has since applied quite a few important adjustments, including a major overhaul of its competitors construction.

However, Norman maintains that the large disruption he triggered as the public face of the breakaway tour has finally helped gamers on both LIV and the PGA Tour.

Prize money has elevated considerably because of the rivalry between the circuits, with billions in personal equity capital flowing into the PGA Tour as a response to the wave of Saudi investment in skilled golf.

Norman told the Wall Street Journal he is happy to have elevated earnings for gamers, irrespective of their tour membership. “Just look at the impact that it’s had on the PGA Tour,” Norman said. “It’s changed for the betterment of the players.

“If Scottie Scheffler made $100 million a yr, I’d be comfortable days. I want I might make $100 million a yr off my golf golf equipment … LIV wasn’t about Greg Norman. LIV was about what was proper for the sport of golf.”

Scheffler’s career earnings on the PGA Tour exceed $99 million, ranking him third all-time despite his first victory coming just three years ago. The majority of those winnings came after the PGA Tour substantially boosted its prize funds.

Sharing the article on Instagram, Norman elaborated on his time leading LIV, writing: “Being the antihero was never the straightforward street. But it was the proper one.

“I knew stepping into LIV would come with criticism, controversy, and a few closed doors. I did it anyway because I believed all players deserved more – and today, you can see the impact across the entire game. For this I am proud of.”

Speaking to Australian Golf Digest last October, Norman revealed the personal price of heading up LIV, saying: “I enjoyed my time at LIV. But I’ll be honest with you, it was hard. It was very draining on me. I was working 100-hour weeks.

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“I’m not going to say all the abuse was something [of consequence], but what damage me the most was the shortage of understanding of why people would decide me and give the abuse they did.

“That was the thing that bothered me the most, because I’m the type of guy who will happily sit down and talk about things. And if I’m wrong, I’ll admit I’m wrong. But don’t judge me. Don’t judge what LIV was truly all about.”