Greg Norman Reassured LIV Is ‘Good For The Game Of Golf’ After Positive Reaction From Masters Visit
The LIV Golf CEO was spotted at the Masters, with Norman claiming multiple patrons had come up to him saying 'what you’re doing is fantastic'
On Wednesday, LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman, was spotted walking the fairways at Augusta National, with the Australian seen greeting Min Woo Lee as players prepped for the first Major of the year.
The appearance was quite the shock for most and, following the sighting, the two-time Major winner gave a quick interview to the Washington Post, claiming that those in attendance had been positive towards him.
"Walking around here today, there’s not one person who said to me, 'Why did you do LIV?'" Norman said whilst out on the course. "There’s been hundreds of people, even security guys, stopping me, saying, 'Hey, what you’re doing is fantastic.' To me, that tells you that what we have and the platform fits within the ecosystem, and it’s good for the game of golf."
Coming into the Masters, one of the big talking points has been the number of LIV golfers who are missing out on the first Major of the year. Talor Gooch, who claimed LIV's individual title in 2023, told Australian Golf Digest that, if "Rory McIlroy wins The Masters his achievement could be diminished without the world’s best in the field."
Along with Gooch, Dean Burmester held off a number of Major challengers to win LIV Golf Miami and, in the case of Norman, the LIV Golf CEO claims that: "There’s probably a couple that have been overlooked that should be in."
He went on to add: "What is that number? I’m not going to give it a definitive number, but they’re definitely quality players that have done incredible performances over the last six to nine months that are worthy of it.”
Beginning on Thursday, Scottie Scheffler is the heavy favourite to pick up a second Masters title, following two wins and a runner-up showing in his last three events. Amongst the LIV roster, Jon Rahm will be hoping to defend his Masters title, whilst Joaquin Niemann is enjoying a superb run of form as he looks for a first Major scalp.
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Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.
Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?
Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°
Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2, 15°, 19°
Hybrid: Adams Super Hybrid, 22°
Irons: Mizuno MP54, 5-PW
Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°
Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
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