'The Super Bowl Of Golf' - Norman Calls For LIV Vs PGA Tour Match

The LIV Golf CEO posted a message out onto his social media platforms calling for a LIV Golf vs PGA Tour Ryder Cup style match

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LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman, has waded in on the possibility of a LIV vs PGA Tour Ryder Cup style match, with the Australian appearing to be in favour for the event to take place.

Posting a poll to his Instagram account Norman, who revealed back in September that "we have no interest in sitting down with them (PGA Tour)", found that 91% of followers would watch a Ryder Cup style event between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, with the 67-year-old stating: "Nearly 10,000 fans have spoken. Bring on the Super Bowl of golf #LIVGolf vs #PGATour."

The original idea of the match-up first came from the Twitter account 'Flushing It', which suggested that Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods would be the captains, with the cream of the crop from both the rival Tours facing off against one another.

Although the chances of this ever happening is nil, it didn't stop Mickelson from chirping in about the possibility, with Lefty stating that: "It sounds great, but we would dominate them so soundly and it would be over so quick that tv would have to fill an hour of dead time. That's why it's not happening at this time."

Again, the chances of a LIV Golf vs PGA Tour Ryder Cup match is nil and this is because of the ongoing legal battles between the two. Recently, it was reported by the Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard  that the PGA Tour has taken even more wide-reaching steps to dissuade players from teeing it up on the big-money circuit, with non-members affected, including top amateurs and college players.

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Along with the ban, there is also the matter of the antitrust lawsuit which is set for a January 2024 trial date. Filed in August 2022, 11 former PGA Tour players have been indefinitely suspended from the PGA Tour after moving to the Saudi-backed circuit, and it is that sanction they wish to challenge.

Over time, the majority of the original 11 golfers have dropped out of the case, but LIV Golf has joined as a party to the original suit. As of writing, it is reported that a judge may have to step in and make a huge ruling in the PGA Tour and LIV Golf’s legal dispute after the two failed to reach an agreement on the discovery process that requires documentation being viewed and the Saudi Arabian financial backers being questioned.

Matt Cradock
Staff Writer

Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.

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