LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman recently took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to highlight some top moments for the breakaway series 2023. His highlights included Jon Rahm’s arrival, Brooks Koepka’s PGA Championship win, Bryson DeChambeau’s historic round of 58, and many more. He also added a point in which he hinted about more players expected to join the Saudi-backed league.
A few points were even more attractive as he mentioned the potential merger deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and their financers that would make the game better for fans and players. Another highlighting point was Norman’s description of their newest member, Jon Rahm. He wrote,
“The best and most important player in the world today -Jon Rahm – joins our LIV family”
2023 was full of highlights for myself and LIV Golf:
✅ LIV players showed they are among the best players in the world – bar none, no matter where they play
✅Bryson’s historic 58 – the best round I have ever witnessed an extraordinary accomplishment
✅Brooks won a major -… pic.twitter.com/F9Zj5VI1Za
— Greg Norman (@SharkGregNorman) December 31, 2023
Greg Norman also emphasized on making the game of golf more appealing in Australia. He mentioned how the LIV Golf Adelaide event successfully drew a record crowd. He also assured that their “purpose and mission” has remained same since day one, and he hopes to continue it in the future.
Norman thanked his “loyal staff” for standing by his side. He ended by hoping for new heights for the Saudi-backed league in 2024.
“I Used To Be Your Biggest Fan” – Greg Norman’s 2023 Highlights Receives Mixed Reaction From Fans
The New Year post by Greg Norman has garnered a lot of attention from fans on X. While some praised the Saudi-funded series’ product, some were very reluctant to digest the highlighted points.
One of the fans proclaimed that he was the biggest fan earlier. However, he added on by criticizing LIV Golf by calling their “TV product” not equivalent to the PGA Tour.
I used to be your biggest fan, but get lost! TV product inferior to PGA Tour… by a long shot!
— Ted W’s Red Seat (@bosoxbuff) December 31, 2023
Another fan trolled Greg Norman for claiming Jon Rahm as the best player in the world.
Awkward claiming Rahm as the best player in the world
— Ollie Tadick (@smoothganache) January 1, 2024
Other fans did not leave any chance to troll Norman and criticize his 2023 highlights. Here are some top comments from the fans on X:
Blah blah blah
— John Smith (@Bucks42Bdogs24) December 31, 2023
Better for fans, how?
— Howard M. Burgers (@HMBurgerz) December 31, 2023
LIV is still the most unwatchable circus golf league full of unlikeable players that generate no viewership. LIV is non competitive with over 1/2 the players couldn’t compete on the PGAT. Terrible Product!!!
— ANTi-LIV (@ANTi_LIV) January 1, 2024
Nothing about growing the game or any benefit for any golf fans. Stay in the gutter Gregg with the rest of your golf cronies, we’ve had enough.
— Phil (@philgolf000) December 31, 2023
There were also fans who came out in support of him and called him a leader. One of the fans stated that Norman’s legacy was a “work in progress” and added that it was growing with each month passing.
Your legacy is a work in progress @SharkGregNorman. And it keeps getting better, month after month. Golf is in a better place because of your foresight.
— Michael Green (@flyovrcntry) January 1, 2024
Here are some top comments from fans in favor of Greg Norman and LIV Golf:
Incredible progress. Great product.
— Dr_Banner (@Dr_Banner77) December 31, 2023
Congratulations. Let’s hope for a deal and healthy PGA and LIV Tours!
— Bob “Golf” Ball (@BobBallPdx) January 1, 2024
This is what a leader looks like. Monahan never stood a chance.
— Skye Luque (@LuqueMeatSauce) January 1, 2024
Congrats and well done, Greg.
— Patrick Moynihan (@Moynihanp1) January 1, 2024
Norman’s statement did make a lot of noise on X. However, with the merger deal between the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, and the PIF still on the table, the Aussie must hope for new heights for his league once the framework agreement comes to fruition.
