The 2024 Masters has seen a lot of drama so far. From the gusty winds to on-course rivalries, the first major of the season has delighted the fans in the best possible way. Now, the 1992 Green Jacket winner Fred Couples has also jumped into the turmoil to take a dig at LIV golfers failing to secure a ticket for their CEO, Greg Norman.
Despite being a two-time major champion, LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman had to buy Augusta National tickets from the secondary market. Fred Couples took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to ask the 13 players from the league why they could not get a ticket for their CEO. The 1992 Masters champion then humorously told ‘the Shark’ that if he needed a ticket next year, he could contact him.
13 @livgolf_league players in the field for @themasters and none of them could get @sharkgregnorman a ticket? Greg had to buy one? Next year if you need one Shark let me know.
— fredcouplesgolf (@fredcouplesgolf) April 12, 2024
Although Fred Couples missed the cut at the 2024 Masters, he is a past champion and can return next year and try his luck again. But for Norman, sending an invite is something the Augusta National officials tried hard not to do.
Fans React To Fred Couples’ Sly Dig At LIV Golfers And Greg Norman
Soon after the 1992 Masters Champion shared the post on X, fans jumped into the comment section with their responses. While most of the fans urged Fred Couples to be a little more lenient towards the LIV Golf, there were a few who appreciated his post.
One of the fans called it the best-ever tweet.
What a tweet. Maybe best ever.
— Jabba the Hutt (@60YardFade) April 12, 2024
Another fan claimed that Fred Couples would have been the first player in his time to switch to LIV Golf.
You would have been one of the first players to jump to LIV in your day
— Tyler Finch (@TheRealTFinch) April 12, 2024
There was a golf enthusiast who said that LIV golfer might have presumed that Greg Norman already had a ticket to the 2024 Masters.
Maybe they assumed he had one. That’s more likely what happened but you keep trying for the laughs Fred. Everyone thinks they are a comedian.
— joan (@J58golf) April 12, 2024
A fan urged Fred Couples to be better.
I’m a fan Freddie, but come on bro. Be better
— Todd Johnson (@toddingeorgia) April 13, 2024
Another fan wanted Couples to change his attitude towards the LIV Golf and its membership.
I am a great admirer of you, and it makes me sad to read your attitudes toward LIV and its members.
— Marcella Wright (@cheesemonger) April 13, 2024
A golf enthusiast questioned the Masters chairman Fred Ridley if it would have taken too much to give a ticket to Greg Norman who gave fans great moments at Augusta National.
To be honest and fair, that sucks. The Shark gave us some great moments at Augusta. Would it kill ya (Ridley) to take care of the guy?
— Endhate.world (@EndhateWorld) April 14, 2024
The LIV Golf CEO has not yet replied to Couples’ comments. It will be interesting to see how the Shark bounces back on the 1992 Masters champion.
