By joining LIV Golf and assuming the position of CEO on this controversial Tour, Greg Norman caused anger from fans and former colleagues. It's safe to say that Norman is not exactly a favorite figure of PGA Tour fans, but the experienced golfer is still convinced that this project has great foundations for future success.
Following LIV Golf's example of innovation, the PGA Tour, in partnership with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, decided to launch a tech-based league (TGL), attracting enormous public attention. The first season of this competition ended producing positive reactions.
In an interview with the media, the main actor of this article, Greg Norman, primarily referred to LIV Golf and private equity, saying that there are many such examples in the world of sports. An important figure of this sport is delighted that someone has decided to invest money in this sport, aware that such investments can be the key to the success of golf in the future.
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Private equity now has true value in the world of sport, Norman said, as quoted by Awful Announcing.
Its happening all around the world. Its happening in cricket, in Australia and in India. Its happening in other places. Im just so proud of the fact that thats happened to golf, where billions of dollars are being moved into the game of golf because of private equity.
Greg Norman talks about TGL
The 70-year-old Australian decided to put an accent on TGL, saying that it is a great thing for everyone. Although he doesnt have a great relationship with Tiger and Rory, Norman is someone who wants to highlight the positive aspects of the golf scene.
Greg believes that this is a fantastic thing, given that innovations attract public attention.
Greg admitted that he has no animosity towards this project, which promises to take the world of golf in a different direction.
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PGA Tour officials are ready to follow the example of LIV Golf, aware that it is a great way to attract the younger population and draw attention to this sport.
The TGL is great, Norman said.
Everybody asks me what I think of the TGL, and I say its fantastic. Its more stuff, more golf, its more innovation. Its taking things to a new level. Its catering to a new market. Its doing this, doing that. Theres no angst or animosity from my perspective. Its just magnificent now people are seeing the value that golf can give them.
