Greg Norman has confirmed he has officially severed ties with LIV Golf and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), marking the end of his four-year association with the breakaway league.
The two-time Open champion was instrumental in launching LIV Golf in 2021 after being appointed by the PIF as the circuit’s inaugural chief executive. Under Norman’s leadership, LIV Golf lured several of the game’s biggest stars away from the PGA Tour, including Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, shaking the foundations of professional golf.
Norman was replaced as CEO by American sports executive Scott O’Neil in January but remained involved behind the scenes. On Wednesday, however, the 70-year-old announced on social media that his involvement had officially come to an end.
“After four unforgettable years, I have officially closed out my time with LIV Golf, reflecting with nothing but gratitude, pride and achievement,” Norman wrote. “Together, we built a movement that changed the game globally. We created opportunities for both players and fans, expanded golf’s reach and brought entertainment, innovation and private equity into the sport.”
Norman’s position was weakened in 2023 when he was sidelined from negotiations between the PIF and the PGA Tour, which are still ongoing as golf seeks to heal its divide.
LIV Golf has just completed its third full season, with Jon Rahm winning back-to-back individual titles. The league’s 2026 campaign will begin in February in Saudi Arabia.