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Huge Update on Greg Norman’s Rumored Exit From LIV Golf

Published 11/11/2022, 2:02 PM EST

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Ever Since LIV Golf was founded, there has been constant talk about its ‘rivalry’ with the PGA Tour. Now, as per recent news, the person who probably bet the most on this venture, Greg Norman, is soon going to go.


Norman was one of the top names that openly came forward and helped set LIV Golf up in its initial days. However, this new LIV Golf update will blow your mind.

LIV Golf clarifies reports concerning Greg Norman’s replacement

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As a matter of fact, there have been reports suggesting that Greg Norman, the current CEO of LIV Golf, is on his way to being replaced by the current Taco Bell CEO, Mark Kim as LIV Golf’s new CEO.

However, the LIV administration has been prompt in disregarding these claims. LIV Managing Director, Majed Al Sorour was key to making it clear. He said, “Greg Norman is our CEO and commissioner. Any suggestion that changes are being made to Greg’s title or role is patently false.”

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It does make sense for LIV to make the air clear. Considering the fact that Norman has put most of his contacts from his professional years into building LIV Golf from scratch. Having someone as influential as Norman just puts the cherry on top of the situation.

Even though there was a huge update on Greg Norman possibly leaving LIV Golf, the Managing director of the Saudi-backed league was quick to clear the air. Only time will tell how this story progresses henceforth. However, what we can guarantee is that it would not fail to interest onlookers.

LIV allegedly announced a change of power personnel

Greg Norman, the current CEO of LIV, has put a lot into its development. However, as time progressed, the pro golfing league was allegedly set to move him upstairs. As well as, replace the CEO of LIV.

As per sources, the name that came forward as Norman’s replacement was Mark King. King was the one-time CEO of TaylorMade as he worked his way up the position. He is the current CEO of Taco Bell.

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Reportedly, King recently met with a huge name in LIV Golf. He is being pursued by the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit to be LIV’s new CEO.

Michael Bamberger also described what Mark said to him. Mark said“In five years LIV Golf will be another tour among existing tours, and everybody will learn to get along.”

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Daiemah Malik

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Daiemah is a golf writer at EssentiallySports. Having been writing since the age of 12, she has had a keen interest in Golf. Daiemah admires Nelly Korda and Tiger Woods, and would love to see more women excel in the sport.
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