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‘Biggest Mistake’: Huge LIV Golf News Leaves a Worrying Mark on Golf Fans

Published 01/24/2023, 6:41 AM EST

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LIV Golf never fails to make headlines, either because of its ongoing and never-ending controversy with the PGA Tour, or their internal politics. In recent news, the managing director of LIV Golf has announced that he will step down from his position, allowing CEO Greg Norman to assume more power with the upstart golf league. The company has revealed that more power will be assigned to Greg Norman as he prepares to take on an expanded role. Despite stepping down from his position as managing director, Al-Sorour will remain on the board of directors.

Greg Norman Takes the Reins at LIV Golf as Majed Al-Sorour Steps Down

In its partnership with the ‘Great White Shark’, the company has been on the rise. The company now steps forward to expand its product line and build new partnerships. A significant announcement has been made to the entire LIV Golf community. Majed Al-Sorour, the managing director of LIV Golf, has announced his intention to give up his position, according to an article by SI. Despite his resignation, he will remain on the board of directors and be involved in the company’s strategic direction.

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‘This Partnership is About More Than Just Media Rights’: CEO Greg Norman Shares His Joy After Striking a Mega Deal for LIV Golf

Majed Al-Sorour’s position will remain unfilled. The board of directors of LIV Golf have decided to lend Greg Norman more power. The two-time major championship winner has been questioned by various top players on the PGA Tour for his leadership in LIV Golf. This announcement is a smack in their faces, and has received numerous kinds of reactions from fans of the tour. There is no doubt that with Greg Norman at the helm, the company is poised for even more success in the luxury golf market.

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Fans react to Norman’s renewed position and power in the Saudi league

The whole golf fraternity has been left shocked by this announcement. A Twitter user named Jack MacKenzie commented, “Looks like someone is getting out of the way so as not to take the fall. Enter Greg Norman. Lol.” Another Twitter handle commented. “Oh good. Everyone loves Greg.

An anti-Greg Twitter handle wrote. “Biggest mistake they could make lol.” Some of Norman’s fans feel that it is a set up by LIV Golf to make him take a fall for something. One such Twitter handle wrote, “This is a clear move to set him up to take the fall. Execs fleeing on their droves. They don’t tend to do that when there has been “enormous success” as Sharky claims.

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A Twitter handle named GolfGrinders wrote, ” @SharkGregNorman is taking over.” Another fans account of Greg, named RoryTrackr wrote, “I’m sure this will end well.” A pro-PGA Tour Twitter account wrote, “Cutting down on management cost since they have no revenue stream.” Clearly, there have been conflicting reactions to Greg being given more power.

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Manisha Upadhyay

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Manisha is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. A Philosophy graduate, she possesses a writing experience of over 2 years now. Having picked up on the sport for quite some time now, Manisha looks up to Tiger Woods and admires his fortitude and charisma.
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Manaal Siddiqui

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