Greg Norman stands among golf’s finest over the years for his work inside the ropes. However, after launching the LIV Golf Series, the former Australian golfer has tarnished his image as one of golf’s torchbearers. The rebel league has undoubtedly split the best players on the planet on either side, leaving fans fuming. Yet, in the recent coverage of this year’s inaugural LIV event, a noted commentator was heard lavishing praise on Norman, which didn’t sit well with netizens.

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Rave recognition for Norman anger fans

The incident occurred during the coverage of the year’s first LIV event, which is being aired by the CW Network. 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed was playing his stroke when commentator David Feherty decided to praise profusely on the league’s CEO, Greg Norman.

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“Changed the game, that man did,” Feherty said on TV while referring to Norman. The seasoned commentator, who also switched sides from the PGA Tour to join the rebel league, was not done with his honor, though.

In his next few words, Feherty boldly claimed Norman to be one of the most popular athletes during the Aussie’s playing career. “Back in the 80s and 90s, probably the most recognizable athlete on the planet,” he claimed.

Evidently, his words were not taken lightly by fans on the internet. The majority disagreed with the commentator and nominated other sports entities of that era for the throne. Here’s a selection of those tweets.

Was Greg Norman really the most popular athlete?

Norman’s recent hatred has been fueled by his involvement with the rebel league. However, there’s no questioning his legacy in golf’s domain. The Australian golfer won a staggering 91 professional titles across his glittering career, 71 of which came in international events.

He was also the winner of two major championships during his time – the Open Championship in 1986 and in 1993. Additionally, he was a former World No. 1, a position he once held for 331 weeks, a record back then.

But while all these accolades make him one of golf’s greatest, was he the biggest name in sports back in the day? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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