After Paying Them a Combined $350 Million, Greg Norman Snubs Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson In Making an ‘Honest Confession’

Greg Norman considered Cameron Smith's arrival in LIV Golf as a crucial moment for the breakaway tour. Smith's joining made Norman believe that it was the "best thing" that happened to LIV.

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Greg Norman reveals the biggest highlight for LIV Golf.

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The PGA-LIV rivalry kept golf fans entertained throughout the 2023 Masters.

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Cameron Smith, 29, amazed the world in 2022 by winning the British Open.

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The golfer’s first major came amidst many other career highs, including the Players Championship.

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Greg Norman was pleasantly taken aback by Smith’s decision to join LIV.

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Norman communicated with the Queensland native before he made his final decision.

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Norman's remarks indicate that Mickelson's or Johnson's joining didn't please him as much.

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As the highest-ranked LIV player at No. 5 in the Official World Golf Rankings, Smith's decision brought significant happiness to the LIV CEO.

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After Paying Them a Combined $350 Million, Greg Norman Snubs Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson In Making an ‘Honest Confession’

16th April, 2023

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Greg Norman considered Cameron Smith's arrival in LIV Golf as a crucial moment for the breakaway tour. Smith's joining made Norman believe that it was the "best thing" that happened to LIV.

Greg Norman brought Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson to LIV Golf, backed by Saudi Arabia, with a $350 million payment for the two golfers. Norman, a former major winner in 1993, initiated the move for LIV Golf.

Greg Norman reveals the biggest highlight for LIV Golf.

The PGA-LIV rivalry kept golf fans entertained throughout the 2023 Masters.

Koepka, Mickelson, and Reed excelled at Augusta, silencing LIV critics. Yet, Norman was most thrilled about the addition of Australian Cam Smith.

Cameron Smith, 29, amazed the world in 2022 by winning the British Open.

The golfer’s first major came amidst many other career highs, including the Players Championship.

However, Smith shocked the golfing world when he defected from the PGA Tour to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf in late-2022.

Greg Norman was pleasantly taken aback by Smith’s decision to join LIV.

Norman communicated with the Queensland native before he made his final decision.

“We had a couple of conversations. And then when the time came, he was ready. He found the way he found the way down that path of the journey he wanted to do,” shared Norman.

Norman's remarks indicate that Mickelson's or Johnson's joining didn't please him as much.

As the highest-ranked LIV player at No. 5 in the Official World Golf Rankings, Smith's decision brought significant happiness to the LIV CEO.

Per reports, the Australian golfer signed for a whopping sum of $140 million. “When he came on board. It was like “oh my gosh”, the best thing that happened to us to be honest with you,” said Norman.

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