Report: LIV Golf's Greg Norman AGREED to step back as QBE Shootout host
The tournament director of the QBE Shootout on the PGA Tour says LIV Golf's Greg Norman agreed to step back as tournament host.
Rob Hartman - the tournament director of the QBE Shootout - says LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman agreed to step back from his hosting duties of the co-sanctioned PGA Tour event.
Harman's comments appear to contradict that of the 67-year-old Australian, who has spearheaded LIV Golf since its inception.
Now LIV have truly established themselves on the golf scene, pinching the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Cameron Smith.
In September, Norman posted an explosive statement on his Instagram page where he revealed after 33 years of playing and hosting the silly season event in Naples, Florida, he was asked not to attend.
The divisive figure previously was disinvited to the past champions' festivities in July before the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews.
The R&A chief executive, Martin Slumbers, later clapped back at Norman's lashing out at the governing body, telling Golf Digest:
Norman has claimed he is helping give golf "a new heartbeat" after "finally" giving players their rights as "independent contractors to benefit from their performance and brand."
See his full post here:
Now Hartman has told the media the decision to exclude Norman was collaborative, adding:
Hartman's comments come as Norman has been accused of previously using the QBE Shootout as a means to woo potential LIV Golf recruits.
The defending champions of the QBE Shootout are Jason Kokrak and Kevin Na, who both now play in the LIV Golf League.
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