Former LIV Golf boss Greg Norman makes 'that we never had' claim

Former LIV chief Greg Norman says he's proud of adding another zero to golfers' bank accounts 'that we never had'. 

Norman was ousted as commissioner of the breakaway tour earlier in the month and replaced by former NHL and NFL executive Scott O'Neil. 

The Great White Shark has already found a new gig and is set to join the organising board for the 2023 Olympics in Brisbane, Australia. 

Reflecting on his controversial tenure in an interview with News Corp, Norman said he was most proud of 'opening up the game of golf'. 

He added: "I've always believed golf should be a global sport and not controlled by one entity.

"I would say that I'm most proud of the fact that I brought private equity into the game … and gave these young kids today – who are the captains and who are playing in the LIV League today – an opportunity to put another zero behind their bank account, which we never had."

Since joining LIV Norman has been sharp in his criticism of golf's establishment. 

Officials at the R&A even took the decision to disinvite the two-time Open champion from the festivities before the landmark 150th championship at St Andrews in 2022. 

Norman said: "In the beginning, they [the rest of the golf establishment] all thought they were smart in what they were saying. 

"And now they're realising that, hey, we were right. And it's going to take them a while to admit that."

Norman claimed the future is bright for sport. "It all works out," he said. 

"You've just got to have the patience, you've got to have the business model, you've got to have the execution, and you've got to have the belief and the tolerance."

At the height of the golf wars Norman was trading insults with Rory McIlroy. 

Norman claimed the Ulsterman was 'brainwashed' after he took the decision to lead the charge against LIV on behalf of the PGA Tour. 

McIlroy has since softened his stance and even paid Norman a compliment when it was confirmed the Australian heading for the door. 

"I've taken a lot of bullets," Norman said. 

"I mean, to be honest with you, stuff I didn't enjoy for three years. 

"I still take a few bullets, but they're from people who really have no idea what they're talking about.'

"I'm very happy to sit down with anybody any time to talk about what LIV represents to the game of golf, what LIV has done to the game of golf to this day, and where we are going."

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