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Backlash for Norman over Saudi comments

Backlash for Norman over Saudi comments

Greg Norman's brushing off of Jamal Khashoggi's killing as a "mistake" has been condemned by the fiancée of the late Washington Post columnist, Amnesty International and Australian legend Karrie Webb. 13 May 2022
Norman refers to Saudi “mistakes” while pledging player defence

Norman refers to Saudi “mistakes” while pledging player defence

Greg Norman has pledged to "defend, reimburse and represent" any players who should face sanctions if they take part in his breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series while saying “we’ve all made mistakes” when quizzed on Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. 12 May 2022
‘If you want to go, go’: Thomas

‘If you want to go, go’: Thomas

One day after the PGA Tour denied its members permission to participate in the competing Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, multiple players who had no intention of leaving said that the decision should not be surprising. 12 May 2022
Shark bites back at PGA Tour

Shark bites back at PGA Tour

Greg Norman has hit out at the PGA Tour's decision not to grant players permission to contest next month's first LIV Golf Invitational Series event, labelling it "anti-fan and anti-golfer". 11 May 2022
PGA Tour denies Saudi release requests

PGA Tour denies Saudi release requests

Australian golfing great Greg Norman has said he has been given an extra $US2billion ($A2.9 billion) in funding from Saudi Arabia to build his rebel series of 54-hole events into a full league by 2024. 11 May 2022
Morri: A reminder of professional golf’s place

Morri: A reminder of professional golf’s place

It’s easy to get distracted by professional golf, particularly those of us who work in the industry (and especially the media). 9 May 2022
Westwood seeks release to play LIV Golf Invitational

Westwood seeks release to play LIV Golf Invitational

Lee Westwood has broken his silence on the Greg Norman led, Saudi-backed breakaway circuit and confirmed he's requested a release to play the first LIV Golf Invitational Series event next month. 5 May 2022
Mickelson comments hurt new league: Norman

Mickelson comments hurt new league: Norman

Greg Norman has declared that Phil Mickelson's controversial comments complicated matters for the lucrative new golf league he is fronting that is backed by Saudi Arabian investment. 3 May 2022
Mickelson signs up for trio of events

Mickelson signs up for trio of events

Phil Mickelson has signed up for the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open, and his manager asked the PGA Tour for permission to play in a Saudi-funded golf tournament outside London without saying whether the six-time major winner will play any of them. 26 Apr 2022
Cantlay and Schauffele lead, Aussies make solid start

Cantlay and Schauffele lead, Aussies make solid start

Australia's Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith have opened their Zurich Classic pairs title defence with a solid seven-under 65 in New Orleans. 22 Apr 2022