Greg Norman ‘feels sorry’ for LIV Golf critics as chief fires brutal message
Greg Norman fired a somewhat pointed message to LIV Golf’s critics following the success of the breakaway circuit’s occasion in his residence nation of Australia.
There was delight for Norman and LIV chiefs because the Adelaide match introduced in a record-breaking attendance, with over 94,000 followers flocking by way of the gates at The Grange over the three days. And it was the proper ending, because the all-Australian Ripper GC received the workforce title after the first-ever workforce playoff on the Saudi-backed circuit.
Following the profitable occasion, Norman issued a stark reminder to those that have criticised the LIV set-up, claiming he feels “sorry” for many who have talked negatively in regards to the circuit.
He mentioned: “Vindication is not the right word. It’s the ignorance of others who simply didn’t understand what we were trying to do. I actually feel sorry for them because they now see the true value of LIV Golf and want to be a part of it. The support Australia gave me during my own playing career for decades was something I have never I have never forgotten.
“It’s why I introduced LIV Golf again residence… I did it for them. The individuals have nicely and really spoken. Both particular person and workforce golf is alive and nicely in Australia and so they deserve it. I knew they might help this occasion.”
The Australian then added: “I’m feeling extraordinarily proud proper now. With what we have (LIV Golf) gone by way of over the previous 16 months, each as a league and what I’ve copped personally… the hatred… this makes all of it worthwhile.”
HyFlyers’ Brandon Steele won the solo event, edging out Louis Oosthuizen by a mere shot. But it was the local heroes who clinched the team title. Under the leadership of captain Cam Smith, Ripper GC triumphed over the all-South African Stinger GC.
Post-victory, Smith expressed his delight about the support back home. “This week has far exceeded my imaginative and prescient for what was forward,” the ex-world No 2 said. “I feel I at all times knew internally that Australia would actually embrace LIV with the tradition, with the music, with the leisure, every little thing that goes on round it.
“I always felt like this was the place where it was going to make it big, and how it’s been the last couple of years has been just insane. Last year I said, I’m biased, this is the best tournament I’ve ever played. I think this year it’s done it again. It’s so cool.
“We simply do not get to expertise this. And being the house workforce makes it a lot extra particular. What these guys have executed this week even makes it higher once more. Yeah, it is actually cool.”