Arrr! Greg Norman be sayin' that LIV deal weren't offered to Rory McIlroy. He be willin' to parley with him.
2024-04-25
Arrr, the scallywag Greg Norman be claimin' that the lad Rory McIlroy was never tempted with a deal, but he be willin' to parley with the PGA Tour star if he be ever fancyin' it. Aye, mayhaps they shall discuss over some grog and swashbuckle together!
LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman confirmed Wednesday that the rival Saudi-backed tour did not offer a lucrative deal to recruit Rory McIlroy, but he didn’t shut down the idea either. In a press conference, Norman denied reports of an $850 million offer to McIlroy, stating that LIV never made an offer to him. However, he expressed willingness to sit down with McIlroy or any other player interested in joining LIV.McIlroy also denied the report during a recent tournament, reaffirming his commitment to the PGA Tour. Norman and McIlroy’s softened stances on the rival tour come amid continued talks between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV for a potential partnership.Norman expressed confidence in LIV and emphasized the importance of understanding what the organization represents. Despite players choosing to stay with the PGA Tour, Norman indicated no hard feelings and maintained an open-door policy for those interested in joining LIV.