Greg Norman, the CEO of LIV Golf, says that since he signed Jon Rahm last week, his “phone is blowing up.”
After Jon Rahm signed with LIV Golf, Greg Norman says his “phone is blowing up” with players wanting to join.
CEO of LIV Golf Norman is certain that other PGA Tour players will join the Saudi-backed league, creating a “domino effect.”
Rahm is believed to have agreed to sign with LIV Golf for a sum of money close to £450 million.
The Spaniard will lead his own squad and have a significant influence on the league’s future.
Norman told BBC World Business Report:
“To have Jon on board was critically important to our next steps into the future and what we want to do.
“It will create a domino effect, there will be more apples falling from the tree – there’s no question about it.
“Since Jon signed, less than a week ago now, I know my phone is blowing up. I know we probably have eight to 12 players who are very, very keen to sit down and talk to us about coming on board. Time will tell.”
Rahm has repeatedly denied previous rumors that he would be switching from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf.
The BBC thus put more pressure on Norman regarding Rahm’s unexpected U-turn before 2024.
The Australian clarified that Rahm’s choice was largely influenced by the new LIV Golf franchise and team structure.
Norman said:
The two-time major winner went on, “It shows you the value of what our platform is, where these PGA Tour players see the opportunity that LIV offers. Quite honestly, the players want to do both, so we’ve created something special. LIV is a different platform than the DP World Tour or the PGA Tour. They have fully embraced it as a franchise and team model.”
Despite earlier reports that suggested his time at LIV Golf was running out, Norman this week denied rumors that he would eventually leave the company.
Rahm’s transfer to LIV Golf occurs only a few weeks prior to the December 31 proposed merger between the PIF and the PGA Tour.
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