Norman slams 'hatred' aimed at LIV Golf stars in staunch defence of Mickelson

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A number of a big-name PGA Tour stars opted to make the move to LIV Golf just over two years ago, and the league's CEO Greg Norman has hit out at the treatment of those who switched

Greg Norman has described the treatment of those who chose to defect from the PGA Tour and DP World Tour to LIV Golf 'disgusting', in a staunch defence of his playing roster.

Soon after a whole host of big names followed in their footsteps, with Norman acquiring the services of Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Cameron Smith in the weeks following the league's maiden event at Centurion Golf Club.READ MORE: Phil Mickelson claims PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger 'isn't necessary' despite Saudi Arabia talks

"I compliment the boys who came over, the first movers," he told Bloomberg. "They came on with massive amounts of headwind. The vitriol and hatred was just disgusting to be quite honest with you. Considering what these guys have done for the game of golf It was hoped that the the peace agreement would be completed by the end of 2023, with those involved setting themselves a deadline of December 31 to officially put pen on paper. This deadline was missed, but there were hopes of completion by April's Masters - again a target that was unable to be met.

 

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