<![CDATA[Deadspin: greg norman]]> http://tags.deadspin.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/deadspin.com.png <![CDATA[Deadspin: greg norman]]> http://deadspin.com/tag/gregnorman http://deadspin.com/tag/gregnorman <![CDATA[Chris Evert And Greg Norman Are Just Two Old Horndogs Lovin' Life]]> Yesterday's British Open didn't have the storybook ending Greg Norman probably would've hoped for, but two people that were probably thrilled Norman faltered in the final round yesterday were his ex-wife and current wife Chris Evert's ex-husband. Although rumors about a passionate affair between the two geriatric athletes were rampant during the time of their divorces, both Norman and Evert adamantly denied their lustful urges played any part in the dissolution of their marriages. Until now, that is, as Evert goes on record with Vogue admitting that she and Norman were just two star-crossed geezers looking to engage in all sorts of hip-breaking activities in the bedroom.

Evert says the attraction between her and Norman was like an "irresistible force" and even though both attempted marriage counseling with their exes to try to tame the savage beast tearing through their trousers, it was unsuccessful. She also refers to Norman as "sexy" multiple times throughout the interview. Yesterday, after Norman's round ended, Evert asked The Shark if he wanted a beer, to which he responded "No. All I want is you." Then they went home and did it 86 times.

Chris Evert Finally Admits To Sordid Shark Affair [SBB]
Evert admits she and Norman had an affair [The Daily Telegraph]

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<![CDATA[In The End, Joey Harrington's Distant Cousin Triumphs]]> All weekend the world was talking about Greg Norman's resurgence, briefly forgetting what he normally does on Sunday. (Fortunately, he reminded us almost immediately.) Then for about 10 minutes the hot golfer was Britain's Ian Poulter. Even for a split second, Jim Furyk's finish of +10 might have been good enough for a playoff. Then we remembered Padraig Harrington was the guy who won The Open Championship last year, and when we didn't believe him, he just had to go and win the thing again. So I think at least every major English accent was the frontrunner this weekend. Consider it a victory over the Romance languages.

For a goofy tournament, it sure was anticlimactic at the end. Harrington won by four shots, nailing the eagle on 17, finishing his final round under par, and going +3 for the whole tournament. Just three over? The low score kept rising up, and at one point I felt it would have been somewhere around +10. Greg Norman didn't get that memo. He finished tied for third at +9, but I don't know if anyone's too disappointed that he blew it. It was just sort of cool to see his name again at the top.

But don't worry, pentagenarian golf fans. Maybe a fiftysomething will win the upcoming PGA Championship, which starts in a few weeks just north of Detroit.

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<![CDATA[The Normans Have Invaded England Yet Again]]> Not since 1066 has England been this shocked of a Norman ruling their empire. Greg Norman, winner of the '86 and '93 Opens, is the clubhouse leader after 54 holes with 2-over-par. He was a half-inch from finishing the 18th hole with a chip-in and another few inches from an eagle on 17. A couple more breaks and the 53-year-old newlywed might possess a four-stroke lead.

He hasn't won a PGA tournament in 11 years. He hasn't played in a major in three years. Tiger Woods goes on golf's disabled list, and suddenly you've got chaos. Actually, maybe Tiger Woods will make a charge on Sunday and win this thing. I wouldn't be surprised.

And to liken the scoreboard to baseball's National League West, Ben Curtis and three others, all at +7, are in fifth place, five shots back. David Duval shot an 83. Atta boy.

So, in conclusion: Greg Norman. When the hell did every single golf major become exciting for a different reason?

2008 Open Championship Leaderboard

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<![CDATA[Greg Norman Owns the British Open...Your Mom's Heart]]>

Right now Norman's the leader at even par. Of course in 1986 Greg Norman won the "Saturday Slam" by leading all four major tournaments with one day to play. He only managed to win the British Open. He's also the only golfer to have lost a playoff at all four majors. I guess what I'm saying is, Greg Norman defines the golfing yips.

Also, I neglected to note that Norman married Chris Evert on June 28. How cute.

Other names within shouting distance for the weekend? How about David Duval currently at +1 (through 5 holes), Jean Van de Velde at +4, and Rocco at +3. Also, some guy named Camillo Villegas shot a 65. Which is like shooting a 61 or 62 in decent weather. Villegas birdied the final five holes, and then, just because he could, he made out with Amy Mickelson.

If there is any justice in the world our final pairing on Sunday will be Rocco and Van de Velde. In the meantime, they're forecasting 45 mile an hour winds and rain for tomorrow. Gotta love those lovely British summers.

British Open Leaderboard [CBS]

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<![CDATA[British Open co-leader? Rocco F'in Mediate]]>

Fresh off his one-stroke 18 hole playoff loss to Tiger, the man, the myth, the legend, Rocco Mediate clocked in his first round at -1. So if you had a dream that man boobs were going to own the British Open and you rushed to Vegas to lay your money on Phil, you picked the wrong tits.

Only three players were able to break par. One guy who finished even? 53 year old Greg Norman. Norman last won a major in 1993. Of course he collapsed in the 1996 Masters and later threw a party where President Clinton tore his ACL, but other than that he's been out of the news. Also, Norman doesn't look 53. I'm pretty sure he could still kick most of our asses.

Like a guy not quite certain if he wants to be a part of the gangbang, Sergio Garcia is lurking at +2.

British Open Leaderboard [CBS]

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<![CDATA[You May Kiss The Shark (Just Don't Take Photos!)]]>

Greg Norman and Chris Evert were married last night in one of those subdued $2 million weddings in the Bahamas. The guest list included Bush 41 and Bill Clinton. What, no Jim Everett and Jim Rome? The newlyweds reportedly sold exclusive photo rights to a women's magazine and, uh, were a little serious about ensuring no one horned in on that.

Norman has virtually taken over the small Commonwealth country for his lavish nuptials with tennis great Chris Evert, renting an entire island and enlisting the Bahamas police force to ensure intruders and the press stayed away.

With guests including former US presidents George Bush Sr and Bill Clinton, authorities on Friday granted a request to ban aircraft from flying over Paradise Island where the wedding was to take place.

Secret service teams assembled on the island and on Friday the resort's private beach was swarming with uniformed police and security officers.

Police rode buggies and questioned guests of neighbouring resorts who were on the adjacent beach area.

Jeebus. You'd need to be Jason Bourne to crash that one. And for what? They were serving Norman's own brand of wine. The sea water tastes better than that plonk.

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<![CDATA[Golfer Greg Norman and former tennis star...]]> Golfer Greg Norman and former tennis star Chris Evert are engaged. Too bad he's just marrying her for her majors. Zing! [Golf Channel]

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