LIV CEO: Greg Norman is 'a gift,' remains on board of directors

Greg Norman remains on LIV Golf's board of directors despite losing his spot last month as the upstart circuit's CEO and commissioner to Scott O'Neil.

O'Neil made the announcement on the Shark's status Wednesday in Adelaide, Australia, where the second LIV Golf tournament of the season tees off at The Grange Golf Club.

"Greg is an icon. He is a friend," O'Neil said. "He is the reason I'm here today."

A two-time Open championship winner, Norman played an integral role in getting LIV Golf off the ground by recruiting several PGA Tour players.

O'Neil, 54, said he has received a lay of the land from the 70-year-old Norman, who attended a board meeting last week.

"I spent quite a bit of time with him in my 30-day lead-up to this role and every day since engaging, asking questions and learning, and I hope that he is part of LIV forever," O'Neil said.

"He sits on the board, which is another wonderful testament that we can tap into his experience, his leadership, his friendship, and any challenges, too, at the board meeting. I was hoping for a friendly on the other side of the table, but he mixes it up pretty good. It's quite a gift to have him as part of LIV. I feel like he was the right person at the right time, and I hope I can stand on the shoulders of giants and move the league forward."

--Field Level Media