{"id":31054,"date":"2025-01-16T15:15:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T15:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=31054"},"modified":"2025-01-16T15:15:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T15:15:42","slug":"rory-mcilroy-praises-greg-norman-liv-golf-successor-scott-oneil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/rory-mcilroy-praises-greg-norman-liv-golf-successor-scott-oneil\/","title":{"rendered":"Rory McIlroy Insists Greg Norman’s LIV Golf Exit Is “Probably A Good Move” As Scott O’Neil Takes Over As Chief Executive"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rory McIlroy says Greg Norman’s departure from LIV Golf is “probably a good move” \u2013 but believes the Saudi-backed tour won’t be going anywhere any time soon with Scott O’Neil taking over as chief executive.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rory McIlroy Praises Greg Norman’s LIV Golf Successor Scott O’Neil<\/h2>\n

O’Neil, who has a wealth of experience as a sports executive, was named as Norman’s successor<\/a> on Thursday. Rory McIlroy<\/a> has heaped praise on O’Neil, insisting LIV Golf<\/a>‘s new CEO has an ‘amazing track record’ given the role he has played while taking charge of NBA<\/a> team the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“He’s got an amazing track record in terms of what he’s done in sport, in terms of managing different teams and ownership groups,” said McIlroy.<\/p>\n

“He’s got the right credentials to take over a sports league.”<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re excited to welcome Scott O\u2019Neil as our new CEO! \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n

With 25+ years leading iconic teams like the Knicks, 76ers, Rangers, and Eagles\u2014and venues like MSG\u2014Scott\u2019s ready to take LIV Golf to the next level.<\/p>\n

Welcome to the team! \ud83d\ude4c#LIVGolf<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ha94zwT2kk<\/a><\/p>\n

— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) January 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n