Norman's contract expired at the end of August, with Scott O'Neil having already succeeded him as CEO earlier in the year.
“Together, we built a movement that changed the game globally. We created opportunities for both players and fans and broaden the ecosystem of golf,” Norman wrote in a statement posted to Facebook.
“We truly globalized the game and expanded golf’s reach to fans around the world. We brought entertainment, innovation and private equity into golf (including to the PGA Tour) positioning the sport as an asset class. It’s been an incredible chapter, and I’m so proud of what we accomplished. My commitment to do what was and still is, the right thing for golf, the players and fans never waivered.”
The departure marks the end of Norman’s latest bid to reshape the golf landscape, a vision he has pursued since the 1990s when his proposed World Golf Tour failed to get off the ground.
Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, LIV Golf has faced criticism from within the game, with figures like five-time major winner and defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy among its most outspoken opponents. Norman himself was even reportedly denied entry to the 2024 Masters, forcing the three-time runner-up to buy a ticket on the secondary market and watch from the gallery.
While his chapter with LIV is over, Norman remains active. Earlier this year, he was appointed to the organizing committee for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, set to take place in his native Australia.
