Greg Norman confirmed as chief executive of controversial Saudi-backed golf series

Greg Norman. Picture: Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images

Former world No.1 Greg Norman has been named the new chief executive of LIV Golf Investments, the Saudi-backed group which has announced a new 10-tournament series on the Asian Tour from 2022.

Norman said that the investment of at least $200m (€173m) in prize money over the next 10 years “is only the beginning” amid persistent rumours that he will also become the commissioner of a new Saudi-funded breakaway golf league.