This was the guy that made me take up the game in 1988-89. One of my TOP 5 ALL TIME FAVES. Being from FAYETTEVILLE N.C. I was a fan of RAYMOND FLOYD and played their family-owned course locally, CYPRESS LAKES GOLF CRSE. I also liked FRED COUPLES a great deal. Currently, my fave is PHIL MICKELSON.
Norman is very American for an Australian.. but you cannot question how good a sport he was when he lost. Class act. I must say I do not act as well as he does even in my comp rounds!
Despite his many wins, Greg is probably the biggest choker at majors that ever lived. He led all the majors after 54 holes many many times and choked so many times at the Masters it's hard to get them straight. However, his 6 iron into the stands on the 18th hole at the 1986 Masters takes the cake. Bottom line, he was a mental midget at the majors.
He also lost a few to freak shots. Mize and tway for starters. Easy to say Greg was a choker from your keyboard. The most pressure you're under in your life is to finish your pizza before mum calls you for your bath.
No, not quite. I've competed at a very high level, albeit not at Norman's, but by anyone's measure he is a major chock job. Of course he's lost to some very unlikely shots-anyone who's played enough golf can attest to that- but he's the worst closer in the history of professional golf. He's also one of the most unpopular amongst his peers.
Greg was my hero growing up.We are not dissimilar in age however sporting legends are generally remembered by what they achieved in their particular discipline - not what they achieved afterwards in Business. For sure Greg leaving IMG and investing in Cobra transformed his own wealth and despite the fluke losses to the likes of Larry Mize & Bob Tway, the bottom line is despite bravado chat to the contrary elsewhere, when he needed to nail that final round , whether it be the 5 iron to the 18th , or the entire 18 holes at Augusta with a 6 stroke lead going in, he choked. 91 Tour victories is beyond awesome and in context , 2 Majors is quite sad . Pains me to say it but more humility would have help many feel and understand his pain, rather than the “ Invincible” tosh that we see on so many vids. Greg you are human , accept your failings.
This was the guy that made me take up the game in 1988-89. One of my TOP 5 ALL TIME FAVES. Being from FAYETTEVILLE N.C. I was a fan of RAYMOND FLOYD and played their family-owned course locally, CYPRESS LAKES GOLF CRSE. I also liked FRED COUPLES a great deal. Currently, my fave is PHIL MICKELSON.
Reminds me of my grandfather (Norwegian), just a real solid and straightforward guy. Class act.
This guy is a living legend a great friend of Seve.
Greg is very sharp and has a good mind and life application.
I have always respected this man. A class act in his profession.
Greg Norman was the most exciting golfer to watch of his generation,seriously should have won 10 majors .
correct but he was a choker
@jonquildrelnort
Another comment from a nobody. Well done.
I think 8-10 majors would’ve been the correct amount given his talent. Just didn’t work out
Norman is very American for an Australian.. but you cannot question how good a sport he was when he lost. Class act. I must say I do not act as well as he does even in my comp rounds!
Such a great interview but why all the music in the background....annoying
Norman is a great leader. Australia should have made him king.
Even if Greg had never been a pro golfer he would have been a successful business man. No doubt about it.
Despite his many wins, Greg is probably the biggest choker at majors that ever lived. He led all the majors after 54 holes many many times and choked so many times at the Masters it's hard to get them straight. However, his 6 iron into the stands on the 18th hole at the 1986 Masters takes the cake. Bottom line, he was a mental midget at the majors.
He also lost a few to freak shots. Mize and tway for starters.
Easy to say Greg was a choker from your keyboard.
The most pressure you're under in your life is to finish your pizza before mum calls you for your bath.
No, not quite. I've competed at a very high level, albeit not at Norman's, but by anyone's measure he is a major chock job. Of course he's lost to some very unlikely shots-anyone who's played enough golf can attest to that- but he's the worst closer in the history of professional golf. He's also one of the most unpopular amongst his peers.
And started so late!
Greg was my hero growing up.We are not dissimilar in age however sporting legends are generally remembered by what they achieved in their particular discipline - not what they achieved afterwards in Business. For sure Greg leaving IMG and investing in Cobra transformed his own wealth and despite the fluke losses to the likes of Larry Mize & Bob Tway, the bottom line is despite bravado chat to the contrary elsewhere, when he needed to nail that final round , whether it be the 5 iron to the 18th , or the entire 18 holes at Augusta with a 6 stroke lead going in, he choked. 91 Tour victories is beyond awesome and in context , 2 Majors is quite sad .
Pains me to say it but more humility would have help many feel and understand his pain, rather than the “ Invincible” tosh that we see on so many vids. Greg you are human , accept your failings.
Never liked this guy