Rory McIlroy has never hidden his frustration with Greg Norman, frequently criticizing the Australian as he helped launch the LIV Golf League and, in McIlroy’s mind, initiated the schism with the PGA Tour that has harmed men’s professional golf.

The Northern Irishman failed to see eye to eye with LIV Golf's former CEO but appears to have a more positive outlook on the latest man in charge of the controversial breakaway league

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf's decision to replace Greg Norman as CEO makes it seem the league isn't going to go away anytime soon.

Following a 2-under 70 in the opening round of the 2025 Dubai Desert Classic, Rory McIlroy addressed the announcement that Scott O'Neil had been appointed LIV Golf CEO. Having previously butted heads publicly with outgoing CEO and commissioner Greg Norman,

Rory McIlroy believes Greg Norman being replaced as LIV Golf’s CEO is “probably a good move” for the Saudi-funded breakaway which he believes is here to stay.

Golf just got even weirder. Not so long ago, the thought of Rory McIlroy praising Greg Norman was absurd, but here he was on Thursday complimenting his fellow multiple major winner after LIV Golf confirmed that the Australian has been replaced as chief executive.

Rory McIlroy had some rare words of praise for Greg Norman after it was confirmed the Australian had been replaced as LIV Golf CEO

Rory McIlroy has given his verdict on Greg Norman stepping down as LIV Golf CEO, with the Northern Irishman also hailing Scott O'Neil's appointment.

Greg Norman was stood as the CEO of LIV Golf on Wednesday, and players from both sides of the game's recent divide in Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy have had their say