NEW YORK (REUTERS) – Greg Norman, the frontman for the proposed Super Golf League (SGL), says the Saudi-backed competitors is launching and can announce its first occasions in a while Wednesday (March 16).
In a letter to gamers revealed by sports activities web site SI.com, the Australian stated the league would go forward even when it begins on a small scale.
“You should know that we are launching, and we will continue to drive this vision forward,” stated the previous world No. 1.
“We will not stop. We believe in our mission and will announce information about our first events (Wednesday).”
The proposed league has taken an enormous hit in latest weeks as plenty of the sport’s greatest gamers have pledged their allegiance to the PGA Tour, together with Irish four-time main winner Rory McIlroy, who stated it was “dead in the water”.
Norman, a World Golf Hall of Fame member who counts two British Open titles amongst his 20 PGA Tour wins, is spearheading the SGL as CEO of LIV Golf Investments, which is backed by the Saudi Investment Fund.
“We consider ourselves a start-up,” he stated within the letter.
“We might begin with a modest variety of gamers, however we received’t keep that means for lengthy.
“I absolutely perceive some gamers might select to not play with us immediately. But after we get going, I imagine lots of those that aren’t with us now will likely be with us later.
“I want to thank you for your patience, but know, it will be worth your while.”
No golfers have publicly admitted to signing up for the SGL regardless of its guarantees of giant paydays, although some have expressed curiosity, together with Australian former world No. 1 Adam Scott.
The SGL’s picture has been tarnished by feedback American six-time main champion Phil Mickelson made about Saudi Arabia’s human rights document and utilizing the league to achieve leverage over the PGA Tour.
Mickelson later apologised after his feedback drew widespread criticism and stated he would take time away from golf to “self-reflect”.
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