Tiger Woods not so different from LIV Golf rival Greg Norman in honest comparison

Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, two of golf’s greatest players, have been compared by their former coach, Butch Harmon. Harmon, who coached both during their peak periods, highlighted a key similarity that contributed to their dominance as world No. 1 golfers.

Both Woods and Norman made their mark at the top of the world rankings, with Woods’ extensive career overshadowing Norman’s achievements. Despite their differing views on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, Harmon emphasized that their success was largely due to their exceptional work ethic. “The best players in the world, like Greg Norman and Tiger Woods, outworked everyone. They wanted to stay at the top and worked harder than anybody else,” the 80-year-old coach shared on “On The Road with Iona.”

Greg Norman, now known for his role with LIV Golf, had a remarkable playing career before his executive endeavors. The 69-year-old Australian was a global golf star, winning 88 tournaments worldwide. His achievements include 20 PGA Tour victories, 14 titles on the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), and 33 wins on the PGA Tour of Australasia. Norman also claimed two major titles, winning the Open Championship in 1986 and 1993. His consistent performance kept him at the top of the Official World Golf Ranking for 331 weeks, the second-longest duration after Woods.

Tiger Woods, who holds the record for the longest period as world No. 1 with 683 weeks, has an equally illustrious career. Woods shares the title of the most successful PGA Tour player with Sam Snead, with 82 wins. His major victories include three Open Championships, three U.S. Opens, four PGA Championships, and five Masters titles, totaling 15 major wins. Woods’ career faced significant challenges due to injuries in the late 2010s, but he made a historic comeback in 2019 by winning the Masters, marking his return to glory.

In summary, despite their differences in career paths and current roles, Tiger Woods and Greg Norman share a relentless drive and dedication that propelled them to the pinnacle of professional golf.