Greg Norman Reveals How Jack Nicklaus Helped Him Win His First Major Championship

Greg Norman is making the headlines for his LIV Golf Invitational league. Notably, the former tour pro has won two major championships in his career. One of which came courtesy of the legendary Jack Nicklaus. He gave Greg a piece of advice before the final round that helped Norman clinch his first-ever major victory. 

Jack Nicklaus was dominating the golfing world along with Gary Player and Arnold Palmer at that time. As for Greg Norman, he was competing on the tour but was always struggling to win a major championship. However, in 1986, at the Open Championship in Turnberry Golf Resort, Scotland, Norman was in contention after three rounds. 

The conditions were daunting, and hence, Greg, who was leading the event, had a score of +1 for the event. But with strenuous conditions, it was going to be a tough ask for the Australian, who had never won a major championship before. However, Jack calmed him and gave him valuable advice that helped Norman to win the Open Championship. 

“He put his hands on my shoulder,” said Greg. “Just focus on your grip pressure tomorrow that’s it.” However, even this tiny piece of advice from Jack assisted the Shark in winning the event. He shot one-under on the final day and remained +1 for the event to lift his first-ever major championship. 

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He even went on to win another major championship in his career. He won the same Open Championship in 1993 at Royal St. George’s Golf Club in England. Additionally, he got inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001. 

Greg Norman to start the LIV Golf Invitational series from 

The LIV Golf Invitational series is all set to begin June 9th at Centurion Club in England. Furthermore, this is an international series, and hence, they have decided to play events in different parts of the world. After starting in England, the rival league will move to the United States, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia.

However, there is no prominent golfer from the PGA Tour who has joined this league. And Norman has already made it clear that these events are for youngsters, and his purpose is only to grow the game. 

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