Greg Norman admits he has one big regret about his relationship with Rory McIlroy

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Greg Norman definitely attracted the ire of Rory McIlroy when he became the CEO of LIV Golf, a position he has since left.

Scott O’Neil is now in the hot seat in LIV Golf, which is currently facing real concerns over its long-term future.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly close to pulling its funding for the league, which could have major consequences for everyone involved.

And its former CEO Norman has now opened up on his role in the early stages of LIV Golf, which certainly left PGA Tour star McIlroy very frustrated.

Greg Norman regrets his differences in opinion with Rory McIlroy

Norman was asked on Dan on Golf for his take on McIlroy recently winning his sixth major title at The Masters, and what makes the Northern Irishman so great.

The Australian two-time major winner replied: “I think you have just got to look at his longevity. How he has sustained.

“He went through that mode where he bulked up and tried to hit the ball further and further, then he realised that is not everything and scaled back.

“Respect for Rory as a player has always been there. It is not easy to come over to the United States and be a dominant force on this platform over here, but he has done it on a consistent level and I admire and respect that.

“One thing that is our differences with our opinions. I just wish I had sat down with Rory and a few others on the PGA Tour, to explain to them what my mission was and what LIV’s mission was.

“When I look at social media as to what Brian Rolapp said recently, I went hallelujah. Finally! Because Brian was an outsider coming into the world of golf, he had a different prism to look through.

“He looked at it from a fan point of view and an innovation stand point and how to bring the players to a stronger level within the organisation. Have the players say more. That’s what we did with LIV.