Greg Norman
Greg Norman
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Greg Norman's full name is Gregory John Norman. He is commonly known as "The Shark" due to his aggressive playing style.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on February 10, 1955, in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. Still alive at the time of writing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Australian professional golfer.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in a mining town in Western Australia, Norman's early life was marked by physical activity and a strong work ethic. His family moved to Adelaide when he was 16, where he began playing golf seriously. He turned pro in 1976 and quickly made a name for himself on the European Tour.
Major Accomplishments
Throughout his illustrious career, Norman has achieved numerous accolades. Some of his most notable achievements include:
20 PGA Tour wins, including two major championships
Held the number one ranking in the world for a record 331 weeks
* Played on eight Ryder Cup teams and was captain in 2006
Notable Works or Actions
Norman has been involved in various business ventures throughout his career. He founded Greg Norman Collection, a clothing line that bears his name. In addition to this, he has also been involved in real estate development and golf course design.
In recent years, Norman has made headlines for his outspoken views on various topics, including the environment and politics.
Impact and Legacy
Greg Norman's impact on the game of golf cannot be overstated. He was one of the most dominant players of his generation, and his influence can still be seen today. His playing style, which emphasized power and aggression, has been emulated by countless other golfers.
Norman's legacy extends beyond his playing career as well. Through his various business ventures, he has helped to popularize golf around the world.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Greg Norman is widely quoted and remembered for his unapologetic attitude and strong opinions on a variety of topics. His quotes often make headlines due to their candor and insight into the world of golf and beyond.
Quotes by Greg Norman
Greg Norman's insights on:
I always wanted to be the best I could be at whatever I did. I didn't want to be the number one golfer in the world. I just wanted to be as good as I could be. I work hard, I push myself hard, and I probably even expect too much of myself.
Being away for the weekends, and me being the international player that I have been for those 30 years, I’ve spent a lot more time flying around the world, playing different golf tournaments around the world.
So my game is solid. So that obviously makes me feel confident, that like anybody else in this field, you name them, I feel like I’ve got the ability to win the golf tournament just as much as they have, and that’s the way I’m going to take it.
Obviously it’s my second senior event, and I’m tired obviously coming back from the British Open, from surgery, which was priority No. 1, did that successfully, and each week since the British Open I’ve felt in pretty good control of my golf game.
My doctor asked me how many golf balls I had hit in my career. I’m lying there in bed calculating somewhere between four and five million golf balls I had hit to do that on my body.
People in this room must have back problems, I’m sure some of us do, and it is really, really one of the worst pains and debilitating parts of your body that you can actually have because you really can’t do anything in your life when you have it.
The game of golf doesn’t come rushing back to you. Last week I made a couple of fundamental mistakes that I probably wouldn’t have made in the heat of the battle back when I was in my heyday, and those things have got to come back.