"Michael Jordan would like a word"- Fans on David Feherty saying Greg Norman is the most recognizable athlete on the planet

LIV Golf finally hosted its first tournament of 2023. The event successfully concluded on February 26 in Mayakoba. However, what garnered people's attention was the host David Feherty proffered about LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman.The announcer boosted the Australian golfer by saying:&quot;He changed the game, that man did. Back in the 80s and 90s, probably the most recognized athlete on the planet.&quot;Geoff Shackelford tweeted about it saying:&quot;Catching up on the LIV Golf league broadcast (no spoilers!) against my doctor’s orders. I was rewarded with Feherty saying Greg Norman changed the game and was probably the most recognizable athlete on the planet in the 80s and 90s. Gotta feed the Commishes ego!&quot;Geoff Shackelford@GeoffShacCatching up on the @livgolf_league broadcast (no spoilers!) against my doctor’s orders. I was rewarded with Feherty saying Greg Norman changed the game and was probably the most recognizable athlete on the planet in the 80s and 90s. Gotta feed the Commishes ego!68922Catching up on the @livgolf_league broadcast (no spoilers!) against my doctor’s orders. I was rewarded with Feherty saying Greg Norman changed the game and was probably the most recognizable athlete on the planet in the 80s and 90s. Gotta feed the Commishes ego! https://t.co/BO7VjiGxweFans seemed uninspired by the notion and expressed their opinion, highlighting the legacy of Mike Tyson and Michael Jordan. They wrote:&quot;Mike Tyson was the most recognized athlete of the planet in that era. Also the baddest man on the planet at the time.&quot;Tim Dahlberg@timdahlberg@GeoffShac @livgolf_league Mike Tyson was the most recognized athlete of the planet in that era. Also the baddest man on the planet at the time.14@GeoffShac @livgolf_league Mike Tyson was the most recognized athlete of the planet in that era. Also the baddest man on the planet at the time.&quot;We go to Michael Jordan for reaction…&quot;Steve Schale 🇺🇸🇺🇦@steveschale@GeoffShac @livgolf_league We go to Michael Jordan for reaction…23@GeoffShac @livgolf_league We go to Michael Jordan for reaction… https://t.co/9vvhx07lMk&quot;He was the most recognizable athlete in the world on April 11, 1996.&quot;Sunucha@kayhallesq@GeoffShac @livgolf_league He was the most recognizable athlete in the world on April 11, 1996.2@GeoffShac @livgolf_league He was the most recognizable athlete in the world on April 11, 1996.&quot;Tell David that Michael Jordan would like a word.&quot;Mike Lupica@MikeLupicaTell David that Michael Jordan would like a word. twitter.com/GeoffShac/stat…Geoff Shackelford@GeoffShacCatching up on the @livgolf_league broadcast (no spoilers!) against my doctor’s orders. I was rewarded with Feherty saying Greg Norman changed the game and was probably the most recognizable athlete on the planet in the 80s and 90s. Gotta feed the Commishes ego!3522Catching up on the @livgolf_league broadcast (no spoilers!) against my doctor’s orders. I was rewarded with Feherty saying Greg Norman changed the game and was probably the most recognizable athlete on the planet in the 80s and 90s. Gotta feed the Commishes ego! https://t.co/BO7VjiGxweTell David that Michael Jordan would like a word. twitter.com/GeoffShac/stat…&quot;So Greg Norman was more recognizable than Michael Jordan? Got it. If LIV wants to be taken seriously, maybe start by toning down the propaganda.&quot;Alex Myers@AlexMyers3 So Greg Norman was more recognizable than Michael Jordan? Got it. If LIV wants to be taken seriously, maybe start by toning down the propaganda. twitter.com/GeoffShac/stat…Geoff Shackelford@GeoffShacCatching up on the @livgolf_league broadcast (no spoilers!) against my doctor’s orders. I was rewarded with Feherty saying Greg Norman changed the game and was probably the most recognizable athlete on the planet in the 80s and 90s. Gotta feed the Commishes ego!4122Catching up on the @livgolf_league broadcast (no spoilers!) against my doctor’s orders. I was rewarded with Feherty saying Greg Norman changed the game and was probably the most recognizable athlete on the planet in the 80s and 90s. Gotta feed the Commishes ego! https://t.co/BO7VjiGxwe😂😂😂 So Greg Norman was more recognizable than Michael Jordan? Got it. If LIV wants to be taken seriously, maybe start by toning down the propaganda. twitter.com/GeoffShac/stat…Professional career of Greg NormanGreg Norman is one of the most successful golfers in the world. He spent 331 weeks as the World No.1 golfer in the 80s and 90s.He was born and brought up in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. During his early days, Norman was into rugby and cricket. He aspired to be a professional surfer but eventually ended up making a career in golf. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostGreg Norman began golfing at the age of 15 and went from 27 handicaps to scratch handicap in 18 months.Norman did his schooling at Townville Central State School and then moved on to Aspley State High School. He had a successful amateur career and earned media attention at the Queensland Open.He turned professional in 1975 and served as an assistant professional under Billy McWilliams. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostGreg Norman began his career on the Champions Tour and then earned a card to compete on the European Tour in 1980 and soon later went on to win the French Open. He registered a ten-shot victory in the tournament.Four years later, in 1984, he joined the PGA Tour and registered a maiden victory at the Kemper Open by five strokes.Norman was one of the most popular golfers in the 80s and 90s. He has won 88 tournaments in his career, including 20 PGA Tours, 14 European Tours, 33 PGA Tours of Australasia, and two Japan Golf Tours. Norman has also won two major tournaments in his career. He won The Open Championship in 1986 and 1993. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostNorman has competed in all four major tournaments. He finished second twice in the Masters and second at the US Open and the PGA Championship.However, he landed in hot water after joining hands with the LIV Golf. The Australian star serves as the CEO of the Saudi-backed series

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