LIV Golf plans to hire former NBA and NHL executive Scott O’Neil to replace Greg Norman as CEO and commissioner, according to multiple reports. Norman divulged to Sports Illustrated earlier this year that his contract is up in August 2025 and his future was unclear. An announcement could come next week, according to ESPN.
O’Neil will bring a wealth of sports experience to the 54-hole circuit. Originally the CEO for the Philadelphia 76ers starting in 2013, O’Neil’s role expanded as he also oversaw the New Jersey Devils once he became the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. For the past two years, O’Neil has served as the CEO of Merlin Entertainments, a large operator of amusement parks and resorts.
Merlin Entertainments announced Wednesday that O’Neil was stepping down from the CEO position at the end of the calendar year in lieu of