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Golf legend Greg Norman describes 'cultural change' in Saudi Arabia

The Australian golfer, who now heads a Saudi-funded golf league, said he does not answer to the Saudi government and condemned the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in a recent interview.

Former President Bill Clinton, right, and Greg Norman of Australia line up a putt.
Former President Bill Clinton, right, and Greg Norman of Australia line up a putt at the Palmer Private Course at the PGA West during the third round of the Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation golf tournament on Jan. 21, 2012, in La Quinta, California. — Denis Poroy/Getty Images

Australian golf superstar Greg Norman opened up about his relationship with Saudi Arabia in a recent interview. 

Norman leads the Super Golf League, which is funded by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund via LIV Golf Investments. The league aims to compete against the PGA Tour, which is the dominant gulf competition in the United States. Norman has been a longtime critic of the PGA’s restrictions on players, finances and more. 

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