EXCLUSIVE — LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman indicated to senior Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee that he is open to testifying before the panel in a hearing concerning antitrust issues, two sources familiar with the discussion told the Washington Examiner.
The talk about testifying comes shortly after LIV Golf joined a lawsuit filed by players against the PGA Tour after 17 golfers were suspended from PGA events for participating in LIV Golf’s inaugural event at the Centurion Club in London.
“He said he would likely be willing to be a witness,” one senior GOP source said following the meeting between the Australian golf star, House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jim Jordan (R-OH), and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).
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According to another source familiar with the meeting, Gaetz inquired who “might be an ideal witness to discuss antitrust issues” next Congress, to which Norman raised his right hand.
Gaetz said he’s “encouraged” by Norman’s willingness to discuss the issue, arguing that he could provide key insight on the matter.
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“I’m very encouraged that Mr. Norman offered to give testimony to the House Judiciary Committee during my discussion with him today. He has a wealth of knowledge regarding the role of golf in culture and in the world. I believe the country would benefit from hearing more about his perspective,” he told the Washington Examiner.
Norman has been meeting with a slew of lawmakers to advocate on behalf of LIV Golf as some lawmakers raise concerns about human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) previously questioned whether the league could be used as a back channel to increase Saudi leverage against the United States.
