Less than a month after Scott O’Neil replaced him as LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman has found his next chapter. The Great White Shark announced his appointment to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic organizing committee, trading Saudi millions for Olympic rings. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese handpicked Norman to join the 24-person committee responsible for delivering the Games to his home state of Queensland.

Full Circle Moment

This isn’t just another corporate board seat for Norman. The 70-year-old will help oversee the very course where he once worked as a young caddie—Royal Queensland Golf Club, which will host the Olympic golf tournament in 2032. “As a proud Queenslander, it is an honor and privilege to help shape the Brisbane Games,” Norman said, clearly relishing the homecoming opportunity.

Surviving the Purge

Norman’s Olympic role wasn’t guaranteed. A 100-day review panel initially recommended cutting the organizing committee from 24 to 15 members to improve efficiency. Early reports suggested Prime Minister nominees were among those facing the axe. However, The Courier Mail confirmed Norman was retained as an independent director due to his “significant global sport and business experience.”

LIV Golf Legacy and Drama

Norman’s four-year LIV tenure officially ended last month with what can only be described as a messy breakup. No contract extension was offered, and industry insiders suggested the Saudi-backed league wanted a “less threatening image” moving forward. Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy both publicly endorsed the leadership change, with McIlroy calling O’Neil’s appointment “probably a good move.”

What’s Next for The Shark

Despite the controversy surrounding his LIV exit, Norman seems energized about his Olympic role. In his farewell Instagram post, he teased “exciting times ahead” and promised to stay tuned for his next adventure. With eight years until Brisbane 2032, The Shark has plenty of time to prove his critics wrong and help deliver what he calls “the North Star of the Olympics.”

The Ripple Effect

Norman’s departure continues to create waves at LIV Golf. Just three days after his farewell post, Chief Marketing Officer Adam Harter also announced his resignation, leaving the league scrambling to fill key leadership positions as it tries to establish credibility in the post-Norman era.