After only one yr, Atul Khosla has stepped down because the chief working officer of LIV Golf.
Khosla was the chief company improvement and model officer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier than transferring to LIV.
The tour’s founder, Greg Norman, confirmed Khosla’s departure.
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The LIV Golf brand in the course of the first spherical of the LIV Golf Invitational Sequence July 29, 2022, at Trump Nationwide Golf Membership in Bedminster, N.J.
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“On the conclusion of LIV’s profitable inaugural season, Atul Khosla determined to maneuver on,” Norman stated. “We respect A.Okay. and his private resolution.”
Norman could be the main voice and face of LIV, but it surely was believed Khosla was main the tour’s legitimacy within the sports activities world.
Staff captain Cameron Smith of Punch GC, proper, poses with Greg Norman, CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf, after profitable the person title on the LIV Golf Invitational – Chicago at Wealthy Harvest Farms Sept. 18, 2022, in Sugar Grove, Unwell.
(Alex Goodlett/LIV Golf through Getty Photographs)
Khosla is the second govt to depart LIV regardless of the tour being so younger. Earlier than LIV’s first occasion in June, Sean Bratches resigned on the tour’s chief industrial officer.
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The PGA Tour and LIV Golf have remained in a confrontation. Tiger Woods just lately stated Norman “has to go” for the 2 organizations to have an amicable relationship. There are additionally a number of pending lawsuits between the 2 events whereas those that play for LIV are banned from taking part in any PGA occasions.
Staff captain Dustin Johnson of 4 Aces GC and teammates Pat Perez, Patrick Reed and Talor Gooch pose with Greg Norman, CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf, after profitable the crew title throughout on the LIV Golf Invitational – Chicago at Wealthy Harvest Farms Sept. 18, 2022, in Sugar Grove, Unwell.
(Joe Scarnici/LIV Golf through Getty Photographs)
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The Saudi-backed league has expanded to 14 tournaments for its 2023 season.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
