Bryson DeChambeau had no idea it was Greg Norman who stormed green at LIV Golf in Nashville

Bryson DeChambeau’s Unexpected Encounter with Greg Norman at LIV Golf Nashville

A Surprising Appearance on the 15th Hole

Bryson DeChambeau experienced an unexpected interruption during the LIV Golf event in Nashville when Greg Norman, CEO of LIV Golf and former champion, made a surprise appearance on the green. As DeChambeau prepared to tee off on the 15th hole, Norman was seen tending the flag—a task typically reserved for an opponent or caddie to help identify the hole’s location. DeChambeau, visibly taken aback, asked Norman to move and raised his arm in confusion before Norman finally departed.

DeChambeau’s Reaction: “I Had No Idea It Was Him”

Later, DeChambeau revealed his confusion, admitting he hadn’t realized it was Norman on the green, mistaking him for a random fan or volunteer. “I had no idea it was him. I would have let him stay there… I thought it was like a volunteer or something. If I knew it was him, I would have been cool with that!” he said.

Social Media Reacts: Mixed Responses from Fans

Norman’s surprise appearance sparked mixed reactions on social media. While some fans at the event seemed to enjoy the unexpected moment, online responses varied. One user tweeted, “What is this, why is he doing that? So strange,” while another compared the incident to wrestling legend Ric Flair interrupting a match, saying, “This reminds me of Ric Flair walking into the ring while a match was going on. This is not golf,” reported the Mirror US.

The Nashville Tradition: A ‘Party Hole’ on the 15th

Despite the unusual nature of the interruption, it turns out that such surprises are becoming a tradition at the Nashville event. The 15th hole was transformed into a ‘party hole,’ with the organizers aiming to create a ‘classic stadium atmosphere’ and provide an ‘electric soundtrack’ to the tournament. The LIV Golf website boasted that the 15th hole would feature “Live music all day, with a classic Nashville sound, fan challenges, allowing them to test their skills against other fans and legendary announcer Alan Roach, conducting the party course-side.”

A Growing Trend: Party Holes at LIV Golf Events

This approach of turning the 15th hole into a lively, festive environment has been seen before at LIV Golf’s events in both Chicago and Adelaide recently. It’s part of the tour’s strategy to make golf more entertaining and engaging for fans.

The Competition: DeChambeau vs. Hatton

Despite the surprise on the 15th hole, DeChambeau, fresh from his stunning US Open majors victory, played well. However, he couldn’t overtake Tyrell Hatton, who clinched his first LIV Golf tour win since signing up earlier this year. Hatton finished an impressive -19 under, leaving DeChambeau trailing at -13 under.

Norman’s unexpected appearance may have left some fans scratching their heads, but it also added an element of surprise and entertainment to the event, embodying LIV Golf’s innovative approach to the sport.