description Greg Norman Overview
Greg Norman is an Australian professional golfer born in 1955 who competed on the PGA Tour and European Tour and held the Official World Golf Ranking's number one position for a total of 331 weeks during the 1980s and 1990s. He won two major championships, both at The Open, in 1986 and 1993, and recorded runner-up finishes in all four majors. He is known for an aggressive driving style and, late in his career, several memorable collapses in major championships, including the 1996 Masters Tournament. Following his retirement from full-time competitive play, he became a golf course designer and entrepreneur.
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How many major championships did Greg Norman win?
Norman won two major championships, both at The Open Championship. He won at Turnberry in 1986 and at Royal St George's in 1993.
Why was Greg Norman called the Great White Shark?
The nickname reflected his blond hair, aggressive playing style, and Australian background. Norman also used the shark image as the basis for the Greg Norman Company and its familiar wide-brimmed-hat logo.
How long was Greg Norman ranked number one in the world?
Norman spent a cumulative 331 weeks at number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. His periods at the top stretched across the late 1980s and 1990s.
What happened to Greg Norman at the 1996 Masters?
Norman began the final round at Augusta National with a six-stroke lead over Nick Faldo. Norman shot 78 while Faldo shot 67, producing one of the most famous reversals in major-championship history.
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