Greg Norman’s New Chapter in the Bahamas After LIV Golf Exit
At the start of the year, Greg Norman stepped down from his role as CEO of LIV Golf, a position he had held since 2021. His replacement, Scott O’Neill, took the reins of the controversial and high-budget league. Despite parting ways with LIV Golf, Norman is far from stepping away from the spotlight or high-stakes ventures. Now, he’s involved in another multimillion-dollar project—this time set in the Bahamas.
Norman recently experienced a frightening moment during a private flight from Los Angeles to Palm Beach. During the trip, a loud sound was heard as the aircraft’s windshield shattered. The pilot quickly turned the jet around, returning to Los Angeles, where emergency personnel were waiting. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Unshaken by the incident, Norman has now turned his focus to a new business endeavor. On his Instagram account, the former golf star revealed a partnership with Concord Wilshire Capital. Together, they plan to redevelop the Grand Lucayan resort and its adjacent 160-acre Reef Golf Course in the Bahamas. Norman will be designing a new golf course as part of this ambitious project.
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He shared his excitement about the project on social media, expressing gratitude to Bahamian officials, including Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and Deputy Prime Minister Isaac Chester Cooper. Norman attended the official ceremony at the resort, marking the launch of the redevelopment initiative.
The project follows Concord Wilshire Capital’s acquisition of the Grand Lucayan Resort and the Reef Golf Course from the Bahamian government for $120 million. Spearheaded by Steve Sirang and his son Nathan Wilshire, the development is expected to cost around $827 million in total.
The plans for the site are extensive and transformative. They aim to revitalize the 56-acre beachfront property by developing it into a dynamic, mixed-use resort and walkable village. The development will also feature a 36-acre cruise port capable of handling up to 10,000 cruise passengers daily, a 25,000-square-foot casino, and a 350-room branded hotel that includes 120 residential and timeshare units. Central to the plan is a new golf course, designed by Norman himself.
Norman’s continued involvement in luxury and large-scale golf ventures demonstrates his enduring influence in the sport, even after stepping away from one of the most high-profile projects in recent golf history.