Greg Norman

Golfer

1955 –

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Who is Greg Norman?

Gregory John Norman AO is an Australian professional golfer and entrepreneur who spent 331 weeks as the world's Number 1 ranked golfer in the 1980s and 1990s. He has won over 85 international tournaments in his career, including two majors: The Open Championship in 1986 and 1993. He is nicknamed The Great White Shark or sometimes simply The Shark – a reference to Norman's blond hair, size, aggressive golf style and in reflection to the native coastal animal of his birthplace.

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Born
Feb 10, 1955
Mount Isa
Also known as
  • Gregory John Norman
  • The Great White Shark
  • The Shark
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Spouses
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Nationality
  • Australia
Profession
Education
  • Townsville Grammar School
Lived in
  • Queensland

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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