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Butch Harmon praises Greg Norman's underrated short game skills

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Butch Harmon praises Greg Norman's underrated short game skills

Summary

Butch Harmon, former coach of Tiger Woods, highlights Greg Norman's exceptional short game in a recent interview. Harmon notes that Norman was not only a two-time major champion but also excelled in scrambling and sand-save percentages during his peak years. Despite being better known for his leadership role at LIV Golf, Harmon argues that Norman's short game is often overlooked. He recalls instances of working with Norman, emphasizing his skill around the greens. The discussion comes amid a broader recognition of Norman's overall contributions to golf.

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By the Numbers

•Greg Norman won The Open Championship twice.
•He had a 72.8% scrambling percentage in 1993.
•Norman ranked high in sand-save percentage during his peak years.
•Harmon worked with Norman to improve his game in the early 1990s.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Butch Harmon states what most golf fans do not realise about Greg Norman, ‘he doesn’t get enough credit’

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Greg Norman has become better known for his role as former CEO of LIV Golf in recent years, but he was one of the best golfers of his day. Because he’s largely remembered for letting opportunities to win major championships slip through his grasp, most notably at the 1996 Masters where he blew up a big lead to Sir Nick Faldo on Sunday, Norman has become somewhat underrated.
— Yahoo Sports

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