Greg Norman, a GOLF legend, has gotten furious after he claimed that "all of us have made mistakes" in his answers to questions about the 2018 assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi Arabian journalist.
Former world No. 1 spoke at an event to promote the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. This is golf's version the European Super League.
Greg Norman (67), ex-golfer, is causing fury for his comments about Jamal Khashoggi, the murdered journalist from Saudi Arabia
In Istanbul, the Saudi consulate murdered Khashoggi in 2018.
Norman, 67 years old, is the CEO of the series that is being injected with cash from the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
Australian Norman was asked by media to comment on Khashoggi's death at the Saudi consulate Istanbul.
His words were widely condemned.
Norman stated that everyone has admitted to it at Centurion Club in London, which was the first venue for controversial new series.
It has been talked about, based on what I have read and what you guys have reported. No matter what, take ownership.
"Look, everyone has made mistakes. You just need to learn from them and figure out how to correct them moving forward."
According to a White House report, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman was deemed to have approved the assassination. However, the Newcastle owner has denied this claim.
Norman was then asked about his feelings regarding the execution of 81 men in Saudi Arabia on a single date earlier this year.
The two-time Open winner, however, spoke out about the shocking acts and said that he does not "look back" but refuses to enter politics.
He stated that he received a lot messages, but that he was looking forward. I don't look back. I don't care about the politics of things.
"I don't want to get in the quagmire that might happen in another's world. It was something I had heard about and I just kept going."
Norman said he wouldn't mind if his golfers spoke out about human rights issues.
He also encouraged people to voice their opinions on the "good things" Saudi Arabia has done to improve its human rights record.
He said, "Every player has the right to their opinion and voice."
"This whole thing regarding Saudi Arabia and Khashoggi, and human rights, talk over it, but also talk of the positive things the country is doing in changing its culture.
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"There are not many countries that can be proud to stand up."
"They can't be proud about their past, there are a lot more countries in the world that have a cross too -- but they look after the younger generation."
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