Why is greg norman in the british/ the open?

Question

I was looking on the leaboard online, and it said his name, hes like fourth? is it the real greg norman?

Answer 1

Just like everyone said, he's won it before so he's still eligible. I was watching him and he looked great!

Answer 2

As a past champion of the event, Greg Norman is eligible to play.

Answer 3

Yes ! It was THE Great White Shark indeed.It was nice seeing the past champion playing in one of golf's oldest,traditional tournaments.He is in good shape to enjoy the game.

Answer 4

Norman qualifies under rule 3: Past Open Champions aged 60 or under on 20 July 2008

He's 53, so he'll continue to be eligible for the next seven years.

Answer 5

It's the "real" Greg Norman. But remember, this is a four-day tournament AND Greg is 53 years old AND it's the British Open .

Keep checking the leaderboard all weekend. If he's in the top 10 on Sunday, then it will be amazing.

Answer 6

Old Greggy just finished even par after the first day and is one out of the lead....thats why he's in the open. Let's see if he can pull a top ten out!

Answer 7

He won before so he's eligible to play if he wants to...yes, it is the real Greg Norman...

Answer 8

He won it twice, why shouldn't he play there? And I believe he is one stroke off the lead at even par, about NINE strokes ahead of Mickelson.

Answer 9

he may plat if he desres to the year, 2014. after that , if vif wins 2013 open . he may very well play till the year 2018 . at this time.08.10 am pacfic he is one shot off the lead. he may just well qualify dor next years oen . on merit alone . if he continues to play  with adam scott . might be worth a few bob on scott . 53 year old golfers should not do what he is doing . it huerts to watch . his course management , this round . great . the only sad part , he flew. i was hoping he brought his yaught . perfect intro to telecast a 10 minute tour of this floating hotel .