Greg Norman's next two LIV Golf targets from PGA Tour are obvious

LIV Golf, backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, is set to continue its spending spree during golf's off-season, a year after the sensational signings of Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton.

The rebel league is anticipated to keep splashing the cash ahead of the 2025 season, which will see its first four events clash with some of the PGA Tour's major early-season tournaments. This comes as the feud in the golf world refuses to go away.

LIV CEO Greg Norman recently stated that the league is here to stay, and rumors suggest it will continue to bolster its star-studded roster. Two big names are potentially on the Saudi PIF's radar.

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One of them is Hideki Matsuyama, whom Norman has openly expressed interest in signing. The former Masters champion is one of the top players globally and a huge star in Japan.

It has been suggested that while the PGA Tour doesn't heavily promote him for American events, he is the biggest player on the Tour when it comes to publicity in Asia. Rumors suggest that Matsuyama's potential deal could be one of the largest contracts LIV Golf has ever offered - particularly noteworthy considering the $600 million package given to Rahm.

Earlier in the year, Norman didn't hide his eagerness to strike a deal, openly admitting his pursuit of talent: "I'll give you another example. We've been trying to get Hideki Matsuyama.

"I don't mind admitting that. When Hideki won in LA, what's the first thing I did? I said, 'Congratulations, Hideki. I'm proud of you, mate'."

If Norman is keen on making waves, he might also look to make a move for former world No. 1 Viktor Hovland. Despite being one of the top golfers globally, Hovland had a rough 2024 due to issues with his swing coach.

Hovland has previously revealed that he instructed his agent to start discussions with LIV Golf to explore potential offers. Given his challenging year, LIV could be in a favorable position if those negotiations are still active.

With the PGA Tour and the Saudi PIF reaching a preliminary agreement, it seems the tumultuous period for golf may be nearing its conclusion. The victories of Bryson DeChambeau at the U.S. Open and Jon Rahm on the LIV tour suggest a promising route for players on the insurgent circuit.

Moreover, if the merger goes ahead, there could be a unified future for the sport within the next year.