The LIV Golf CEO and former British Open champion Greg Norman was disinvited from the festivities leading up to the 150th British Open.

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman said he was "disappointed" R&A chose not to invite him to The Open's past champions events because of the controversy surrounding the Saudi-backed league.

Greg Norman, who is the CEO and commissioner of the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, has been disinvited from two events at next week’s British Open.

Greg Norman is one of the British Open's great champions. When the revered golf tournament celebrates its 150th anniversary next week, he won't be welcome.

Greg Norman is one of the British Open's great champions. When the revered golf tournament celebrates its 150th anniversary next week, he won't be welcome. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St ...

Greg Norman, 67, is well past the age when past champions are permitted to play the British Open. The R&A said there will be no additional exemptions.

LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman bought a ticket to attend the Masters in April (see photo). At the British Open, he was able received an official R&A guest badge as a past champion.