Since the start of the Sony World Ranking in April 1986, Norman has never been out of the top 10. He is the only golfer to retain a top-10 place throughout the history of the Ranking. He was ranked world number one at the end of 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1995.

Greg lost play-offs in all four major championships. He has won over $9m on the US Tour alone and his first victory as a professional was the West Lakes Classic in Australia in October 1976. In 1986 he led all four major championships after 54 holes, but only won one of them - the British Open. Because of this rare occurrence the press said Norman had achieved the 'Saturday Slam.'

Greg produced one of the great finishing rounds in major championship history when winning the 1993 British Open at Royal St George's. Norman started the final day one stroke behind co-leaders Corey Pavin and Nick Faldo. Defending champion, Faldo, fired a three-under-par 67 but this failed to contain the brilliance of Norman who carded a 64 to win by two strokes.

He topped the US Money List in 1986, 1990 and 1995, and also won the European Order of Merit in 1982.

Victory in the 1993 British Open brought the popular Norman his second major title.

With his brightly coloured clothes and distinctive bush hat, Norman cuts quite a dash on the course.