Hughes Norton

Apr 23, 2024 | australiangolfdigest.com.au | Hughes Norton |George Peper |Erin Rollestone

Editor’s note: It is no exaggeration to say that Hughes Norton operated at the epicentre of professional golf for nearly 20 years, helping legendary super-agent Mark McCormack grow the personal-management business McCormack created that at its height called the majority of the top 25 players in the world clients.

Apr 1, 2024 | forbes.es | Hughes Norton

En 1976, el fundador de IMG, Mark McCormack, convocó una reunión el sábado por la mañana, algo que rara vez hacía. Aún más misterioso fue que no dio ninguna agenda para la reunión. Cuando el pequeño grupo de nosotros se sentó, Mark dijo: «Tengo un nuevo proyecto secreto que compartir con ustedes: la Segunda Gira». En realidad, había tenido la idea desde 1964 y la había documentado en su biografía de Arnold Palmer de 1967, pero ahora la había desarrollado con mucho más detalle.

Mar 31, 2024 | forbes.com | Hughes Norton

In an exclusive excerpt from Rainmaker, a former sports superagent reveals how Arnold Palmer once foiled a breakaway golf tour. And how Greg Norman stole the idea for it. Twice. By Hughes NortonIn1976, IMG founder Mark McCormack called a Saturday morning meeting—something he rarely did. Even more mysterious was that he gave no agenda for the meeting.

Mar 27, 2024 | golfdigest.com | Hughes Norton

Editor’s note: It is no exaggeration to say that Hughes Norton operated at the epicenter of professional golf for nearly 20 years, helping legendary super-agent Mark McCormack grow the personal-management business McCormack created that at its height called the majority of the top 25 players in the world clients.

Mar 26, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Stephanie Johnson |Brandon Stanton | |Hughes Norton

Essential reading for the future Jerry Maguires in the audience. A blustery but insightful look at the dollars-and-cents work of sports agents.