Editing Greg Norman (section)

===Champions Tour===
Norman turned 50 in February 2005, but has kept his distance from the senior golf circuit. This is due, in part, because of his focus on business, but also because of lingering hip and back issues. In 2003, Norman said: "Hitting about four million golf balls has created unfortunate wear and tear."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=34695 |title=ASAP Sports Transcripts – Golf – 2003 – British Open Championship – July 15 – Greg Norman |publisher=Asapsports.com |date=15 July 2003 |access-date=1 November 2012}}</ref> He had knee surgery in October 2005 and February 2006.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/5145716.stm |title=Rusty Norman withdraws from Open |work=[[BBC Sport]] |date=4 July 2006 |access-date=1 November 2012}}</ref> Norman believes his back injuries could have been averted had he been introduced to the concept of golf fitness early in his career.<ref name="Norman">{{cite web |title=Greg Norman Strengthens |date=8 January 2004
|publisher=[[Men's Health (magazine)|Men's Health]] |url=http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/greg-normans-fitness-philosophy |access-date=1 November 2012}}</ref>