CNN/SI's Jim Huber interviewed Greg Norman regarding
shark.com's partnership with Mammothgolf.com (see THE DAILY,
12/15). Norman said he sees the relationship resulting in
an expansion of e-commerce on shark.com. Norman was asked
if he believes he "has to keep his name in the public eye"
and keep playing golf to maintain his business ventures.
Norman: "Yes and no, in some aspects. ... I don't have to go
out there and win nine tournaments a year to keep golf
course design operating. But winning nine tournaments a
year is very good for mammothgolf.com, it's very good for
shark.com, it's very good for the Greg Norman collection.
... At the same time, if the structure of the company is
good, it's got a good base, it's a self standing company.
... It doesn't necessarily mean that I have to be out there
flying that flag like this saying, 'I'm shooting 63! 63! 63!
Here I am! I'm the golfer!'" ("Pro Golf Weekly," 12/18).
SHAQ-FU TO YOU: Lakers C Shaquille O'Neal said he
doesn't believe he will change despite buying several Krispy
Kreme, IHOP and Taco Bell franchises. O'Neal: "I'm more
thug than I am corporate" (ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, 12/19).
IT'S GOOD TO BE KING: In N.Y., Wayne Coffey wrote that
Bucs rookie QB Shaun King has "become a marketing and
public-relations marvel" since becoming the team's starting
QB. King's Web site, shaunking.com, has received "nearly"
80,000 hits and sold about $30,000 in merchandise. Also,
the day after King's first start on "MNF," 112 of his No. 10
jerseys were purchased on NFL.com (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 12/19).
