The insurgent LIV Golf collection has but to substantiate a full schedule for 2023, however stated on Sunday that one among its 14 events shall be in Australia.
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The Saudi-backed circuit, which has sparked turmoil in the game because it lures high gamers from the established excursions with huge purses, stated in an announcement that the Grange Golf Club in Adelaide will host a LIV occasion April 21-23 of subsequent yr.
“Passion for sport is at the core of Australian culture, and LIV Golf is proud to bring its global league to a country deserving of the world’s top competition,” LIV chief government Greg Norman stated in an announcement.
Australia’s Norman, a two-time main winner, received his first title as an expert on the Grange in 1976.
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Reigning British Open champion Cameron Smith of Australia was one of many large names recruited to stay in their inaugural season.
LIV stated the collection had a “multi-year commitment” to host events in Australia.
The circuit options 54-hole no-cut tournaments with fields of 48 stroke play opponents, who also can earn prize cash as a part of groups.
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By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
