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Golf 'opening up to everybody' as WA's local champions like Minjee Lee inspire young players

WA golfer Oliver Goss coaches juniors at Minjee Lee's home course at Royal Fremantle Golf Club. (ABC News: Cason Ho)

Western Australia seems to be swinging above its weight in the international golfing arena, and its success is being attributed to a strong culture of junior development.

Minjee Lee's win at the US Open followed in the footsteps of other West Australian greats such as Hannah Green — and there may be a few other potential champions in the pipeline.

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