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Mixed Australian Open a winner for Webb

Karrie Webb is a vehement supporter of the dual-gender Australian Open format. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Golfing great Karrie Webb believes this week's historic Australian Open in Melbourne can follow the successful lead of its tennis equivalent as both male and female players hit the course together.

A dual gender Australian Open will be played for the first time, with five-time champion Webb coming out of semi-retirement to chase another women's title alongside world No.6 Minjee Lee, and with British Open and Australian PGA champion Cameron Smith headlining the men's field.

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