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Daily Mirror
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Joshua Lees

Premier takes dig at PGA Tour as LIV Golf and Greg Norman handed welcome Australia boost

Southern Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas has seemingly opened the door to the controversial LIV Golf Series taking place down under. LIV has sent shockwaves around the world of golf over the past year, after locking horns with the sport's flagship circuit the PGA Tour.

The Saudi-funded series has hosted events both in the UK and the United States so far, and will head to both Thailand and Saudi Arabia before their inaugural campaign comes to an end. in 2023 CEO Greg Norman is looking to expand the series further afield, and his home country Australia looks to be top of the list.

Initially, LIV were dealt a huge blow in their attempts to compete down under after one of the country's most prestigious courses - Royal Sydney Golf Club - reportedly turned down an opportunity to host an event.

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