Greg Norman’s LIV golf tour is bound for Australia in 2023

Greg Norman is trying to lure Aussie star Cameron Smith to LIV Golf and has revealed some big tour news.

LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman is bringing an event to Australia. Picture: Steve Dykes/Getty Images/AFP

The best golf courses in Australia can get in the queue to host one of Greg Norman’s LIV Golf events after the Shark announced it would be part of 14 events in 2023 around the world.

Norman’s controversial Saudi-backed series will include stops across North and Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Europe.

Ahead of the third LIV event in New Jersey this week, Norman revealed the plans to expand but was adamant his tour “will not compete with the Majors, international team events or heritage events”.

But LIV declaring there would be 25 tournaments worldwide in 2023 seems to go against the grain of recruits like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson wanting to play less.

“LIV Golf’s expanding global platform will add a new dimension to the golf ecosystem as we know it, one that provides an opportunity for players and fans around the world to help maximise our beloved sport’s true potential,” Norman said.

“Our franchise model will bring new energy and excitement to fans from all corners of the world, establishing a league of teams to connect and grow with.”

Carlos Ortiz, Branden Grace, LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman and Patrick Reed after the LIV Golf Invitational. Picture: Steve Dykes/Getty Images

The new-look LIV tour will include the LIV Golf League with 48 players and 12 established team franchises that will stay the same throughout the year.

Captains will be able to build their franchises to attract a fan following and sponsor interest.

British Open champion Cameron Smith has been linked to a move to LIV in 2023 along with fellows Aussies Adam Scott and Marc Leishman to potentially build an all-Aussie team among the 12 franchises.

📅 2023 League
🏌️‍♂️ 48 Players
👥 12 Established Team Franchises
🏆 14 Event Schedule#LIVGolfpic.twitter.com/Diqt4GZAJH

— LIV Golf (@LIVGolfInv) July 27, 2022

There will also be a promotion and relegation element to the tour in 2023, with the potential for players to earn their way into the LIV Golf League through their performance in Asian Tour events, while those who finish towards the bottom of LIV Golf events would be replaced.

Players in the LIV Golf League will compete for more than $400m in 2023 in simultaneous team and individual play, consistently going head-to-head against their rivals throughout the year.