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LIV Golf – ADELAIDE
Apr 21 – 23, 2023
The Grange Golf Club, Adelaide, South Australia
Result, 38 with rounds of -5 (67), -3(69), +2(74) for a score of -6
It was a fantastic week at The Grange GC, with a packed crowd of golf fans young and old loving the game and enjoying the experience.
Graeme got off to a strong start on Day 1 with a 5 under par 67, this had him in the top 10 and Team Cleeks GC in 1st place. He followed that up with a good round on Saturday of 69 which kept him in touch and plenty to play for. A disappointing final round of 2 over par dropped him down the field to finish the week in 38th place.
Team CLEEKS GC (-24) Finished in 12th Place : Bernd Wiesberger -8, Richard Bland -7, Graeme McDowell -6, Martin Kaymer +7
GRANGE GOLF CLUB
Lying close to the ocean and not far from central Adelaide, the Grange Golf Club frequently features in lists of Australia’s top golf courses.
The course, redesigned in recent years by LIV Golf Commissioner & CEO Greg Norman, plays to every inch of its 6,840 yards par 72, and presents a stiff test for even the finest golfers – as we’re about to see.
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LIV Golf – ORLANDO
Mar 31 – Apr 02, 2023
Orange County National, Orlando FL, USA
Result, 32 with rounds of E (71), -4(67), E(71) for a score of -4
Graeme didn’t have to travel far this week from his home in Lake Nona, and was able to bring along his family for the pre-event fun. One the course Graeme started with a steady 71 before a really strong second day 67, which put him in the mix going into the final day. His final round of 71 left him in 32nd position for the week.
Team CLEEKS GC (-25) Finished in 5th Place : Richard Bland -8, Laurie Canter -8, Graeme McDowell -4, Bernd Wiesberger -4
ORANGE COUNTY NATIONAL
The Crooked Cat has few trees, and features wide, rolling fairways. But this course has teeth and claws – it’s definitely no pushover.
There are plenty of hazards, including the local heather to snare the wayward drive. And the course’s open nature means there’s often a tricky wind to consider. Course Par – 71. Yardage – 7,275
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LIV Golf – TUCSON
Mar 17 – 19, 2023
The Gallery Golf Club, Tucson, AZ, USA
Result, 41 with rounds of +1 (72), E(71), +1(72) for a score of +2
LIV Golf – TUSCON was in Arizona at The Gallery Golf Club. The course is a spectacular setting for an exhibition of golfing artistry on the edge of the Sonoran Desert. It sits over 3,000 feet above sea level and you can expect play of the highest quality here.
The Gallery is considered by many to be among the finest courses in the United States. It’s a challenging venue even for top pros, while fans will appreciate the spectacular backdrop of deserts and canyons.
Team CLEEKS GC (-5) Finished in 11th Place : Richard Bland 68, Graeme McDowell 72, Bernd Wiesberger 72 (Rd. 3 total: -1)
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LIV Golf – MAYAKOBA
Feb 14-26, 2023
El Camaleón Golf Course
Result, T11 with rounds of -1 (70), -4(67), +1(72) for a score of -4
The exciting 2023 LIV Golf season got underway with many of the biggest names in world golf teeing it up in the first event of the LIV Golf League’s in Mayakoba. It is the venue for the latest chapter in the series that’s bringing a radical new look to the great game of golf.
The El Cameleón Course in Mexico sits on the Riviera Maya, just down the coast from honeymoon hotbed Cancun. The course, designed by LIV Golf Commissioner & CEO Greg Norman, fuses challenging holes with glorious scenery in a breathtaking beach-side setting.
Graeme finished in 13th position with a score of -4 for the week. His opening round of -1 included some great shots into the green coming up close, his tee shot on the par 3 8th hit the pin but took an un lucky bounce off the green, he ended with the day with a birdie which steadied the ship.
On Day 2 Graeme put himself right in the mix with a wonderful round of -4, which put him in the top 10 going into the final round.
Sunday started well with Graeme up to T6 after the front nine. With dropped shots coming in he fell back down the field to end the final round 1 over, putting him on -4 for the week. Charles Howell III was the winner on -16.
Team Cleeks GC finished in 12th Place on +4, Crushers GC won with -26
A lot of positives to take away from the week and his game in great shape, a slightly disappointing final day back nine but a great place to build from.
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5 Clubs Conversation: Gary Williams & Graeme McDowell
The 2010 U.S. Open Champion, Graeme McDowell, joined Gary Williams to talk about the last 12 months in golf and what went into his decision to ultimately join LIV Golf. They discussed what he has learned about himself, that he might now perhaps miss out on an opportunity to captain in the Ryder Cup, the amazing year by his fellow Irishman Rory McIlroy, his belief that he can still play and win at a high level and much more.
International Series Oman
Al Mouj Golf, Muscat, Oman
FEB 9-12, 2023
RESULT: T36
SCORE: 73 72 73 74 +4
The Asian Tour’s International Series kicked off its 10 event season at Al Mouj Golf in Oman’s capital Muscat.
Graeme was part of the impressive 132-player field including golfers from 23 countries across 6 continents.
What proved to be a windy week on the links, Graeme finishing in T36 with rounds of 73, 72, 73 and 74, giving him a score of +4, Takumi Kanaya from Japan was the winner on -10. Graeme now heads home and prepares for the first 2023 LIV event at El Camaleón Golf Course in Mayakoba, Mexico on the 24-26 February.
Graeme commented on playing in the Sultanate for the first time and said, “I’ve played a lot of golf in the Middle East for the last 20 years and it’s always amazing to come to new places. I like what I see so far, it’s a beautiful country with great facilities and a great golf course this week and I’m looking forward to competing this weekend.”
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