Questions loom over LIV Golf's future, but a multi-million dollar course upgrade is playing through
The South Australian government is moving forward with a $45 million redevelopment of the North Adelaide golf course, despite uncertainties surrounding the future of LIV Golf. Reports suggest that Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund may withdraw support for LIV Golf, raising questions about the justification for the investment. However, the government maintains that the redevelopment will benefit the public and host various events beyond just LIV Golf.
- ▪The South Australian government has begun a $45 million redevelopment of the North Adelaide golf course.
- ▪Concerns have arisen over the future of LIV Golf as reports indicate potential withdrawal of funding from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
- ▪The government insists the redevelopment is about more than just LIV Golf, aiming to create a public attraction for the community.
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analysisCan the SA government justify a $45m golf course upgrade without LIV Golf?By state political reporter Thomas KelsallTopic:GolfWed 29 Apr 2026 at 6:24amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 6:24amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 6:24amPremier Peter Malinauskas announces LIV Golf coming to Adelaide in 2022 with golfing great Greg Norman. (Supplied)abc.net.au/news/liv-golf-course-redevelopment-analysis/106612954Link copiedShareShare articleInternational media reports of LIV Golf's impending doom have left the Malinauskas government staring down a Hamlet without the Prince moment — a performance without its star.The government officially took control of the North Adelaide public golf course on Monday to start work on a $45 million redevelopment, which will have the course ready to host the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour…
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