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LIV Golf held its first event earlier this year. And ever since, the Saudi-backed league has received hate and abuse from the golf community and the media. The series stood upright and dealt with all the trolls head-on. They trusted in their goal and believed that eventually, the fans would see things their way, and now it finally seems like the sun may be shining on LIV.

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In a recent post, the new series announced part of its plans for the season that begins next year. And the fans responded positively and with enthusiasm. They praised the league, and some fans even urged them to host events where they wanted.

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Earlier this year, LIV revealed plans to expand the league from eight events this year to 14 in the coming season. The series recently took to Instagram to reveal three new locations where it would hold events in America next year.

Golf world reacts to the latest LIV Golf announcement

The Saudi-backed series has confirmed three new US event locations in three different states. The first began in Tucson, Arizona, in mid-March and was followed by another in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in May. The third event is set to take place at The Old White in Greenbrier, West Virginia. The series wrote, “Get ready for LIV Golf 2023! Three stunning new locations announced in the US.”

 

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A few months ago, the announcement would have had fans booing and cursing LIV, but they appeared to have turned a new leaf. They responded enthusiastically. Fans even praised the new golf side. One fan wrote, “LIV is out here getting stronger daily.” Another LIV Golf enthusiast said, “The Future of Golf is here !!!!!!!!”

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Golf fans were excited about the events in their states. One commented, “LETS GOOOO” while another wrote, “March Madness in Tucson, Epic can’t wait.” Another West Virginian fan stated, “Old White – hell yes!” And yet another, excited about the Oklahoma event, said, “LFG TULSA!! See you in May.”

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Fans even went as far as pleading with the league to bring an event to their location. One said, “Come to Cali!!!” and another wrote, “Need one in the DC/Northern VA area.” Another urged the league to bring an event to San Francisco and commented, “Come to SF.” And one person pleaded, “Please have one in the Carolinas!”

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The tide has surely changed to favor LIV Golf at the moment. But is it only temporary? Or have things finally started falling into place for LIV? Only time will tell.

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