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Greg Norman withdraws from Australian PGA Championship

Norman withdraws from Australian PGA Championship
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Greg Norman pulls out of the Australian PGA Championship in Queensland with food poisoning.

Greg Norman has been forced to pull out of the Australian PGA Championship in Queensland with food poisoning.

The 57-year-old played two holes of his opening round at the Palmer Coolum resort before withdrawing.

"He's had a bad night," said Australian PGA chief Brian Thorburn. "He tried to soldier on through the tournament but after a couple of holes it just wasn't possible for him.

"He's under medical attention at the moment."

Former British Open champion Darren Clarke is among 156 competitors vying for the $1.3m (£805,000) prize.

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