An anniversary of sorts for Greg Norman

Thirty years ago, a young Queenslander arrived as a big fish in world golf, writes Peter Stone.

NOT even the man himself would disagree that Greg Norman is now in the twilight of his career. So many body parts repaired, a business empire the envy of most of his golfing peers to control and, well, age itself have reduced him to a part-time player. But his has been a legendary career.

Thirty years ago next Tuesday - October 24, 1976 - the legend was born. It was the day the man who became known as the Great White Shark, and perhaps the most recognisable Australian ever, recorded the first of 91 career wins with victory in the $30,000 West Lakes Classic at The Grange course in Adelaide.

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