Cameron Smith is an Australian professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour and is the current Open champion. He has won six times on the PGA Tour, including the 2022 Players Championship and the 2022 Open Championship. He was runner-up in the 2020 Masters Tournament.
Cameron Smith: Press conference| Liv golf contract| Interview
Press Conference:
Smith subsequently responded to these claims in a news conference ahead of the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Tuesday.
“My goal here is to win the FedEx Cup play-offs,” he said. “That’s all I’m here for.
“If there’s something I need to say regarding the PGA Tour or LIV, it will come from Cameron Smith, not Cameron Percy.
“I’m a man of my word, and whenever you guys need to know anything, it will be said by me.”
LIV Golf Contract:
Cameron Smith is reportedly the latest to join LIV Golf after signing a $100 million deal with the organization, according to Tom Morgan of the Telegraph.
The 28-year-old is coming off a win at The Open, finishing 20 strokes under par to outduel Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy.
After winning his first major title, TMZ Sports reported Smith was “nearing a deal” with LIV Golf. There was still uncertainty after the golfer dodged questioning about the move in July.
Interview:
The PGA Tour already filed a motion to keep out the other three LIV Golf players who qualified for the FedEx Cup playoffs: Talor Gooch, Matt Jones and Hudson Swafford. Smith’s status for the upcoming tournament that begins Thursday could also be in question.
The money from LIV Golf is still likely difficult to turn down. In addition to the nine-figure reported sum for Smith up front, the circuit will have $405 million in total prizes in 2023.
“Like I said, I’m here to play the FedEx Cup play-offs. That’s been my focus the last week and a half, that’s what I’m here to do. I’m here to win the FedEx Cup play-offs.”
