Cameron Smith hunts Australian Open title after LIV struggles
Smith has missed six cuts in a row at majors since joining LIV Golf in 2022.
Australian golfer Cameron Smith is competing in late-year European events to stay sharp ahead of December's Australian Open, which he has chased for two years. Cameron Smith joined LIV Golf in 2022 on a reported $200 million signing bonus but has struggled in major championships since.
Smith missed six straight cuts from the 2024 British Open to this year's Masters and also finished fourth at the 2023 US Open. Smith cannot play the Presidents Cup, a biennial international competition, because LIV golfers are barred from the PGA Tour events.
He missed the cut at the French Open this week after two double-bogeys in his last three holes.
- $200 million
- Signing bonus
- Six from 2024 British Open to Masters
- Consecutive missed cuts
- Le Golf National, near Paris
- French Open location
Why it mattersSmith's slump raises questions about whether his LIV move was the right call and whether he can still compete at the highest level.
AustraliaAustralian golf fans are watching one of the country's best players struggle to deliver results in majors and compete for domestic pride at the Australian Open.
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