LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman wants to put together an all-Australian team to play in the Saudi-backed series, with Open champion Cameron Smith targeted to headline it.
Norman, the last Aussie to lift the Claret Jug, in 1993, before Smith’s thrilling come from behind victory in the 150th Open at St Andrew’s, is also hoping to sign up former Masters champion Adam Scott, according to a report in The Telegraph.
Smith was quizzed after his victory at the Home of Golf on speculation linking him with LIV Golf, and did nothing to dispel the rumours he may be next to jump ship and sign. After his initial barbed response of, “I just won the British Open, and you’re asking about that. I think that’s pretty not that good,” Smith did provide some insight when pushed at the post-victory press conference. “I don’t know, mate,” Smith added. “My team around me worries about all that stuff. I’m here to win golf tournaments.”
After a third round 73, Smith started the final round at St Andrew’s four shots adrift of leaders Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland, and struggled to make an impression on the front nine. A run of five straight birdies after the turn vaulted the 28-year-old back into contention and then the lead, and a crucial birdie at the final hole sealed a one-shot victory over playing partner Cameron Young, with a heartbroken McIlroy one shot further back. Smith’s 20-under-par total was the best ever Open effort at St Andrew’s, beating Tiger Woods’ 19-under in 2000, and equalled the best under par score in Major history.
Whether he’s a LIV Golfer by the time the next Major comes around remains to be seen, but it makes sense for arguably the greatest Australian golfer of all time Norman – who tweeted his congratulations to Smith after his win – to put together an all-Aussie team in the Saudi-backed Series.
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! 🇦🇺🏆 A spectacular final round mate. A triumph for you and for Australia as the first Australian to win in 29 years. You’re in good company 🙂 Enjoy every moment of your @TheOpen…
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