Cam Smith has withdrawn from this week’s BMW Championship despite lying third in the FedEx Cup standings.
The Open champion is out of the second instalment of the FedEx Cup playoffs, with his management citing a recurring hip problem.
“Unfortunately, Cam will be unable to compete in the BMW Championship this week in Wilmington,” his agent, Bud Martin, said in a statement.
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“He has been dealing with some on and off hip discomfort and thought it best to rest this week in his pursuit of the FedEx Cup.”
Rumours have intensified in recent weeks over reports Smith is set to join LIV Golf. He is said to have signed a $100 million deal with the Greg Norman-fronted circuit.
Cameron Smith, who enters the week No. 3 in the FedExCup standings, is a WD from the BMW Championship.
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