CONFIRMED: Cam Smith signs for LIV Golf

Open champion Cam Smith headlines the group, finally officially confirming the worst-kept secret in golf.

Smith was long-rumoured to be joining the Saudi-backed rebel tour, and repeatedly refused to deny he had signed a contract.

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His deal with the series is reported to be worth more than $100 million.

Joining Smith are his fellow Australian Marc Leishman, Joaquin Niemann, Harold Varner III, Anirban Lahiri and Cameron Tringale.

Welcome to LIV Cameron Smith 👋#LIVGolfpic.twitter.com/XhZeAyneyg

— LIV Golf (@LIVGolfInv) August 30, 2022

Leishman has six top-ten finishes in the majors and was runner-up at the Open in 2015. He was also tied for fourth at the Masters in 2013.

Niemann is the most surprising name on the list, having reportedly attended the now-legendary players’ meeting hosted by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. He has two PGA Tour wins, most recently the Genesis Invitational earlier this year.

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