Open champion Cam Smith has finally joined LIV Golf in what was the worst-kept secret in golf.
For months the PLAYERS champion and current world No.2 had been widely expected to join the Saudi-backed breakaway tour, fuelled by his refusal to answer questions over his future.
In recent weeks he as good as admitted he was heading to the rebel circuit, telling Sky Sports he was “ready to cop some heat”.
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And now his signing has been confirmed in a deal worth a reported $100million.
Smith claimed his decision was as much to do with his desire to spend more time at home in Australia as it was the lucrative contract – but it’s fair to say the response to the news was mixed.
While some criticised the Champion Golfer of the Year, others were more sympathetic.
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Disappointing about Cam Smith. We expected it but it’s still a shock that he’s gone. He could be the player of his generation and leave a true legacy in golf history. Does money outweigh the desire to compete at the highest level in meaningful events? Advisors have failed him.
— Tony Johnstone (@TonyJohnstone56) August 30, 2022
Cam Smith is a great golfer but what Rory did on Sunday is what pulls in golf and non golf fans alike. Liv can’t do that — they have no…
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