Cameron Smith was one of the biggest surprises when he accepted LIV Golf's offer and joined the Saudi-backed Tour. Fans were disappointed by the behavior of the popular golfer, expecting him to remain part of the PGA Tour and build a career there. Smith, on the other hand, obviously had other ideas in his head. In the last interview that the Australian gave, he decided to reflect on the situation regarding LIV.
Although rumors have been circulating for months that LIV individuals are disappointed months and years after accepting the offer, Smith is clearly not one of them. The impossibility of playing Majors frustrates many at LIV Golf, but most emphasize that LIV is the best environment for them.
Smith admitted that there are many exciting things within LIV Golf, stressing that the conversations they have are specific and special. He is particularly happy that LIV wants golf to become a global sport. Smith, just like LIV Golf officials, wants golf as a sport to visit every corner of the planet, and it seems they are on the right track to do so.
The 31-year-old is proud of the team aspect of this Tour, but also of many other things that are specific and special. LIV officials have pointed out many times so far what goals they have by coming to the golf scene. Their wish was to present LIV in a special light: the light of innovation. Although innovations aren't exactly something that most golf fans are happy with, LIV officials want golf to become a modern sport, and escape from what it was originally supposed to be.
Smith wants his team to do great things next year, admitting he doesn't have many plans when it comes to his team. Obviously, the skeleton of the team will remain the same, ambitions, and we have no doubt that Ripper GC has the potential to do great things next year.
Cameron Smith explained how last year was frustrating, especially playing Majors, where he thought he played quite OK, but the results did not follow his efforts and preparations. Although usually good preparation brings success, this year that wasn't the case. Because of this disappointment, during this break between seasons, he devoted himself to intensive preparations, especially with a focus on golf and the upcoming Masters, according to many of the greatest golf tournaments. Most golfers have a special motive to excel at the Masters, considering that this is the most prestigious competition won by golf legends. Smith wants to raise the level of his game and change things in the future, but he's aware that it won't be an easy task.
The 31-year-old stressed that he's paying special attention to the Masters, after the end of the British Open in July. Smith is happy with the progress he is making and wants to improve further during the break between seasons. The goal is to improve some aspects of his game, work on some things, satisfied with the progress he has made in recent months. 2025 could be a much better year for him, but Smith will have to work hard for it.
BMW Australian PGA Championship:Cameron Smith was defeated byElvisSmylie
The last tournament for him was also not what he planned, considering that Cameron Smith was defeated by Elvis Smylie, who won the first DP World Title at the BMW Australian PGA Championship. The 22-year-old who was once mentored by the Cameron Smith Scholarship in 2019 managed to achieve victory. Before the start of the tournament and after the victory, Smylie admitted that Smith was one of his idols while growing up and playing this sport. Cameron couldn't beat the young Australian, Smylie, who showed that Australia really has a lot of talent in this sport. The 22-year-old even had the chance to train with Smith.
Cameron will want to change things in the coming period, and we will see how he manages, at least when it comes to 2025.
