Cameron Smith
TOPIC
 / people

Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
The latest stories and features on golfer Cameron Smith, including professional golf news and updates.
Born
18 Aug 1993
Industry
Sport
Job Title
Athlete
last updated:
7 October, 2024
Cameron Smith tees off in front of a packed first tee during the final round of LIV Golf Hong Kong. Photo: LIV Golf
LIV Golf

Record crowds wowed at Hong Kong’s richest event, LIV boosts city’s global profile

Tens of thousands flock to Hong Kong Golf Club for biggest tournament ever staged, and star golfer Paul Casey hails ‘fantastic residents’.

12
LIV Golf

Ancer holds nerve to claim first LIV title after dramatic finish in Hong Kong

Asian Tour

Asian Tour’s event in Oman offers glimpse of what golf’s future could look like

LIV Golf

Norman says record 59 ‘gettable’ at LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman says Joaquin Niemann could have carded a 57 at season opener in Mayakoba.

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman. Photo: LIV Golf
LIV Golf

McIlroy says absence of LIV players diminishes PGA wins, wants to ‘beat the best’

LIV Golf League season begins in Mexico this week, with Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton part of new Legion XIII team.

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Hong Kong tickets go on general sale for first Asian stop of 2024 season

Hong Kong Golf Club will host world-class tournament between March 8 and 10, with Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson among host of major stars expected to play.

Advertisement
Advertisement
LIV Golf

Masters champion Jon Rahm ditches PGA Tour for LIV Golf

Spaniard becomes biggest name to make switch since Open champion Cameron Smith joined in 2022.

Jon Rahm is taking his talents to LIV Golf next year. Photo: AFP
LIV Golf

Taichi Kho ready to grab LIV Golf opportunity with both hands

Hongkonger among field at Abu Dhabi Golf Club vying for three spots to play on Saudi Arabia-backed circuit next season.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Golf Club holds Cup of Kindness game in support of worthy causes

Hong Kong Golf Club partners with Operation Santa Claus to hold two sporting events to help raise money for local charitable projects.

LIV Golf

LIV Golf is Hong Kong-bound, economic boost of up to HK$500 million predicted

Hong Kong Golf Club will host tournament from March 8 to 10, with LIV schedule also including tournaments in Mexico, Australia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the US and UK.

LIV Golf commissioner and CEO Greg Norman (left) alongside Hong Kong Golf Club captain Andy Kwok. Photo: LIV Golf
Asian Tour

Campbell wins Hong Kong Open then reveals he nearly quit golf 4 months ago

Birdie at the final hole helps Ben Campbell to snatch glory by a shot from Australia’s Cameron Smith.

New Zealand’s Ben Campbell celebrates with the winner’s trophy after his victory in Fanling. Photo: AFP
Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open: Smith journeys into parts unknown, shares lead with Phachara

Australian Cameron Smith struggles off the tee but still manages a five-under-par round of 65, while Phachara Khongwatmai cards a 66 to join him on 16 under.

Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open: ‘Diamond’ Phachara sparkles, local trio squeeze into weekend

Thailand’s Phachara Khongwatmai cards seven-under-par 63 to take one shot lead in International Series event, while Taichi Kho, Matthew Cheung and Brian Donovan all just make the cut at two under overall.

Asian Tour

Kho can be ‘superstar’, Smith says as he draws a crowd at golf’s Hong Kong Open

Open champion Cameron Smith holds a share of the lead after day one, having birdied four of his last five holes, but acknowledges the main draw in Fanling is Taichi Kho.

Taichi Kho hits a shot on day one of the Hong Kong Open in Fanling. Photo: AFP
LIV Golf

Choosing LIV Golf team like picking a college, Ogletree says

International Series order of merit leader Andy Ogletree says he is chatting to teams ahead of playing in LIV events next season. The American only needs to make the cut at the Hong Kong Open to top the money list.

Andy Ogletree has all but won the International Series order of merit. Photo: Asian Tour
Hong Kong racing

Ng moves clear in trainers’ premiership with Happy Valley double

Second-season handler moves to 16 wins for the campaign, thanks to the victories of Spicy So Smart and Fortune Warrior

Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open: Reed looking for strong finish to year that ‘looked nice on paper’

Patrick Reed returns to the Hong Kong Open for the fourth time, and hopes an International Series victory can make up for not winning on the LIV Golf League this year.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Asian Tour

Cameron Smith hopes to ‘get the mojo back’ at Hong Kong Open

Smith dreams of adding his name to a long list of past Australian winners at Fanling – ‘it would be nice to join them,’ he says.

Talor Gooch (left) of the US and Cameron Smith of Australia during a press conference at the M+ Museum ahead of the Hong Kong Open. Photos: Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.
Asian Tour

LIV Golf spot looms as Ogletree leads into China Open, with Hong Kong event next

Final three weeks of this year’s International Series begins in Shenzhen, with Andy Ogletree at the top of the order of merit, US$500,000 ahead of second-placed David Puig.

Asian Tour

Gooch, Lahiri among 4 LIV Golf stars added to Hong Kong Open field

The Asian Tour’s International Series event is attracting host of stars from Saudi-backed league, with Hong Kong expected to host LIV event in 2024.

LIV Golf

World’s best golfers heading to Hong Kong, city expected to host 2024 LIV event

According to sources, the tournament is expected to be held in the city in March next year at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling, and will feature the likes of Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka and Cameron Smith.

6
Australian Cameron Smith tees off during the final round of LIV Golf London in July. Photo: Reuters
Asian Tour

Australian Smith returning to Hong Kong Open golf showpiece with status enhanced

Cameron Smith’s profile has been elevated by a major championship triumph, as has that of the Hong Kong tournament after it was made an International Series event.

Cameron Smith will return to play in the Hong Kong Open for the first time since 2014. Photo: Asian Tour.
Asian Tour

LIV Golf’s Cam Smith to head field of ‘global stars’ at Hong Kong Open

Smith misses the announcement on Thursday, as Hurricane Idalia knocks out power in his Florida home, preventing him making a Zoom appearance.

The Open Championship

McIlroy’s bunker magic salvages Open round as Hong Kong’s Kho has tough day

Rory McIlroy battles way around Royal Liverpool Golf Club to even par 71 on opening day, but Taichi Kho struggles in his Open debut, with a quintuple bogey on 18 the worst of a difficult round.

The Open Championship

Taichi Kho ready for ‘special moment’ as Open Championship challenge awaits

Taichi Kho is the first Hong Kong-born golfer to compete at the The Open Championship, and qualified after winning his home World City Championship in March.

Taichi Kho and his caddie walk towards a fairway during a practice round at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Photo: EPA-EFE
LPGA Tour

Law wants greater exposure for women’s golf as Aramco Team Series reaches London

England’s Bronte Law says more needs to be done to promote women’s game, and calls out TV networks for not doing their part. Event at Centurion Club highlights disparity between tours.

English golfer Bronte Law speaks to the press ahead of the Aramco Team Series London at the Centurion Club. Photo: Aramco Team Series
LIV Golf

LIV Golf officials quietly confident circuit is here to stay despite PGA deal

Refusal to become embroiled in a public ‘he said, she said’ exchange with those on the PGA Tour’s side highlights belief in their process, they say.

LIV Golf

Losing control of land will not hurt Hong Kong’s chances of hosting major golf events: sources

Multiple sources within LIV Golf and Asian Tour say decisions regarding future tournaments are most likely to be guided by financial considerations.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement