Cameron Smith On Jump To LIV: “This Is The Future Of Golf”

After weeks of non-denials about joining LIV Golf until the current PGA Tour season ended, Cameron Smith spoke on Wednesday in Boston ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational Series’ event in Boston this weekend.

Like others, Smith pointed out a more relaxed atmosphere and a lighter schedule that will allow him to spend more time in his homeland of Australia. Also, like the others, he did not mention the large purses and the rumored $140 million signing bonus he received from LIV.

Cameron Smith & Marc Leishman FULL Press Conference

Aussies Cam Smith and Marc Leishman answer questions about why they joined LIV Golf. Learn more about LIV Golf: https://www.livgolf.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LIVGolfInv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LIVGolfInv

“I think this is the future of golf. I love how it is out here. It’s a little more laidback on the range, the music playing. I love that stuff. I just can’t wait to be a part of this,” Smith said Wednesday.

Smith moved to the United States in 2015, but with LIV’s apparent commitment to play an event in Australia and also offering a longer offseason, he plans to spend a few months back in Australia now.

“That’s going to be a part of my life that I can’t wait to get back.”

One thing that Smith doesn’t have to worry about for a while is exemptions into the majors. His win in the Open Championship at St. Andrews in July gives him the ability to play in that tournament until he’s 60 and also have a five-year exemption into the other three majors. He hopes that is enough time for the uncertainty around Official World Golf Ranking points and LIV to be settled.

“I think to the fans of major-championship golf, it may be a little bit unfair on them. I think majors are about having the best guys in the best fields on the best golf courses. Hopefully, we can sort that out.”

Smith—along with countryman Marc Leishman, Joaquin Niemann, Harold Varner III, and others—joined LIV this week and will be competing in the event in Boston. While none have resigned from the PGA Tour, they will be indefinitely suspended by commissioner Jay Monahan once tees go into the ground on Friday.

Cover Image Via YouTube