Cameron Smith makes shocking LIV Golf revelation on eve of 2023 Masters
LIV Golf League player Cameron Smith admitted he misses the PGA Tour on the eve of the 2023 Masters, but the Aussie insists he's sleeping well at night.
Cameron Smith joked if there was a plan for LIV Golf players to storm the 18th green at Augusta National should a 'rebel' player win the 2023 Masters then he was left out of the discussions.
The last time Smith, 29, faced the media at a major championship he was trying to deflect questions about joining a 'Saudi-backed' golf tour led by Greg Norman after he won the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews.
"I think that's pretty not good mate," Smith sniped as he sat alongside the Claret Jug, firing back at the reporter who asked if he was going.
Now we know the answer. Smith signed a deal said to be north of $100m to join the breakaway tour and now captains the all-Australian Ripper side.
Related: Play the GolfMagic fantasy game to win BIG Callaway prizes
He's tasted victory on the circuit, last year in Chicago, but this week will mark the first Masters played since the sport was splintered.
Smith met with the media on 3 April where - as you would expect - he was asked about the presence of LIV at this year's Masters.
There is reportedly a plan hatched by Norman to raid the 18th green should a LIV player slip on the green jacket.
Norman said the idea gives him goosebumps.
As for Smith, he said:
He added:
Smith was asked if he he misses the PGA Tour.
Brooks Koepka has admitted he misses competing against Rory McIlroy and reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler.
The Aussie said:
So what about possible tension between the players this week?
Smit said:
It was put to Smith that he's potentially playing in a league that is 'commensurate' to his talents.
Lest we forget Smith also won the 2022 Players Championship. It was off the back of winning in Hawaii with a record-low PGA Tour score.
Related: LIV Golf players at The Masters, form, guide, odds
Smith said:
Smith also confirmed he has brought Ripper-branded clothing with him this week. But he packed non-branded gear just in case he was asked not to wear it.
He added:
What do you think of Smith's chances at the 2023 Masters? Let us know your thoughts with a Tweet.
Ben joined the GolfMagic team in September 2021, initially as a content executive.
These days, he assumes the position of content manager.
