Cam Smith ready to ‘cop some heat’ over LIV Golf decision drama

Cam Smith is prepared for no matter comes his approach as questions over his golf future abound.

Smith, who gained The Open final month, has been closely rumored to be defecting from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf, with fellow Australian golfer Cameron Percy saying a transfer was imminent. The Telegraph reported on Tuesday that Smith will be a part of with the Saudi-backed tour for $100 million, with an announcement following the continuing FedEx Cup.

Requested earlier within the week a couple of transfer, Smith demurred, saying he needs to deal with the FedEx Cup. And when requested by Sky Sports activities about reporters studying between the strains of these feedback, Smith stated he’s OK with taking warmth for it.

“It’s simply their job, mate, that’s what they’re there to do,” Smith stated. “They’re there to promote tales. I’m certain they’ve had a number of seems to be at it the previous couple of days. 

Cam Smith
Cam Smith is closely rumored to quickly be becoming a member of LIV Golf.
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Cam Smith
Cam Smith bristled at questions on his imminent LIV Golf determination.
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“I’m able to cop some warmth. I perceive that’s what I stated, however like I stated I’m right here to win the FedEx Cup playoffs that’s my No. 1 objective and no matter occurs after that can come from me.”

Smith bristled at questions on a departure after his win at St. Andrews final month, however it appears to be solely a matter of time earlier than he formally joins the group of defectors that has set the golf world alight.

Issues have escalated additional this week, with the PGA profitable a authorized victory over three gamers it suspended from the FedEx Cup for taking part in with LIV, and Greg Norman’s renegade tour needing to close down the notion that its gamers solely obtain prize cash if the quantity is larger than their assured pay.

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