Cameron Smith

Sam Locke has made a flying start to the 2024 Tartan Pro Tour schedule, winning the first two events then finishing third in the next one. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Young Scot tipped for top after starring in The Open is back on track

Tiger Woods, the 2000 winner, plays an approach shot on the 18th hole during a practice round prior to the 106th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Picture: Andy Lyons/Getty Images.

Forget politics and focus on golf as big-hitter tipped to win PGA Championship

LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman is unhappy about the current system used for world rankings. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

LIV Golf gives up on futile fight to secure Official World Golf Ranking points

Two-time major winner Jon Rahm shakes on his big-money deal with LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman. Picture: LIV Golf

'LIV Golf is here to stay' is message as Rahm joins breakaway circuit

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler reacts after hitting his bunker shot at the last close to make the cut in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.

Smith and Scheffler make Open cut thanks to wonder shot and lucky one

Tommy Fleetwood acknowledges the crowd at the end of his openig round in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Local hero Fleetwood shares first-round lead in 151st Open

2022 Open champion Cameron Smith and R&A CEO Martin Slumbers look at the Claret Jug after it was brought back by the Australian at the start of 151st Open week at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo|Daily Reporter

Open champion Smith 'holding back tears' as he hands back Claret Jug

A view of the Claret Jug in front of the clubhouse at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

$16.5m prize pot for 151st Open, with winner picking up $3m

Wyndham Clark shows off the trophy after winning the 123rd US Open at The Los Angeles Country Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Clark wasn't handed US Open, so let's give him the credit he deserves

Wyndham Clark poses with the trophy after winning the 123rd US Open at The Los Angeles Country Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

US Open agony for Rory McIlroy as unheralded Wyndham Clark claims shock LA win

Viktor Hovland looks on from the fourth tee during the first round of the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Viktor Hovland lights up Masters as Jon Rahm roars back from sore start

2022 Masters winner Scottie Scheffler proudly wore his Green Jacket to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game in Texas, where he lives. Picture: Tom Pennington/Getty Images.

It's been a troubled time for golf but 87th Masters is refreshing for game

Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, speaks to the media ahead of the season's opening major. Picture: Augusta National Golf Club

Ridley sees 87th Masters creating 'path forward' as peace breaks out at Augusta

Cameron Smith tips his hat to the crowd on the 18th green after finishing his final round in last year's Masters. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Smith says Masters laughs and handshakes proves there is no 'hatred'

Pictured in action during the recent WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Texas, Scottie Scheffler's foot movement at impact has become a big talking point in the game but it's not stopped him from winning six times in just over a year. Picture: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images.

'Scheffler like Fred Astaire with his footwork but hell of player'

Tiger Woods in action during the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in February. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Woods capable of 'getting golf world abuzz' at Masters, says Strange

Cameron Smith shows off the trophy after winning The Players Championship 12 months ago at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Smith's absence 'awkward' but McIlroy and Rahm insist it is right call

Russell Knox enjoyed finishing with a birdie to claim a share of sixth spot in The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass last year. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Knox hoping to repeat 'cool feeling' of chasing Sawgrass success

Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, who play on different tours, battled it out recently for the Dubai Desert Classic title.

Golf's majors pot for 2023 full of key ingredients after latest developments

Prestwick staged the first Open in 1860 and has recreated the original 12 hole-circuit to celebrate the event's 150th edition earlier this year. Picture: National World

Prestwick recreates original Open course, which includes Old Tom's so-called 'ki...

Former R&A chief executive Peter Dawson is chairman of the Official World Golf Ranking. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

LIV Golf players call on Peter Dawson to grant world ranking points

Cameron Smith celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 150th Open at St Andrews in July. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

Cameron Smith had golfing world at his feet - I hope he hasn't thrown it all awa...

Cameron Smith speaks to the media at a press conference after winning the 150th Open at St Andrews in July. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Open champion Cameron Smith confirmed as LIV Golf recruit

Darren Clarke during the second round of The Senior Open Presented by Rolex at Gleneagles. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty Images.

Senior Open leader Darren Clarke calls for 'dialogue over sad state of affairs f...

ameron Smith speaks to the media at a press conference after winning the 150th Open at St Andrews. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

Ernie Els warns Cameron Smith of making 'dangerous' LIV Golf move

Martin Slumbers, the R&A chief executive, walks from the front of the R&A Clubhouse during the final round of the 150th Open. Picture: Tom Russo.

Martin Dempster: Shine taken off special 150th Open week at end by latest LIV Go...

Cameron Smith holds the Claret Jug after winning the 150th Open at St Andrews. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Cameron Smith's putting masterclass at St Andrews was joy to behold

Cameron Smith shows off Claret Jug to the fans after winning the 150th Open. Picture: Tom Russo.

New Open champion Smith says absent dad will be 'kicking himself'

Rory McIlroy and his caddie Harry Diamond walk to the 18th green during the final round at the Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland. Pic: Ian Rutherford

St Andrews willed him on but McIlroy's 150th Open destiny slipped from his grasp

Rory McIlroy looks dejected on the 18th green after missing out on winning the 150th Open at St Andrews. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

McIlroy insists he can win future majors after 150th Open disappointment

Cameron Smith celebrates on the 18th during the final round at the Old Course. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

Birdie burst sees Smith deny McIlroy in 150th Open title at St Andrews

Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot at the second during the third round of the 150th Open at St Andrews. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

McIlroy and Viktor Hovland share lead after thrilling St Andrews duel

Cameron Smith walks on the 14th hole during day two of The 150th Open at St Andrews. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Cameron Smith leads 150th Open but has Rory McIlroy breathing down his neck

Adam Scott acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during day two of the 150th Open at St Andrews. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Adam Scott relishing chance to 'put two hands on Claret Jug' after 2012 slip up

Branden Grace, pictured with world No 1 Scottie Scheffler arrives at The Renaissance Club ahead of the the Genesis Scottish Open. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

LIV Golf's Branden Grace says Scottish Open chance was 'easy decision'

Cameron Smith celebrates after winning the The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in March. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Nine out of world's top-10 golfers now in field for Genesis Scottish Open

Bob MacIntyre of Scotland plays his shot from the third tee during the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana. Picture: Sarah Stier/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre makes hole-in-one in Zurich Classic on PGA Tour

Bob MacIntyre and Martin Laird are teaming up in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Picture: Bounce Sport Management

Bob MacIntyre and Martin Laird face stiff task in Zurich Classic

Shane Lowry of Ireland tips his hat to the crowd on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Shane Lowry rues 'horrendous shot' but says its 'onwards and upwards'

Scottie Scheffler celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 86th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

Scottie Scheffler caps meteoric rise by becoming Masters champion

Martin Dempster and Mark Atkinson discuss The Masters.

Scheffler, Smith, Lowry's caddie blast and thrashers - Scotsman Golf Show

Scottie Scheffler talks with caddie Ted Scott on the 18th green during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

In-form Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Smith set up Masters head-to-head
They’ve been the top players in golf so far in 2022 - and now Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Smith are set to go head-to-head in the final round of the 86th Mast...

Bob MacIntyre plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Tiger Woods doesn't disappoint on his big return in Masters

Cameron Smith speaks to the media in the build up to the 86th Masters. Picture: Augusta National Golf Club

Cameron Smith on mullets, drinking beer and why he's a main Masters contender

Russell Knox of Scotland reacts after making a birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Russell Knox 'super proud' as last-hole birdie at Sawgrass is worth $150,000

Cameron Smith of Australia celebrates with The Players Championship Trophy. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Top-six finish for Russell Knox as Cameron Smith records Sawgrass success

Jon Rahm suffers worst hole in PGA Tour career as he runs up 9 at Sawgrass

Cameron Smith celebrates after winning the PGA Tour's Sentry Tournament of Champions with a record score at Kapalua Golf Club in Hawaii. Picture: Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images.

Why Old Course needs Mother Nature's help for 150th Open

Patrick Reed is a Ryder Cup doubt after being hospitalised with pneumonia. (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

Reed a Ryder Cup doubt due to pneumonia as Finau wins second PGA title

Dustin Johnson shows his emotions as he is interviewed during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Six things we learned from the Masters

Dustin Johnson stands with his brother/caddie Austin on the tenth green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images

No slip ups this time as Dustin Johnson wins 84th Masters by five shots

Dustin Johnson plays his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images

World No 1 Dustin Johnson maintains hot form in Masters

Adam Scott shows off the trophy after his two-shot win in the Genesis Invitational hosted by Tiger Woods in Los Angeles

Adam Scott eyes more majors after PGA Tour win in Los Angeles

Ian Horsburgh breaks the tape just ahead of Lasswade teenager Murray Blair and Edinburghs Stacey Downie at Musselburgh racecourse yesterday. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

Veteran Ian Horsburgh makes it third time lucky in New Year sprint

Dustin Johnson four shots clear of Rory McIlroy in WGC-Mexico Championship

Scotland's Grant Forrest. Picture: Kenny Smith/SNS

Brilliant 65 propels Grant Forrest up leaderboard in Mauritius

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

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