Golfer Cameron Smith said Thursday the 'chatter' that LIV golfers 'don't play real golf anymore' will motivate him to perform well at the Masters.
LIV golfers have faced criticism for the format they play — 54-hole, no-cut tournaments — as well as the number of tournaments LIV will play this year, but Smith said the"chatter" around the format is motivation for him to play well at the Masters.
Cameron Smith of Australia plays his tee shot on the 17th hole at the PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club Feb. 3, 2023, in Al Murooj, Saudi Arabia. "Obviously, first and foremost for me, I'm trying to go there and play the best golf I can," Smith told reporters Thursday, according to ESPN."I think it is important for us to go there, really show a high standard of golf, which we know we're all capable of."Most of us will get four cracks at it this year [in the majors], and hopefully we get maybe a win out of it. Maybe we just show a really hearty effort.
Cameron Smith of Ripper GC reacts to a putt on the 18th green during the LIV Golf Invitational — Tucson March 17, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz.LIV golfers Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson and others will also be making their way to Augusta, and Smith is hoping the reception from Tour players will be warm.
"I'm really not sure, to be honest. I hope that it's fine," Smith said."I've had a great career around Augusta, and I hope I haven't pissed anyone off. I guess we'll wait and see. There are a few guys who have a stronger stance [on LIV]."
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