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Cameron Smith

The latest stories and features on golfer Cameron Smith, including professional golf news and updates.

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18 Aug 1993

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LIV Golf

Kim completes remarkable comeback story with victory at LIV Golf Adelaide

After a decade away from the sport and battles with drugs and alcohol, Anthony Kim outduels Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in Australia.

15 Feb 2026 - 3:53PM

LIV Golf

Elvis Smylie makes a statement on tour debut by winning LIV Golf Riyadh ‍title

8 Feb 2026 - 11:46AM

LIV Golf

Record crowds wowed at Hong Kong’s richest event, LIV boosts city’s global profile

10 Mar 2024 - 10:00PM

LIV Golf

Ancer holds nerve to claim first LIV title after dramatic finish in Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer overcomes Paul Casey and Cameron Smith after trio finish tied on 13 under par.

10 Mar 2024 - 8:03PM

Caddie Dale Vallely (left) and Abraham Ancer celebrate after winning LIV Golf Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

Asian Tour

Asian Tour’s event in Oman offers glimpse of what golf’s future could look like

International Series season opener in Middle East takes place a week before LIV Golf Jeddah, and has attracted 21 players from the team circuit.

21 Feb 2024 - 1:50PM

LIV Golf

Norman says record 59 ‘gettable’ at LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman says Joaquin Niemann could have carded a 57 at season opener in Mayakoba.

7 Feb 2024 - 9:00PM

LIV Golf

McIlroy says absence of LIV players diminishes PGA wins, wants to ‘beat the best’

LIV Golf League season begins in Mexico this week, with Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton part of new Legion XIII team.

31 Jan 2024 - 2:30PM

Rory McIlroy during the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2024 in Dubai. Photo: EPA-EFE

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Hong Kong tickets go on general sale for first Asian stop of 2024 season

Hong Kong Golf Club will host world-class tournament between March 8 and 10, with Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson among host of major stars expected to play.

12 Jan 2024 - 6:02PM

LIV Golf

Masters champion Jon Rahm ditches PGA Tour for LIV Golf

Spaniard becomes biggest name to make switch since Open champion Cameron Smith joined in 2022.

8 Dec 2023 - 9:04AM

LIV Golf

Taichi Kho ready to grab LIV Golf opportunity with both hands

Hongkonger among field at Abu Dhabi Golf Club vying for three spots to play on Saudi Arabia-backed circuit next season.

8 Dec 2023 - 9:00AM

Kieran Vincent of Zimbabwe and Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho answer questions at a press conference ahead of the LIV Golf Promotions event at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Photo: Asian Tour.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Golf Club holds Cup of Kindness game in support of worthy causes

Hong Kong Golf Club partners with Operation Santa Claus to hold two sporting events to help raise money for local charitable projects.

27 Nov 2023 - 10:10AM

The Hong Kong Golf Club partnered with Operation Santa Claus to host the Cup of Kindness charity game. Photo: Handout

LIV Golf

LIV Golf is Hong Kong-bound, economic boost of up to HK$500 million predicted

Hong Kong Golf Club will host tournament from March 8 to 10, with LIV schedule also including tournaments in Mexico, Australia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the US and UK.

23 Nov 2023 - 6:34PM

Asian Tour

Campbell wins Hong Kong Open then reveals he nearly quit golf 4 months ago

Birdie at the final hole helps Ben Campbell to snatch glory by a shot from Australia’s Cameron Smith.

12 Nov 2023 - 8:18PM

Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open: Smith journeys into parts unknown, shares lead with Phachara

Australian Cameron Smith struggles off the tee but still manages a five-under-par round of 65, while Phachara Khongwatmai cards a 66 to join him on 16 under.

11 Nov 2023 - 6:25PM

Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open: ‘Diamond’ Phachara sparkles, local trio squeeze into weekend

Thailand’s Phachara Khongwatmai cards seven-under-par 63 to take one shot lead in International Series event, while Taichi Kho, Matthew Cheung and Brian Donovan all just make the cut at two under overall.

11 Nov 2023 - 9:31AM

Asian Tour

Kho can be ‘superstar’, Smith says as he draws a crowd at golf’s Hong Kong Open

Open champion Cameron Smith holds a share of the lead after day one, having birdied four of his last five holes, but acknowledges the main draw in Fanling is Taichi Kho.

9 Nov 2023 - 7:51PM

LIV Golf

Choosing LIV Golf team like picking a college, Ogletree says

International Series order of merit leader Andy Ogletree says he is chatting to teams ahead of playing in LIV events next season. The American only needs to make the cut at the Hong Kong Open to top the money list.

9 Nov 2023 - 1:33PM

Hong Kong racing

Ng moves clear in trainers’ premiership with Happy Valley double

Second-season handler moves to 16 wins for the campaign, thanks to the victories of Spicy So Smart and Fortune Warrior

9 Nov 2023 - 12:50AM

Karis Teetan shouts with delight as Fortune Warrior salutes at Happy Valley last night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open: Reed looking for strong finish to year that ‘looked nice on paper’

Patrick Reed returns to the Hong Kong Open for the fourth time, and hopes an International Series victory can make up for not winning on the LIV Golf League this year.

8 Nov 2023 - 8:41PM

Asian Tour

Cameron Smith hopes to ‘get the mojo back’ at Hong Kong Open

Smith dreams of adding his name to a long list of past Australian winners at Fanling – ‘it would be nice to join them,’ he says.

7 Nov 2023 - 7:16PM

Asian Tour

LIV Golf spot looms as Ogletree leads into China Open, with Hong Kong event next

Final three weeks of this year’s International Series begins in Shenzhen, with Andy Ogletree at the top of the order of merit, US$500,000 ahead of second-placed David Puig.

1 Nov 2023 - 5:05PM

Asian Tour

Gooch, Lahiri among 4 LIV Golf stars added to Hong Kong Open field

The Asian Tour’s International Series event is attracting host of stars from Saudi-backed league, with Hong Kong expected to host LIV event in 2024.

28 Sep 2023 - 3:03PM

LIV Golf

World’s best golfers heading to Hong Kong, city expected to host 2024 LIV event

According to sources, the tournament is expected to be held in the city in March next year at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling, and will feature the likes of Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka and Cameron Smith.

16 Sep 2023 - 7:40PM

Asian Tour

Australian Smith returning to Hong Kong Open golf showpiece with status enhanced

Cameron Smith’s profile has been elevated by a major championship triumph, as has that of the Hong Kong tournament after it was made an International Series event.

8 Sep 2023 - 7:30AM

Asian Tour

LIV Golf’s Cam Smith to head field of ‘global stars’ at Hong Kong Open

Smith misses the announcement on Thursday, as Hurricane Idalia knocks out power in his Florida home, preventing him making a Zoom appearance.

31 Aug 2023 - 9:38PM

Cameron Smith of Australia will return to Fanling for the first time since 2014. Photo: Asian Tour.

The Open Championship

McIlroy’s bunker magic salvages Open round as Hong Kong’s Kho has tough day

Rory McIlroy battles way around Royal Liverpool Golf Club to even par 71 on opening day, but Taichi Kho struggles in his Open debut, with a quintuple bogey on 18 the worst of a difficult round.

21 Jul 2023 - 10:12AM

Rory McIlroy plays out of a bunker on the 18th hole during the first round at Royal Liverpool. Photo: Reuters

The Open Championship

Taichi Kho ready for ‘special moment’ as Open Championship challenge awaits

Taichi Kho is the first Hong Kong-born golfer to compete at the The Open Championship, and qualified after winning his home World City Championship in March.

18 Jul 2023 - 11:01PM

LPGA Tour

Law wants greater exposure for women’s golf as Aramco Team Series reaches London

England’s Bronte Law says more needs to be done to promote women’s game, and calls out TV networks for not doing their part. Event at Centurion Club highlights disparity between tours.

13 Jul 2023 - 6:30AM

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