Cam Smith eyes redemption at Royal Melbourne’s Australian Open finale
Aussie Cam Smith seeks to banish demons at Royal Melbourne
Smith, the former British Open champion, is two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Australian Open, with two Kiwis also lurking.
Cameron Smith has a chance to claim his first Australian Open title this weekend at Royal Melbourne. The 30-year-old enters the final round just two shots behind leader Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, sharing second place with Si Woo Kim and Carlos Ortiz. For years, he has ranked this tournament, also known as the Australian Open, as one of his top priorities—second only to the Masters in importance.
Smith’s 2023 season has been tough, with seven straight missed cuts before this Australian Open. His struggles included a disappointing 2022 Australian Open, where he collapsed in the second round and finished tied for 39th. Now, he aims to turn things around by relying on his experience and creativity on the course.
A win would mark Smith’s first Australian Open title after years of near misses. His performance this week has already shown improvement after a difficult season. With home support and a strong final round, he could lift the trophy on Sunday.
