Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Cameron Smith (golfer)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2026

Discover the career path of Cameron Smith (golfer), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Cameron Smith is a prominent Australian professional golfer known for his successful career. Currently competing on the LIV Golf League, he achieved a significant milestone by winning the 2022 Open Championship. His accomplishments also include five PGA Tour victories, notably the prestigious 2022 Players Championship. Demonstrating his consistent performance in his home country, Smith has secured three Australian PGA Championship titles, solidifying his status as a leading figure in the world of golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Represented Australia in the Trans Tasman Cup

In 2010, Cameron Smith represented Australia in the boys' division of the Trans Tasman Cup alongside Ryan Peake.

2013: Turned professional

In 2013, Cameron Smith turned professional and played on the PGA Tour of Australasia.

October 2014: Played in the CIMB Classic

In October 2014, Cameron Smith's first PGA Tour event was the CIMB Classic, a co-sanctioned event with the Asian Tour where he tied for 5th.

2015: Finished tied for second at the Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship

In 2015, Cameron Smith finished tied for second at the Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship.

2015: Qualified for the U.S. Open and earned PGA Tour membership

In 2015, after qualifying for the U.S. Open and achieving a top-4 finish, Cameron Smith earned Special Temporary Membership on the PGA Tour for the remainder of the season.

2016: Earned Invitation to the Masters Tournament

Cameron Smith's top-4 finish at the 2015 U.S Open earned him an invitation to the 2016 Masters Tournament.

2016: Finished 157th in the FedEx points list

In 2016, Cameron Smith finished 157th in the FedEx points list.

2016: Finished tied for second at the Emirates Australian Open

In 2016, Cameron Smith finished tied for second at the Emirates Australian Open.

May 2017: Won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

In May 2017, Cameron Smith, partnered with Jonas Blixt, won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the first team event on the PGA Tour since 1981.

2017: Returned to the PGA Tour

Cameron Smith's performance in the Web.com Tour Finals, where he was runner-up in the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship, allowed him to return to the PGA Tour for 2017.

December 2018: Defended title at the Australian PGA Championship

In December 2018, Cameron Smith defended his title at the Australian PGA Championship, winning by two strokes over Marc Leishman.

December 2019: Played in the Presidents Cup

In December 2019, Cameron Smith played on the International team at the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia and went 1-1-1 including a win in his Sunday singles match against Justin Thomas.

January 2020: Won the Sony Open in Hawaii

In January 2020, Cameron Smith won the Sony Open in Hawaii in a playoff over Brendan Steele, marking his first individual victory on the PGA Tour.

April 2021: Won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the second time

In April 2021, Cameron Smith won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the second time, partnered with Marc Leishman.

August 2021: Competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

In August 2021, Cameron Smith competed in the men's competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and finished tenth.

August 2022: Joined LIV Golf

At the end of August 2022, Cameron Smith joined LIV Golf.

2022: Won the Open Championship

In 2022, Cameron Smith won the Open Championship and five other tournaments on the PGA Tour, including the Players Championship. He also won the Australian PGA Championship three times.