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

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

Cameron Smith is a highly successful Australian professional golfer, now competing in the LIV Golf League. His most significant achievement is winning the 2022 Open Championship. Before joining LIV Golf, Smith secured five PGA Tour victories, notably including the prestigious 2022 Players Championship. Furthermore, he boasts an impressive record in his home country, having won the Australian PGA Championship on three separate occasions, highlighting his talent and impact on the sport both internationally and in Australia.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1981: First Team Event on PGA Tour Since 1981

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

2013: Turned Professional

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

October 2014: First PGA Tour Event

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 place.

2015: Qualified for 2015 U.S. Open

In 2015, Cameron Smith qualified for the U.S. Open, and his top-4 finish earned him an invitation to the 2016 Masters Tournament and Special Temporary Membership on the PGA Tour.

2015: Tied for Second at Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship

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

2016: Invitation to the 2016 Masters Tournament

Following his performance in the 2015 U.S. Open, Cameron Smith received an invitation to the 2016 Masters Tournament.

2016: Finished 157th in FedEx Points List

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

2016: Tied for Second at Emirates Australian Open

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

2017: Returned to PGA Tour for 2017

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.

2017: First Career PGA Tour Win

In May 2017, Cameron Smith and Jonas Blixt won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, marking Smith's first career PGA Tour win.

2019: Presidents Cup

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

2020: Qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Cameron Smith qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

2020: Runner-Up at the 2020 Masters

In November 2020, Cameron Smith finished as runner-up to Dustin Johnson at the Masters, becoming the first golfer in Masters history to shoot four rounds in the 60s.

August 2021: Competed in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

In July/August 2021, Cameron Smith competed in the men's golf competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, finishing tenth with a score of -14.

2022: 2022 Open Championship Win

In 2022, Cameron Smith won the Open Championship. In addition, he won five other tournaments on the PGA Tour including the 2022 Players Championship.

2022: Won the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions

In January 2022, Cameron Smith won the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Resort on Maui, Hawaii, setting a PGA Tour record of 34 under par.