Cameron Smith says he’d rejoin PGA Tour if LIV Golf ends
Australian golfer Cameron Smith told reporters in Bedminster, New Jersey that he would “100 percent” return to the PGA Tour if LIV Golf were to cease operating, adding that he would prefer the league to survive. Smith, a former world No. 2 and captain of the all‑Australian Ripper GC team, signed a reported $140 million contract with LIV in 2022.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced in April that it will stop funding LIV Golf after the current season, leaving the league’s financial future uncertain. Smith highlighted the league’s impact on Australian golf, noting record attendance of more than 115,000 fans at the February Adelaide event, the highest‑ever for a golf tournament in the country.
Reports indicate that the season‑ending LIV Golf Team Championship scheduled for late August in Michigan has been cancelled, though players have been instructed to prepare as if it will take place. Smith expressed disappointment at the prospect of LIV disappearing, saying it would be a loss for the sport and for junior development programs in Australia.
Entities: Cameron Smith · LIV Golf · PGA Tour · Public Investment Fund · Ripper GC
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cameron Smith signed a contract with LIV Golf reportedly worth $140 million. (Cameron Smith)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cameron Smith is captain of the all‑Australian team Ripper GC. (Cameron Smith)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced it will not continue financial support of LIV Golf beyond the current season. (Public Investment Fund)
- [● 3 SOURCES] LIV Golf’s Adelaide event in February attracted more than 115,000 fans, the highest‑attended golf event in Australia’s history. (LIV Golf)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The season‑ending LIV Golf Team Championship scheduled for late August in Michigan has been reported cancelled. (LIV Golf)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Cameron Smith said he would return to the PGA Tour if LIV Golf ceased operations. (Cameron Smith)