PLAYER PROFILE · LIV GOLF
Cameron Smith is the best Australian golfer of his generation – the 2022 Open champion at St Andrews, a Players Championship winner, and one of the great short-game artists in the world, as recognisable for his mullet as for his magic around the greens.
| Full name | Cameron Smith |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 August 1993, Logan City, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Turned pro | 2013 |
| Primary tour | LIV Golf |
| Height | 5′ 11″ (1.80 m) |
| Major championships | 1 (2022 Open, St Andrews) |
| PGA Tour wins | 6 |
| Career-high ranking | World No. 2 (2022) |
Early Life & Rise
Smith grew up in the working-class suburbs of Logan City, near Brisbane, and honed the extraordinary short game that would define him. He turned professional in 2013 and built his reputation steadily on the PGA Tour, first as one of the best putters in the game and then as a genuine contender – a runner-up at the 2015 U.S. Open in only his second full season hinted at what was coming. At home he became a serial winner of the Australian PGA Championship, claiming it three times.
The Year of 2022
2022 was the season that changed everything. Smith won The Players Championship in March, then produced one of the great final rounds in major history at the Open Championship’s 150th playing at St Andrews – a flawless closing 64, a run of birdies down the stretch, and a total of twenty under par to hold off Rory McIlroy on the Old Course. It was a fitting stage for a player whose feel and touch seemed made for links golf, and it took him to World No. 2 and the pinnacle of the sport.
The Move to LIV
Weeks after his Open triumph, Smith became one of the highest-profile players to join the LIV Golf League, a decision that made headlines given his standing as a reigning major champion. He has been a consistent winner on the circuit and continues to compete in the majors, while remaining deeply connected to golf in Australia – a national figure whose relaxed manner and obvious affection for home have made him hugely popular. He captains a LIV team and remains a fixture at the Australian events he cherishes.
Playing Style
Smith’s genius is on and around the greens. He is, by wide consensus, one of the finest putters of his era and a wizard of the short game – the kind of player who can save par from anywhere and who thrives when a course demands imagination rather than raw power. Not the longest hitter, he wins through touch, creativity and an unflappable competitive calm. The mullet and the easygoing charm are part of the appeal, but it is the hands that make him great.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many majors has Cameron Smith won?
Cameron Smith has won one major championship – the 2022 Open Championship at St Andrews, where he shot a final-round 64 to overhaul the field on the Old Course, finishing at 20 under par.
How old is Cameron Smith and where is he from?
Smith was born on 18 August 1993 in Logan City, Queensland, Australia. He turned professional in 2013 and is widely regarded as the finest Australian golfer of his generation.
Did Cameron Smith win The Players Championship?
Yes. Smith won The Players Championship in 2022, the same landmark year in which he won the Open – a season that took him to a career-high World No. 2 and established him among the game’s elite.
Which tour does Cameron Smith play on?
Smith joined the LIV Golf League in 2022 shortly after his Open victory, and has won multiple LIV events. He also remains a proud member of the PGA Tour of Australasia, where he has won the Australian PGA Championship three times.
Why is Cameron Smith famous for his short game and his mullet?
Smith is considered one of the finest putters and short-game players in the world – the skill that underpinned his 2022 Open win. Off the course he is instantly recognisable for his mullet haircut and relaxed, larrikin Australian personality.