World No.2 Cameron Smith has declined to comment on reports he is about to join Greg Norman’s breakaway Saudi-funded rebel golf league, insisting he is a “man of his word” who wants to play the Presidents Cup. | app85
soon. You can take it to the Saudi National Bank, where the endless millions are truly irresistible for some of the world’s best.He’s just about to cross it.The Telegraph
“If there’s something I need to say regarding the PGA Tour or LIV, it will come from Cameron Smith [and] not Cameron Percy,” Smith said. “I’m a man of my word and whenever you guys need to know anything it will be said by me.”Translation: I will tell you when I’m ready, most likely at the end of September.
Who’s to say rugby league-mad Smith won’t use part of his extraordinary sign-on fee to buy a stake in his beloved Brisbane Broncos? It will be a helluva lot easier with The Shark’s shekels than without them.But by naming his price, there will be a price to pay in the eyes of an Australian public, polarised about Norman’s rebel tour and accusations it’s being used as “sportswashing,” to improve the kingdom’s image because of its human rights record.
He will return home later this year for Australia’s two big events on what should be a victory parade for the Claret Jug. Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia will allow all LIV defectors to play. Smith’s gallery will be the hottest ticket in town.Trevor Immelman