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January 6, 2022; Maui, Hawaii, USA; Cameron Smith acknowledges after making his putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions golf tournament at Kapalua Resort – The Plantation Course. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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January 6, 2022; Maui, Hawaii, USA; Cameron Smith acknowledges after making his putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions golf tournament at Kapalua Resort – The Plantation Course. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
LIV Golf has been successful in bringing in the best of talents from across the world. Greg Norman’s strategy to offer millions of dollars to PGA Tour players to get them onboard has been working well for him. And just when the storm seemed to settle, a new name has been added to the list of LIV rebels. And fans can’t keep it cool after the news.
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Cameron Smith joins LIV Golf
Cameron Smith is now officially a part of the LIV Golf league. There were rumors about the golfer nearly signing a deal earlier. Nonetheless, “Telegraph Sport” has confirmed the entry of the player into Greg Norman’s Saudi-backed league.
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Mar 14, 2022; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Cameron Smith sets his ball on the green during the delayed final round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
There are reports that Smith has agreed to sign a deal with LIV Golf of more than $100 million. LIV Golf has announced six more names that are now in the league for the ‘blood money’. Smith will be making his debut in LIV during the Boston event to be held soon.
Golf fans react to Smith’s entry into LIV Golf
Fans have lost their cool after reading about their favorite golfer giving up on his PGA Tour career. Some of them were expecting this to happen a long time ago. However, the news has brought a tsunami of reactions on Twitter by fans.
People are clearly taking Smith’s decision as a money-making choice. While some are not ready to follow the player on his social media platforms anymore. The golfer might lose a huge amount of fans after he transitions to LIV Golf, just like Phil Mickelson.
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Here are a few reactions from Smith’s fans on Twitter:
Good riddance
— Average Joe (@regular_guy2422) August 20, 2022
That’s the end of the presidents cup then
— Snap Hook Golf (@snaphookgolfuk) August 20, 2022
Trump cup next
— rbc (@bobbobcochrane1) August 21, 2022
Cam is certainly not poor!
— Kiwi Golf Lover (@kiwigolfrentals) August 21, 2022
How many people do they want 💀😂
— Teilon Cawood (@TeilonCawood1) August 20, 2022
So what! Good riddance!
— Ben Hogan 1953 (@TinCup2020) August 20, 2022
Enjoy your money.
— Kio David Tamunotonye Maxwell (@KioMaxwell700) August 20, 2022
We may not think it but we would all take it at 26 years old.
— DWB (@BomierDavid) August 20, 2022
What did Smith say about LIV Golf earlier?
After rumors of the golfer joining the LIV Golf went viral, reporters asked him about his mindset regarding joining the new league. Smith never denied joining the Saudi-funded tour, nor did he affirm the rumors. While the world was expecting some clarity from his side, all that the media could hear from Smith was “no comment”.
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Apr 15, 2021; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Cameron Smith tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
It is now clear why Smith made no statements about the matter earlier since he was waiting to officially sign up with LIV Golf. It is not sure if Norman has plans to bring more players onboard as of now. But the PGA Tour will definitely face a major setback after losing Smith.
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