$140 million LIV Golf signee Cameron Smith admits believing PGA-LIV merger as mere ‘joke’ following blockbuster announcement

Golf sensation Cameron Smith's disbelief turns to acceptance as he adjusts to the PGA-LIV merger, while Matt Fitzpatrick reacts to the groundbreaking announcement.

$140 million LIV Golf signee Cameron Smith admits believing PGA-LIV merger as mere ‘joke’ following blockbuster announcement

Cameron Smith and Greg Norman ( Image via LIV Golf )

Australian golfer Cameron Smith has revealed his initial disbelief at the news of the PGA-LIV merger, considering it a mere joke. Despite feeling left in the dark along with other players, Smith acknowledges that the recently announced merger deal has somewhat alleviated his concerns.

Meanwhile, fellow LIV Golf player Matt Fitzpatrick’s reaction to the groundbreaking announcement remains a subject of interest. According to dailymail speaking from Los Angeles, where he is participating in this week’s US Open, Cameron Smith shared his thoughts for the first time since the agreement was made between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the financial backer of LIV Golf.

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Smith admitted to being caught off guard and initially dismissing the news as a joke. He further revealed that he received a call from Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi PIF, who played a key role in brokering the deal alongside PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan.

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Cameron Smith ( Image via LIV Golf )
Cameron Smith ( Image via LIV Golf )

However, despite the conversation, Cameron Smith admitted to still having uncertainties about the future of LIV Golf, as reports suggested that Monahan might have the authority to dissolve the organization. Smith’s entry into LIV Golf last year came with a substantial price tag, a reported $140 million investment.

Expressing a similar sentiment, fellow LIV Golf star Sergio Garcia, also present in Los Angeles, disclosed his lack of detailed information about the merger. Garcia acknowledged the fluid nature of the situation, stating that he anticipates further revelations as things settle. The limited knowledge available to both Smith and Garcia underscores the ongoing adjustments players are facing in the wake of this seismic development in professional golf.

As the golf world eagerly anticipates the unfolding of events, Cameron Smith is set to compete in the opening rounds of the US Open alongside defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick. The presence of these two prominent figures from the LIV Golf stable adds intrigue to their performance and places them under an increased spotlight as they navigate the uncertainties that lie ahead.

The announcement of the PGA-LIV merger has sent shockwaves throughout the golfing community. Cameron Smith’s initial skepticism and subsequent realization of the merger’s magnitude reflect the seismic impact this agreement holds for the future of professional golf. With Matt Fitzpatrick and other players in a similar position, the coming days and weeks promise further revelations and adjustments as the dust settles and the new landscape of golf emerges.

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