Cameron Smith slams golf war ‘rubbish’ after warm welcome at Masters practice

Smith slams golf war ‘rubbish’ after pleasant Masters surprise and prepares for potential clothing ban at Augusta National

Cameron Smith slams golf war ‘rubbish’ after warm welcome at Masters practice

Cameron Smith ( Image via Golf Digest )

The golf world is abuzz with the arrival of the 87th Masters, with all eyes on the top players in the game as they take on Augusta National Golf Club. This year’s tournament has an added level of intrigue, with the recent formation of the LIV Golf league and its inclusion of some of the sport’s biggest names.

Reigning British Open champion Cameron Smith is among the LIV Golf players competing in this year’s Masters, and he has been making headlines for both his golf and his attire.

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Despite fears of a tense showdown between LIV Golf players and their PGA rivals, Smith and others received a warm welcome at the first practice on Monday. Smith noted that the reception was positive and that there was no animosity between the players.

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He expressed hope that the golf world could move past the “rubbish” and focus on the sport itself. However, Smith did reveal that he was prepared for a potential clash over his LIV Golf-branded clothing, bringing a backup set of clothes just in case.

The prospect of a LIV Golf player winning the Masters has also been making headlines, with tour boss Greg Norman suggesting that there could be a celebration behind the 18th green. Smith dismissed the idea of a group hug if a LIV player takes the green jacket, but he did express pride in his involvement with the league and his desire to see its players succeed.

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Cameron Smith prepares for potential clothing clash

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Cameron Smith ( Image via The Guardian )

Cameron Smith’s comments about the positive reception from PGA rivals and the need to move past the “rubbish” were a welcome sign for those hoping to see a more unified golf world. The LIV Golf league has been a controversial topic since its formation, and some feared that its inclusion of top players could lead to a fracture in the sport.

However, Smith’s experience at the first practice suggests that there may be more camaraderie among the players than previously thought. The potential clothing clash between Smith and Augusta National is another interesting aspect of this year’s Masters.

Smith’s contract with LIV Golf requires him to wear the league’s logos, which could be banned by Augusta National. Smith’s decision to bring a backup set of clothes shows that he is prepared for any eventuality, but his pride in the LIV Golf brand also suggests that he is willing to fight for his right to wear it.

Overall, this year’s Masters promises to be an exciting and unpredictable event, with the inclusion of LIV Golf and the potential clash over clothing adding to the intrigue.

Smith’s positive experience at the first practice suggests that there may be more cooperation among the players than previously thought, and his willingness to stand by his LIV Golf branding shows that the league’s players are not afraid to push boundaries. It remains to be seen how the tournament will play out, but one thing is certain: golf fans will be glued to their screens to see how it all unfolds.

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