Cameron Smith is a well-known and well-liked professional golfer from Australia. Cameron is a world-class golfer who has achieved success by winning the world’s most prestigious individual tournaments, including the 2022 Players Championship, the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions, Sony Open in Hawai 2022, and the Australian PGA Championship. The experts are considering him as one of the strong contenders to win RBC Canadian Open this week on the PGA Tour.
Early Life
Cameron Smith was born on 18th August 1993 and grew up in Brisbane, Australia. His parents Des Smith and Sharon Smith provided everything he wanted to nurture him for his future. He is close to his parents and enjoys spending time with them. He raised up with his sister whose name is unknown and he shares a very strong bond with her. Cameron attended Pine Rivers State High School in Brisbane, where he completed his high school. After graduating from a reputable university, he began his playing career.
Cameron Smith Career
Smith began his professional career in 2013. Since 2013, he has competed on the PGA Tour of Australasia. He tied for second at the 2015 Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship and the 2016 Emirates Australian Open. Smith competed on the Asian Tour in 2014, earning sixth on the Order of Merit and seven times in the top ten. He tied for second place at the 2014 CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters. A co-sanctioned event with the Asian Tour, in October 2014, Smith’s debut PGA Tour tournament was the CIMB Classic, where he tied for 5th. Smith won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with Jonas Blixt in May 2017, the first team tournament on the PGA Tour since 1981. During the competition, the duo won a playoff over Scott Brown and Kevin Kisner and did not make a bogey.
Smith’s victory was his first on the PGA Tour. [6] On the 2017 PGA Tour, he had two top-10 finishes. Smith was a member of the International team at the 2019 Presidents Cup, which was held in Australia in December at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. The US team won by a score of 16–14. Smith finished with a 1–1–1 record, including a victory over Justin Thomas in his Sunday singles encounter. Cameron won the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Resort on Maui, Hawaii, in January 2022. Smith beat world number one Jon Rahm by one stroke, achieving a PGA Tour record of 34 under par. With a score of 34 under par, Ernie Els broke the previous record of 31 recorded in the same tournament in 2003.
Social Media
Cameron Smith is a frequent social media user. Through his posts and updates, it’s evident that he’s a dedicated, gifted golfer who works hard every day to improve his game. On Instagram, he has 143k followers. His social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, aren’t very active.
Cameron Smith Biography |
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| Real Name | Cameron Smith |
| Birth Date | 18 August 1993 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 28 Years |
| Birth Place | Brisbane, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Profession | Golfer |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Leo |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 11” – in Centimeters – 180 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 78 kg – in Pounds – 172 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 10 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Body Type | Average |
Family |
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| Father | Des Smith |
| Mother | Sharon Smith |
| Sister | One |
| Brother | – |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Pine Rivers State High School |
| College | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is his wife/girlfriend? | None |
Personal life
He has been recently spotted with a girl Shanel Naoum from where Smith currently lives, Jacksonville, Florida. When Cameron won The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass along with his mother, Shanel was also present to cherish this remarkable win. By profession, Shanel is Chiropractic Physician although it’s not clear when they started dating though.
Cameron Smith Net Worth
Prize money and event fees are his main sources of income because he is a well-known golfer. Cameron leads an opulent lifestyle. In the years 2020-2021, his net worth increased dramatically. His current net worth is estimated to be between $6 and $8 million.
Trivia
- In March 2022, he became the fifth player to win the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
- Cameron has a total of seven professional victories.
- Smith has been trained and supervised by Golf Queensland’s Grant Field, since 2004.
- Smith won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the second time in April 2021.
- Cameron talks about his playing techniques, how he prepares for games and life, and his inner beliefs, all of which are extremely inspiring.