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What do you think is holding Cam Smith back from winning on the greens? It’s tough to pinpoint, especially given his decent performances like a T19 finish in Singapore and a T20 in Hong Kong. However, Smith himself believes it’s his ball-driving ability that’s holding him back. Recently, he even compared that aspect of his game to 2024 U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau.
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In the second round of LIV Golf Mexico, Smith carded five birdies and one eagle and is comfortably sitting in the 2nd spot. After the round, the golfer admitted that he struggles with driving the ball as well as Bryson DeChambeau, who excels in that area. “Yeah, it’s nice playing with him. At times, I wish I could drive the ball like him. I often wonder about how much better of a golfer I would be if I could drive the ball like him,” he said.
Although he believes that they both play a similar style of golf but the scientist is better in general. To this, he added, “But I think we play a very similar style of golf. We’re both pretty aggressive, particularly around here…..He’s obviously a great player in his own right, and he’s going to be tough to beat tomorrow.” DeChambeau had an incredible second round as he carded six birdies and one eagle and is currently leading the charge in Mexico.
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If he maintains this form in the final round, DeChambeau will be one of the biggest thorns he will have to face in order to claim his first win this season. It’s true that he has 12 professional wins, but the last time he won was back in 2023. Smith claimed two titles during the 2023 season, winning in London and Bedminster. After that, he has had multiple top-5 and top-10 finishes but no wins. The interviewer also talked about it and asked how he feels about the winless streak. He responded, “Yeah, it’s disappointing not to win, particularly through a season.”
As for Bryson DeChambeau, his ball driving seems to be the result of the extra practice he does. Last year, during the Masters, the golfer went on to hit some balls 48 hours before his tee time. He felt his game wasn’t where he wanted to be, and mashed 393 balls. This year too, he did the same, and it could be one of the reasons that makes him better on the greens.
Meanwhile, Cam Smith isn’t on a two-year winless streak, but it has been three years since his last major victory, which came at the 2022 Open Championship. Talking about majors, at this year’s Masters, Smith expressed confidence, saying, “Yeah, the game feels good. I feel like I’ve played a lot better than my results.” He also had a lucky charm with him during the tournament.
What was the good luck charm Cam Smith had for the Masters?
Cam finished T9 at LIV Golf Miami, which is the only top-10 finish he has achieved this season so far. However, on the good side, his team, Ripper GC, claimed the win. Just one week ahead of his team’s victory, the golfer’s wife gave birth to their first baby, Remy. Since his team won after Remy’s birth and had the best finish, it seemed like a good sign. “I’m more excited than anything,” he said.
With the ‘baby luck’ on his side, he was extra excited about the Masters and said, “It’s cool; he’s the winning formula for the team, obviously, I think. One from one, Remy is. It’s so cool.” Continuing on, the interviewer asked, “Will he be your good luck charm going into Augusta next week?” Without any second thought, the golfer gave a hilarious answer, saying, “I hope so, otherwise, he won’t be coming to any other events. (Laughter.) I’m joking, by the way.” Unfortunately, it didn’t work out, and the 31-year-old couldn’t end his major slump.
What do you think about Cam Smith and his performances this season? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!
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