Cameron Smith Trails by One Stroke in 2nd Round of Australian PGA Championship, Chasing the Lead Fiercely

Prospects for Intense Championship Competition

Cameron Smith Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Tae-won Choi] Cameron Smith (Australia), ranked 3rd in the men's golf world rankings, who transferred to LIV Golf, predicted a fierce competition for the championship by placing 2nd, just one stroke behind the leader, after the 2nd round of the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour). The leader is Jason Scrivener (Australia).

Cameron Smith, who was tied for 14th place the previous day, recorded 8 birdies and 2 bogeys for a 6-under-par 65 in the 2nd round of the Australian PGA Championship (total prize money 2 million Australian dollars) held on the 25th at Royal Queensland Golf Club (par 71) in Brisbane, Australia, closely chasing the leader. With a total score of 9-under-par 133, he stands alone in 2nd place, one stroke behind the leader.

Cameron Smith rose to 2nd in the world rankings after winning the U.S. PGA Tour major The Open Championship in July, but his world ranking dropped one spot after transferring to LIV Golf. It is known that he participated in this tournament to maintain his world ranking.

Jason Scrivener shot 4-under-par 67 on the day, rising to the sole lead with a total score of 10-under-par 132. Although he made only one birdie in the front 9 holes, he added 3 more birdies in the back 9 holes, gaining an advantageous position in the race for the championship.

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