Cameron Smith callCameron Smith wants ranking points resolved after LIV wins for resolution on ranking points after LIV win


The Saudi Arabia-sponsored series’ players, including Cameron Smith, who won his first LIV Golf event on Sunday, said a decision on whether they will earn world rankings points must be made quickly.

LIV Golf, which held its fifth event this week in Chicago, submitted an application for recognition in the golf world rankings in July; their paperwork is still being reviewed. These rankings are important in determining admittance into golf’s four major tournaments.

In the 48-player LIV Golf field this week at Rich Harvest Farms, Smith was one of 12 major champions. He won by three shots.

Smith, who won the British Open in July and received a five-year exemption into golf’s four major tournaments, said: “I assume there’s a lot on the line with the ranking points, getting into majors, stuff like that.”

“I believe that a solution must come quickly. That is warranted by the strength and depth of the field here, and hopefully it will happen soon.”

LIV Golf has offered players incredible sums of money to entice them away from the PGA Tour, but those players who still want to participate in the Masters, PGA Championship, US Open, and British Open may have to pay a price for the cash bonanza.

The majors’ organizers haven’t altered their qualifying requirements, but Smith, who earned $4 million for his LIV Golf victory and is currently ranked third in the world, may eventually find himself outside the majors because he is no longer able to accrue world ranking points.

Smith, an Australian, admitted he felt pressure to perform early in his LIV Golf career. Smith won two of the major events on the PGA Tour schedule in 2022 after winning the Players Championship and British Open.

Smith stated, “I feel as though I needed to prove to myself and perhaps more so to others that just because I’ve changed tours doesn’t mean I’m a poorer player for it.

“I’m still in it to win it. That is the reason we are all present. Hopefully, we can continue.”


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