Cameron Smith forced out of LIV Golf event on eve of The Masters
Cameron Smith has been forced to WD from LIV Golf Miami just days before the start of The Masters.
Cameron Smith has been forced to withdraw from LIV Golf Miami ahead of the second round due to illness.
Smith, 30, carded a dismal 3-over 75 in the first round on Friday.
His exact illness has not been specified.
“Get well soon Cam,” Ripper GC posted on their social media channels.
Smith’s decision to bow out of LIV Golf’s fifth event of the season comes on the eve of The Masters from 11-14 April.
The 150th Open champion has enjoyed some solid performances at Augusta down the years most notably a T2 in 2020 and T3 in 2022.
In seven attempts at The Masters, the Australian golfer has achieved four top-10 finishes. Smith leads Ripper GC on the LIV Golf tour as their captain.
Ben Campbell has been chosen to take his place in the team for the last two rounds.
Smith has not secured a victory in LIV Golf this season, however, he did manage to secure a third-place finish in Hong Kong during his most recent outing. Sergio Garcia and Talor Gooch are both in the running as they head into the second round at LIV Golf Miami.
