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Smith Runner-Up in Aussie Open Thriller
8 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Cam Smith finished second at the Australian Open, one stroke behind the winner.
- Twelve LIV Golfers participated in the Crown Australian Open event.
- Josele Ballester secured sixth place, with two others tying for eighth.
LIV Golf's presence was felt at the Crown Australian Open 2025, with twelve players from the circuit competing. Cam Smith, playing on home soil, delivered a strong performance, ultimately finishing as the runner-up. He narrowly missed out on the title by a single stroke, concluding the tournament at 14-under par after a final round of 69.
Several other LIV golfers also showcased their talent. Josele Ballester secured a respectable sixth-place finish, ending at 10-under. Carlos Ortiz and Caleb Surratt both achieved top-10 results, tying for eighth place at 9-under. Out of the twelve LIV participants, nine successfully made it through the cut.
However, the tournament presented challenges for some LIV players. Joaquin Niemann, Matt Jones, and David Puig all struggled and failed to make the cut. Despite these individual setbacks, the performance of players like Smith highlighted the competitive depth of LIV Golf on the international stage.
