Cameron Smith leads Dustin Johnson by two in Chicago
Cameron Smith during today’s second round – photo LIV Golf / Getty Images
Playing in just his second LIV Golf event after joining the tour in Boston two weeks ago, Cameron Smith has taken a two shot lead over Dustin Johnson heading into tomorrow’s third and final round of the US$25 million 5th event of the LIV Golf series.
A round of 68 today to go with his opening 66 allowed Smith to catch and then pass Johnson who could do no better then 73 to be two back.
Smith was asked how he has been able to bring the form shown on the PGA Tour so immediately to the LIV Tour and had this to say; “Just keeping everything the same, to be honest. Still doing the work at home and trying to come out here and win golf tournaments. My mentality hasn’t changed one bit. I think that’s why I’ve played so well the last couple weeks.
“I think the music out on the golf course and on the range is something that I really enjoy. I think everyone out there really enjoys it, as well.
“I feel like the fans are closer to you and they’re probably a little bit louder on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, but yeah, I love it, mate. The atmosphere is perfect?
“It’s really cool. It’s something that I’ve got used to over the last couple of weeks, and I can’t wait to keep this going. It’s unreal out here. I love the energy. Like I said last week, I think the course has a heartbeat. Everyone is really engaged and everyone is really watching what you’re doing. Yeah, it’s awesome.”
Smith heads his team The Punches who trail the 4 Aces by just one shot with a team purse of US$3 million available to the winner of that event. The Punches team is Smith, Marc Leishman, Matt Jones and Wade Ormsby.
Matt Jones is tied for 9th in the individual and six shots from Smith’s lead.
