Cameron Smith

## Cameron Smith: The man with a mullet whose character is a cut above Cameron Smith is a man, and a golfer, of many fascinating parts. At first glance, he comes across as the laid-back Australian of common stereotypes. There’s the trademark mullet and the calm drawl with which he expresses himself. Look a little deeper, though, and you find the reasons for his success with LIV Golf and in a string of top championships. That cool surface demeanor disguises a character with deep reserves of never-say-die resilience and determination. Smith prides himself on his reluctance to give up, even in the toughest of circumstances. He says: “Where I grew up, in Queensland, we’re the battlers of Australia – and that mindset has always stuck with me.” That underdog mentality gives him an unquenchable desire to win and to battle. He adds: “I’ve seen it too many times, where someone starts off bad and they throw in the towel. Earning every shot is a really big thing for me.” The willingness to dig deep – such a common theme among Aussie sports stars – is complemented by the way Smith prepares for every round and every shot, particularly on the green. “The process I’ve got before hitting the ball is really good,” he says. “Ten feet and in, I’ve always been a really good putter. A lot of that is because I’m not worried about the outcome. I’m just trying to hit a good putt.” It’s a cool, down-to-earth approach that has, conversely, driven him to some of the highest points in professional golf.