After Missing Out on a $4,000,000 Triumph, Disappointed Cameron Smith Vents His Dismay: ‘Can’t Really Be Angry’

While it seemed like the thrilling competition would never come to an end, LIV Golf Tulsa’s enthralling finale saw Dustin Johnson claim his maiden win of the season. Though he outclassed Cameron Smith and Branden Grace in the playoff to take home the $4 million prize money, Smith later shared his honest thoughts after almost stealing the triumph from DJ.

The Tulsa event over the weekend marked the last stop for the LIV golfers before heading to New York for the PGA Championship. Though Johnson remained the last man standing in the playoffs, thanks to a mesmerizing putt from the fringe, his fellow Australian opponent also had a similar chance but failed to emulate him.

Cameron Smith talks about the missed putt

Smith, Johnson, and Grace’s 17 under par led the three men to a playoff. However, the conclusion was drawn by DJ on the first hole of the playoff, as he birdied the par-4 18th hole of the Cedar Ridge Country Club. The two-time Major winner secured a -1 after putting from the fringe. On the other hand, Cam Smith had the opportunity to tie the playoff with Johnson after landing on the greens.

Unfortunately, as the Aussie golfer made his attempt for the birdie, he missed the hole. Later in the press conference, Smith reminisced about his terrible missed opportunity. “Just kind of went right on me and didn’t really come back”, said the 29-year-old post his round, staying positive despite his loss. “I thought it was pretty good, and yeah, just kind of didn’t come back… can’t really be angry at the greens”.

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Though Smith arrived at LIV Golf with a lot of hype around him, he has yet to win any LIV event. His T-2 finish in Tulsa, which he achieved after a 9-under 61 score in the final round, was his best LIV finish to date. However, the Aussie would wish to be back on the winner’s list after winning the PGA Championship. With only days away from the second Major of the season, what are the odds of Cam Smith winning the upcoming event?

Is Smith among the favorites to win the PGA Championship?

Ahead of the conclusion of LIV Golf Tulsa, DraftKings Nation released the betting odds for the upcoming Major. While the favorites are largely the PGA Tour stars, Brooks Koepka is considered the most favorite LIV star to win the PGA Championship at +2200.

Following his win in Tulsa, Dustin Johnson is the second-most favorite golfer on the lucrative Tour at +2500. Meanwhile, 2022 Open Championship winner Cameron Smith is the third favorite golfer from LIV Golf to win the PGA Championship. His betting odds are +3500 to win the event.

Regardless of what the books say about the golfer, Smith will be keen to end his winning drought at the Oak Hill Country Club in this week. Perhaps he can continue his hot form as he heads to the second major of the year.

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