Defending Champion Cameron Smith Makes a Grand Entrance Worth Nearly $144,000 at The Open

Two days to the 151st Open Championship. Everything seems to be coming together perfectly for the players and the organizers. 156 top golfers from around the world are practicing their swings with an eye to the prestigious title at Royal Liverpool.

This edition is bound to be nail-biting. With defending champion Cameron Smith playing along with returning champions from the last ten years, including Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Zach Johnson, Henrik Stenson, Jordan Spieth and others on the greens, fans can’t wait to see these greats in action. Cameron Smith has already managed to deliver a spectacular presentation.

The defending champion returns the honor with extravagance

Last year, at the 2022 Open Championship at St. Andrews, Rory McIlroy came so close to winning the title that he could almost taste the victory. But the Irish golfer, who has been in a slump since his last Major win in 2014, had a rude awakening when the Aussie waylaid him and claimed the title.

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Cameron Smith has since had the honor of displaying the Claret Jug in his beautiful Florida home where he currently resides. But now, with another championship about to kick off, the defending champion had to return the trophy. And what do you know, he handled that with grace and exuberance.

The 2022 Players Champion showed up in a dashing Mercedes Benz Vision EQXX, oozing confidence but also with his patented blend of humility and a gorgeous smile.

The Aussie golfer’s iconic car boasts a sustainable design with an immense improvement in aerodynamics. The model was unveiled earlier this year with a new and improved battery technology that gives up to 621 miles. The cost of this astounding electric car is roughly $144,000.

Smith won the 2022 Open Championship with 20-under par, deflating the record set by Tiger Woods. He claimed a winning sum of $2.5 million along with the Claret Jug. It is only fitting that he treats himself to one of the best, most extravagant cars currently available in the market when parting with his prized possession before the 151st event this Thursday.

Cameron Smith: Last year vs now

The Aussie golfer played the Open Championship last year while he was still part of the PGA tour. Afterward, he was offered a position in LIV Golf, which he accepted with a 9-figure signing bonus. The Saudi-backed circuit recognized potential in the 29-year-old golfer and he has proved them right. He defected to LIV Golf shortly after winning one of the most prestigious titles on the American and European tours combined.

The Open Championship is not only an esteemed title in the golfing community but one of the most highly-regarded events in the general world of sports. Cameron Smith’s unbelievable performance last year has inspired his fans and the authorities at the 151st Open to wonder if the down-to-earth golfer is returning the distinguished Claret Jug only to reclaim it over the weekend.

Do you think Cameron Smith will defend his title at the 151st Open Championship? Do you like the look of that sleek beauty he drove in? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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