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Apr 17, 2021; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Cameron Smith prepares to hit on the fairway of the fifth hole during the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
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Apr 17, 2021; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Cameron Smith prepares to hit on the fairway of the fifth hole during the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
Cameron Smith picked up his second win of the 2022 PGA Tour season and his fifth PGA Tour win. The Australian professional won the Players Championship on Monday. However, the professional has a piece of bleak news for his fans. Cameron Champ has withdrawn from next week’s WGC Dell Match Play.
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The PGA Tour Communications tweeted the piece of news regarding Smith. The Tweet included a statement from the Aussie professionals, announcing his withdrawal from the 2022 WGC Dell Match Play at Austin Country Club. It is the first WGC event of the 2022 season.
The statement said, “Regretfully, I have decided to withdraw from next week’s Dell Match Play. We had a long extended week at THE PLAYERS and I just needed a little break. I’m enjoying my last week with Mum and my sister Mel prior to them departing home for Australia.”
He added, “Been 2+ years since the last time we’ve been together. Came down to more time practicing ‘or’ an extra couple days with my family. Easy choice. My best to all in 2022. Looking forward to returning to Austin in 2023″
Statement on behalf of Cameron Smith regarding next week's World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play pic.twitter.com/fKLXnTiNL8
— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) March 16, 2022
Cameron at Players also spoke about how golf was “Second for these few weeks.” Cams’ statement proves that he loves to spend time with his family.
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As the news of Cams’ withdrawal from the event came to light, Twitter erupted. Golf fans stormed Twitter with replies to Cams’ statement. The golf fans gave some funny reactions to the news:
Cam’s exquisite short game is made match play but he has bigger fish to fry – The Masters. Tough for the event in Austin, but self, family & health before everyone else.
— Luke Elvy (@Luke_Elvy) March 16, 2022
I sure can understand and respect Mr. Smith’s desire for rest. Two and a half years without seeing family is nuts. Enjoy your time away Mr. Smith you have earned it!
— Dan McCall (@mccad06) March 16, 2022
Do you honestly think Cam Smith doesn’t already have enough money to take a year off ? Maybe when you haven’t seen your family for more than 2 years but then get the opportunity to spend quality time with them you take that opportunity 🤔
— Fruit Bat (@thefruitbat69) March 16, 2022
Not a single person should have an issue with this.
— James Littleton (@jlittleton42) March 16, 2022
Priorities are right. pic.twitter.com/0pQlIWwQHU
— Sharon McKay🌼 (@WingedCharm) March 16, 2022
The guy handled himself with complete class on and off the course. There will be lots of other tournaments to see him.
— LasVegasLife (@JasonB1226) March 16, 2022
Good for him. He earned it. I’m guessing he would have made the same decision if he had finished 60th instead of 1st.
— Jeff Stamps (@stamps99) March 16, 2022
Hard not to like this guy. Respect the hell out of this decision.
— Becoming Scratch (@BecomingScratch) March 16, 2022
No choice class act Cam get out on the boat crack some tins and spend time with what matters most FAMILY nothing but respect my man
— Keith Mark Ramsay (@KeithMarkRamsa1) March 16, 2022
Good for you Cam! Great to see you got your priorities straight! Enjoy your last few days with your family! Family is where its at!
— theBIGfish (@Stephen62443205) March 16, 2022
The fans’ reactions truly show the respect they have for Smiths’ decision and that family always comes first. Cam, you really deserve this break.
Cameron Smith wins the Players Championship
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Smith won the 2022 Players Championship, his fifth major. The Aussie professionals won the event with an overall score of 13-under-par, winning the event with a one-shot-lead.
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Mar 14, 2022; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Cameron Smith displays the champions trophy after winning The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
He carded a final round of 66, six-under-par in his back nine. Smith made five birdies and three bogeys on the front nine, resulting in moving out in two-under-par. Further, he also made five birdies and one bogey on the tough back nine.
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What are your views about his withdrawal?
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