The ongoing Queensland PGA Championship has witnessed some exhilarating action so far – from Billy Dowling and defending champion Phoenix Campbell going neck and neck at the top of the table, to Declan O’Donovan surprising everyone with his brilliant performance. However, one pro who has become a favorite ever since his participation in the tournament was announced is Cameron Smith.

The former world no. 2 has had a prolific career and won many trophies since he turned pro in 2013. Some of his significant wins include The Open Championship in 2022 and back-to-back Australian PGA Championships in 2017 and 2018. He has gained a lot of fame, glory, and respect in the fraternity. Along with all that, he has also earned a lot of financial gain. So let’s take a closer look at Cameron Smith’s career earnings before his participation in the 2024 Queensland PGA Championship.

Cameron Smith’s net worth

Currently playing for LIV Golf, the 31-year-old Cameron Smith has had quite a lot of financial gain from his on-course performances. Apart from all his PGA Tour triumphs, Smith has also bagged two LIV Golf event wins. In his last season on the PGA Tour in 2022, he won 2 other events apart from his victory at The Open Championship. These came in the form of The Players Championship and the Sentry Tournament of Champions. He has also won 3 more PGA Tour events which include two wins at the 2021 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the 2020 Sony Open in Hawaii, and the 2017 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

His triumph in The Open Championship in 2022 saw him win $2.5 million. In the same year, his wins at the Players Championship and the Sentry Tournament of Champions bagged him $3.6 million and $1,476,000 respectively. His remaining PGA Tour wins in Zurich, Hawaii, and New Orleans total up to $3,279,700. With so many career wins, the Australian golfer has earned $29,505,309 from the Tour.

Cameron Smith‘s LIV Golf contract was rumored to be around $100 million which can be considered his basic salary. According to Forbes, Smith made around $73 million in 2023. This accounted for his LIV Golf appearances and wins of $67 million and $6 million from endorsements.

Taking all these details into account, Forbes has also listed him in the 2024 The World’s Highest-Paid Golfers Earnings at 5th. His earnings have accounted for $47 million according to the same source. It also says that he is ranked 43 in The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes (2024). Cameron Smith’s profile on Forbes also has a lot more details about his professional associations. Let’s explore them.

Sponsors, agents, and more

Cameron Smith’s agent Bud Martin represents the Australian pro during his business meetings with golf associates and sponsors. Bud is a part of the Wasserman Agency which is based in Los Angeles, California. When it comes to sponsors, Smith associates himself with multiple businesses and brands. This includes the Baker Tilly Wealth Management, the financial institutions of Citigroup, Perry Ellis International Inc., and the renowned golf brand; Titleist.

This is all the information that is available about Cameron Smith’s finances across various verticals. But he might have other sources of income that are not shared with the public. It’s safe to say that he lives a comfortable life. Standing at 4th in the Queensland PGA Championship, he will be earning more in the next couple of days. Do you think he will win the ultimate prize money in the PGA Australia event? Let us know in the comments section.