Cameron Smith Abandons Blade Putter in Shocking Switch

Cameron Smith, the Australian rules football and rugby league athlete, has made a shocking switch from his long-time blade putter to a more forgiving Scotty Cameron Mallet.

What happened?

The news broke last week that Patrick Reed had switched from a bladed Scotty Cameron to a Phantom putter in anticipation of the Scottish Open. Now, in a move that has sent shockwaves through the golfing community, Cameron Smith has followed suit, ditching his trusty blade putter for a new Scotty Cameron Mallet. The longtime blade user, who has played most of his career with a simple Scotty Cameron 009M Tour Prototype nicknamed the "Magic Wand", has been testing the new putter on the greens ahead of this week's Open Championship.

Why it matters for Cameron Smith

The switch has sparked a heated debate among golf enthusiasts, with many speculating that Smith's move is a sign that the blade putter is on its way out. "The blade putter is officially dead. There is no coming back from this," said one user on X. "We've lost our sport. Big Mallet is ruining this game," decried another. However, it's worth noting that Smith's new putter is a fairly conservative design, with a blacked out version of the Phantom 3 shape and a plumbing neck. Like his former putter, it features a simple dot engraved into the head as an alignment aid.

What comes next?

Only time will tell if Smith's new putter will make it into play as he tees off this morning for his opening round. One thing is certain, however-the golfing world is watching with bated breath to see if this shocking switch will pay off for the Australian rules football and rugby league athlete.

The shape of Smith's new putter is a blacked out version of the Phantom 3 shape with a plumbing neck. Like his former putter, it features a simple dot engraved into the head as an alignment aid. It remains to be seen whether Smith's new putter will make it into play as he tees off this morning for his opening round.

The news of Smith's switch has sent shockwaves through the golfing community, with many speculating that the blade putter is on its way out. However, it's worth noting that Smith's new putter is a fairly conservative design, and only time will tell if it will pay off for the Australian rules football and rugby league athlete.

The debate surrounding Smith's switch is far from over, with many golf enthusiasts taking to social media to share their thoughts on the matter. One thing is certain, however-the golfing world is watching with bated breath to see if this shocking switch will pay off for Smith.

In the end, only time will tell if Smith's new putter will be the key to success for the Australian rules football and rugby league athlete. One thing is certain, however-the golfing world will be watching with interest to see how this shocking switch plays out.

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