Cameron Smith Upbeat About British Open Chances

Cameron Smith, the Australian rules football and rugby league athlete, is looking to add to his 2022 crown at the British Open, which gets underway this week at Royal Birkdale.

What happened?

The 32-year-old missed the cut at his most recent event, the US Open at Shinnecock in June, but is upbeat about his chances at the British Open.

"I actually played half decent - we had that foggy, windy morning and just got off to a shitty start, and you can't be on the back foot of the US Open, and I was from about the sixth hole, but the game still felt good there," Smith said.

Why it matters for Cameron Smith

Smith's recent experience at the US Open has given him valuable insight into his game, and he believes that he can apply the lessons he learned to the British Open.

"I feel like the stuff with Claude is slowly starting to grain in and feel a little bit more natural, like I don't have to think about it so much and can just get back to kind of hitting shots, which is what you need to do at a British Open," Smith said.

What comes next?

Smith has been fine-tuning his preparation for the British Open, arriving at the Merseyside course almost a week ago to play some links golf and get ready.

"I'm usually not one to treat a major differently, but given I hadn't played for a few weeks I thought it was probably necessary to come over early and play some links golf and get ready," the former world No.2 said.

Smith was also asked about what organisers could do to lure world No.1 Scottie Scheffler to play at Kingston Heath in December, and he had a very Aussie response.

The Australian Open connection

Smith is a loud and proud supporter of the Australian Open, and he believes that the event has a lot to offer.

"I think the Australian Open is a great event, and I think it's a great opportunity for players to come and compete in Australia," Smith said.

Conclusion is not needed

Smith's optimism about his chances at the British Open is a positive sign for the event, and fans will be eager to see how he performs.

The British Open gets underway this week at Royal Birkdale, and Smith will be looking to make a strong impression.

The event date is not specified in the original article, but it is mentioned that the British Open is taking place this week at Royal Birkdale.

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