The Masters 2022, Augusta National, 7-10 April
Cameron Smith remains optimistic about his future at Augusta, despite the hard lessons of Amen Corner
And, let's remember that Cameron has already written his own place into Augusta history records, as the first person ever to record four rounds in the 60s at the Masters. For a reminder, see Ben Everill's 2020 article here.
From In Queensland, by Darren Walton, AAP:
Even in despair Cameron Smith feels destined to win the Masters after recording his third top-five finish in four years at Augusta National.
Smith settled for equal third, behind triumphant world No.1 Scottie Scheffler and a roaring Rory McIlroy, after two cruel breaks dashed the Australian’s chances on Monday morning.
He must be wondering what might have been after closing with a luckless one-over-par 73 to fall five shots short of Scheffler at five under. Read more
From WA Today, by Adam Pengilly:
On Cameron Smith’s face, covered in the shadows of the late afternoon Georgian sun, there was just a little slither of sunlight. Smith was playing Golden Bell, the hole right before Azalea. It’s a little par-3 with a little creek running across the front of it, which somehow turns multi-millionaires into mere mortals for a few moments on a Sunday afternoon in April.
Golden Hell, you think, would be more appropriate. Read more
From ABC Sport:
Australia's Cameron Smith spent the best part of four days putting himself in position to win The Masters, but it all fell apart with one horror shot in the final round at Augusta National.
The Queenslander came into the Masters as one of the form players after his win in the so-called "fifth major", the Players Championship last month.
Smith went into the final round three shots behind leader and eventual winner Scottie Scheffler, and he was still in contention with seven holes left before disaster struck. Read more
From Golf Australia, by AAP:
Cameron Smith has suffered Masters despair, two cruel breaks dashing his chances of golfing glory at Augusta National.
Smith settled for equal third spot behind triumphant World No.1 Scottie Scheffler and a roaring Rory McIlroy, after closing with a luckless one-over-par 73. Read more
From TSN, by the Canadian Press:
Smith, the world's sixth-ranked player, posted a 1-over 73 to finish tied for third with Shane Lowry.
“I'll grow from this and be stronger from it,” he said. Read more
From Golf Australia: GALLERY of the Masters final round
The Masters at Augusta National
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