Cam Smith chasing missing piece of Aus Open legacy at Kingston Heath

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Australian superstar Cam Smith will return home this summer with unfinished business on his mind, confirmed for the Capital.com men's Australian Open as he looks to add the Stonehaven Cup to his list of career achievements.

This year’s Open will be played at the world-renowned Kingston Heath Golf Club from December 3-6.

The 2022 Open Championship winner and six-time PGA TOUR winner has enjoyed a remarkable career on the world stage, but one of Australian golf’s greatest prizes remains missing from his resume.

Smith came agonisingly close to claiming the Australian Open title last year, finishing runner-up at Royal Melbourne after a thrilling week that saw him in contention until the final holes.

The Queenslander’s pursuit of the Stonehaven Cup will add another compelling chapter to a championship steeped in history, with the Capital.com men's Australian Open set to bring together some of the world’s best golfers for one of the biggest events on the Australian summer sporting calendar.

Fans will have the opportunity to watch a world-class field compete at Kingston Heath, one of the most celebrated golf courses anywhere in the world and a venue renowned for testing the very best players.

Smith said winning the Australian Open would be a special achievement in his career.

“The Australian Open is a tournament I’ve always wanted to win,” said Smith.

“It’s one of those events that every Australian golfer grows up knowing about and to have the chance to lift the Stonehaven Cup would mean a lot.

“I was so close last year at Royal Melbourne. It definitely left me hungry to come back and try again.

“Kingston Heath is an amazing venue and it’s going to be a great test. The course has so much history and rewards smart golf, which makes competing in an Australian Open there even more special.

“The support you get playing at home is something you never take for granted. The fans make these weeks memorable and I’m really looking forward to being part of it.”

Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland said Smith’s return added another layer of excitement to a championship with a proud place in Australian sport.

“Cameron Smith is one of the great Australian golfers of his generation and his continued pursuit of the Stonehaven Cup, a trophy that he so covets, will be one of many compelling storylines at this year’s championship,” said Sutherland.

“We are delighted that Cam will once again be showcasing his exquisite skills on the Melbourne Sandbelt this summer.”

Victorian Minister for Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said: “When the world's biggest names in golf choose to compete in Melbourne, it's a vote of confidence in our city as one of the great sporting destinations anywhere in the world.

“We're looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors who will come for world-class golf and stay to enjoy everything Victoria has to offer – supporting thousands of Victorian jobs in the process.”

The Capital.com men's Australian Open follows the BMW Australian PGA Championship in Sydney, creating a blockbuster fortnight of professional golf in Australia.

The championship will be co-sanctioned with the DP World Tour through its Strategic Alliance with the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia.

 

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