Cameron Smith is a professional golfer from Australia who has won 10 professional events, including the 2022 Open Championship.

He will allegedly join LIV Golf in September 2022 for a signing bonus of more than $100 million.

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The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund is funding a new golf league called LIV Golf.

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The league has been chastised for its links to the Saudi government, which is accused of human rights violations.

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Smith has justified his choice to join LIV Golf, claiming that the guaranteed money and the ability to play in a more relaxed setting drew him in.

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Here are some more specifics concerning Smith's choice to join LIV Golf: Smith was one of the league's most visible newcomers.

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His departure was viewed as a big setback for the PGA Tour, which has struggled to compete with LIV Golf's financial clout.

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Some have commended him for standing up for what he believes in, while others have chastised him for putting money before of principle.

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