Cameron Smith has just admitted whether he supports the United States or Europe at the Ryder Cup.
The Ryder Cup is widely considered the biggest event in professional golf, but it excludes billions of people.
Those from outside the United States and Europe have to wait for the Presidents Cup to support their home nation.
However, that is not to say that they do not have a preference between the two Ryder Cup teams.
Australian LIV Golfer Cameron Smith was far from neutral when he watched the competition at Bethpage Black.
Cameron Smith always supports Europe at the Ryder Cup
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Smith was asked about the closest equivalent in golf, the Ryder Cup, and whether he picks a side, considering Australia are not involved.
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The Open Champion responded passionately with an allegiance to the European team, raising eyebrows with his comments on the USA.
Smith’s answer suggested that he has an issue with the American players and takes satisfaction from them losing at the Ryder Cup.
“Europe. 100%,” he stated. “Oh, jeez, I’m not sure I can say [why] on camera. I don’t know. I like the Europeans. That’s all I’ll say.”
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Smith also reflected on his experience representing Australia at the Olympics and how it opened his eyes to international competition.
“So I was fortunate enough to play for Australia at the Olympics in 2020,” he shared.” It was the Covid Olympics, so it wasn’t really much of a buzz, but I remember how I felt that week.
“There was something about putting on that shirt with the coat of arms that really got you up in the morning.”
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Smith drew similarities between LIV Golf’s teams and the Ryder Cup, although he admitted the breakaway league still needs to grow.
“There needs to be more of that, and I think that’s kind of where LIV is going,” the 32-year-old continued. “There are a lot of countries that keep to their own team.
“We’re an All-Australian team. The South Africans have an All-South African team. The English have an All-English [team].
“It’s kind of where it’s going, but it’s got a long way to go to be the Ryder Cup. I’m excited to be on the journey.”