A frustrated Cam Smith declares "I'm trying my arse off" as he seeks to translate improving form into a long-awaited return to the golfing winner's circle at the British Open.
Back at the major where he achieved a career-defining triumph just three years ago, Smith's current fortunes seem a far cry from that glorious year of 2022 when he was No.2 in the world and added the St Andrews Open title to his Players' crown.
Since then, he's made the move to LIV Golf and hasn't won any event globally for nearly two years since triumphing in the LIV Bedminster tournament in New Jersey in August 2023. His world ranking has, unsurprisingly, sunk outside the top 200.
