Australia's hopes of finally finding a victor in the Links Championship have evaporated in Scotland, but only after one more glorious moment for Cam Smith at St Andrews.
On a day when the 20-strong Aussie challenge petered out tamely at the prestigious three-course event after an encouraging week, the highlight proved Smith sinking a 49-foot eagle putt on the 18th at the Old Course where he won the British Open back in 2022.
Alas, it was not enough to help the 33-year-old contend for the individual prize at St Andrews on Sunday (Monday AEDT) as he was one of 18 Australians who failed to make the cut, with only Melbourne's Cameron John and Sydney's Declan O'Donovan surviving to the final day.
