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Darren Walton

Revitalised Smith primed to lead Aussie US Open assault

Improved driving and more forgiving rough have boosted Cameron Smith's hopes at the US Open. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Seemingly less penal rough and improved driving are fuelling Cameron Smith's belief he can finally challenge for US Open glory.

Smith has arrived in Los Angeles for men's golf's third major of the year buoyed by his best-ever finish at a PGA Championship, a Sunday 65 rocketing the world No.9 into a tie for ninth at Oak Hill last month.

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