Cameron Smith has blown his shot at snapping a three-year winless run as American tyro Michael La Sasso upstaged two superstars to snatch LIV Golf's season-ending title in Indianapolis.
After starting the final round just one stroke off the lead, Smith's Sunday challenge all but a evaporated with a dispiriting and uncharacteristic three-putt bogey on the very first hole.
Five dreary hours later Smith signed for a lacklustre two-over-par 72 to slump to a share of 17th at 10 under for the championship.