Golf-Smith says 'not fair' LIV golfers are not getting ranking points


  • Golf
  • Thursday, 01 Sep 2022

FILE PHOTO: Aug 25, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Smith tees off on the 2nd hole during the first round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - British Open champion Cameron Smith said on Wednesday he felt it was unfair that those who joined LIV Golf are not receiving world ranking points and hopes that changes before his exemption into golf's four majors expires.

World number two Smith, whose move to LIV Golf was made official this week, earned exemption into golf's four majors for at least the next five years with his one-shot win at last month's British Open.

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