Cameron Smith was one of the biggest surprises when he accepted LIV Golf's offer and joined the Saudi-backed Tour. Fans were disappointed by the behavior of the popular golfer, expecting him to remain part of the PGA Tour and build a career there.

Lucas Herbert drained an eagle at the last in a flawless eight-under-par 63 Thursday to lead the Australian Open in Melbourne and upstage LIV Golf teammate Cameron Smith who trails by two.

The Party Hole has been come synonymous with LIV Golf and their Adelaide event in particular, but the DP World Tour have also brought one in on their trip to Aussie soil

Australian Lucas Herbert has a four-shot lead after two rounds, but the focus was on the battle between Cameron Smith and playing partner Elvis Smylie.

LIV Golf star Cameron Smith has vowed to make amends after his meltdown at the Australian PGA Championship 12 months ago.

Cameron Smith admits he is motivated by last year's "unacceptable" performance as he bids to win a fourth BMW Australian PGA Championship title. Smith lifted the Joe Kirkwood Cup in 2017, 2018 and 2022, but the defending champion missed the cut by nine shots 12 months ago after rounds of 73 and 78 at Royal Queensland Golf Club.

Lucas Herbert shot an 8-under 63 at Victoria Golf Club to take the first-round lead at the Australian Open, with 2022 British Open champion Cameron Smith two strokes behind

Just ask Cameron Smith, who, through 9 holes during Friday’s second round at the Australian Open, sat at 11-under par overall. He was squarely in the mix, jockeying with fellow Australian Lucas Herbert for the pole position.

Lucas Herbert surged into a four stroke lead at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday as his LIV Golf teammate Cameron Smith imploded on the back nine. While Herbert coped when the wind got up, Smith struggled.

Heavyweights Cameron Smith and Lucas Herbert have shot to the lead midway through their Australian Open second rounds at Kingston Heath Golf Club.