Cameron Smith shuts down questions about LIV Golf deal: 'I’m here to win the FedEx Cup playoffs'

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Cameron Smith declined to comment on rumors that he had already inked a deal with the rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit this week, telling media at a press conference on Tuesday that his top priority is to "win the FedEx Cup playoffs." 

The six-time PGA Tour winner had been rumored to be the latest player to join LIV Golf — a report that was seemingly confirmed by fellow Aussie Cameron Percy, who told an Australian radio show that both he and Marc Leishman were "gone." 

Marc Leishman, left, and Cameron Smith look on during a pro-am prior to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana, on April 20, 2022. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The Telegraph later reported that Smith — who with the No. 2 ranking would be the highest-ranked player to join the league — signed a $100 million deal and would be competing in the circuit’s fourth tournament in Boston next month. 

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But Smith declined to address the reports, instead reaffirming his commitment to the St. Jude Championship beginning Thursday. 

"My goal here is to win the FedEx Cup playoffs. That’s all I’m here for," he told reporters in what would be a brief presser. "If there’s something I need to say regarding the PGA Tour or LIV, it will come from Cameron Smith, not Cameron Percy. I’m a man of my word and whenever you guys need to know anything, it will be said by me."

Cameron Smith tees off during Day Four of the 150th Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 17, 2022. (MB Media/Getty Images)

When questioned further about the reported signing bonus, Smith again declined