Cameron Smith vows to finish PGA Tour season despite refusing to rule out LIV Golf move

Cameron Smith has committed to the remainder of the PGA season, despite the Saudi-backed rebel series preparing to unveil new names this week.

The 150th Open champion's potential defection to LIV Golf is not understood to be imminent, and he will compete at the FedEx Cup play-off event next month.

Other rebels could be added to the roster in the next few days. Telegraph Sport revealed on Sunday how LIV chief executive Greg Norman is pursuing the prospect of an entirely Australian team including Smith and Adam Scott.

Smith declined to rule out eventually signing up to his compatriot's breakaway in the immediate aftermath of staging one of the finest back nines in Old Course history.

LIV supremo Norman had been the last Australian to lift the Claret Jug in 1993 and Smith did nothing on Sunday night to kill rumours he could join the rebels.

He initially said it was "not good" to be asked about the breakaway, which has been an unwelcome sideshow this past week. "I don't know, mate," he eventually replied. "My team around me worries about all that stuff. I'm here to win golf tournaments."

In the wake of Sunday’s result, Norman said on Twitter: “A spectacular final round mate. A triumph for you and for Australia as the first Australian to win in 29 years. You’re in good company. Enjoy every moment of your The Open victory.”

However, Smith has since told Australian journalists he will play at the FedEx Cup play-off next month. "I think to win an Open Championship in itself is probably going to be a golfer’s highlight in their career. To do it around St Andrews, I think is just unbelievable," the Brisbane-born winner said of his victory on Sunday. "This place is so cool. I love the golf course. I love the town."

The 28-year-old