Cam Smith on LIV vs. PGA, DeChambeau’s “Intimidating” Power, Jon Rahm’s Incredible Consitency

The Colin Cowherd Podcast

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🗓️ 20 August 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

Colin is joined by LIV Golf star Cam Smith!

Colin begins by asking Cam about what he misses most about his home country of Australia while on tour in the states (4:30). He pivots to golf and asks about the mental part of the game and what Cam attributes his struggles to and the challenges of changing his swing (6:00).

They discuss the rowdier nature of the environment at LIV events and whether it was a difficult adjustment and Cam’s involvement in getting kids involved in playing golf (7:30). They talk about the global nature of the LIV Tour and whether Cam grew up wanting to play on the PGA Tour (9:45).

Cam discusses being starstruck by Jason Day early in his career and how intimidating it was, and why the Asian countries are flying under the radar as great golf destinations (11:00). Colin quizzes Cam on the golf game of stars like and he highlights the consistency of Jon Rahm, the improvisation skills of Phil Mickelson, and Rory McIlroy’s incredible drives (13:00).

They discuss the mended fences between Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, and whether Bryson is intimidating to play with due to his power (16:15). Finally, they discuss the huge crowds at LIV events and the energy that can provide to the golfers (18:00).

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