When Cameron Smith signed with LIV Golf in August 2022, he didn’t just leave the PGA Tour—he fundamentally rewrote his financial trajectory with a reported nine-figure contract. The Australian’s net worth now sits at approximately $95-110 million as of late 2025, built primarily on his LIV deal valued between $100-140 million. That figure represents one of the most lucrative contracts in professional golf history, trailing only Jon Rahm , Phil Mickelson , and Dustin Johnson .
The timing of Smith’s defection proved critical. He lifted the Claret Jug at St. Andrews in July 2022, pocketing $2.5 million. Six weeks later, he signed a contract worth roughly 50 times that amount. The Open Championship victory gave him maximum leverage in negotiations, positioning him as the reigning “Ch

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