Australian golfer Cameron Smith says becoming the top-ranked player in the world is a realistic goal after his win at the Players Championship.
The 28-year-old finished one stroke ahead of India’s Anirban Lahiri in Florida to claim the fifth PGA Tour win of his career, and now has his eyes on winning his first major.
He also has his sights set on usurping America’s Scottie Schefffler as the No.1 player in the world.
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“I feel like it’s a realistic goal now,” Smith told 9News Queensland.
“The way I’ve been playing has been the best in my career. I feel like if I keep working hard it’s definitely in reach.”
Smith’s next big task is at Augusta when he takes part at the Masters, a course where only one Australian has won: Adam Scott in 2013.
The Queensland native has notched two consecutive top-10 finishes, including a runner-up showing in 2020, and believes Australia’s next Masters win is not far off.
“There’s definitely a bit of noise throughout Aussie media with, ‘Is this going to be the year?’, but I feel like our time’s going to come soon,” Smith said.
“It’s a place that I’ve performed well at before. I feel really comfortable around there, it reminds me a lot of home.
“You get the occasional Queenslander in the crowd still over here yelling ‘Queenslander’ out at you, and I just love wearing (the maroon).”