Cameron Smith Aims for Paris Olympics Amid Ranking Challenges

Smith's participation in the LIV Golf circuit, which does not allow players to earn ranking points, complicates his Olympic bid.

Cameron Smith, Australian number one golfer, is aiming to earn enough ranking points to qualify for the Paris Olympics next year.
Smith has slipped to 18th in world rankings since joining the LIV Golf circuit, where players cannot earn ranking points.
He faces competition for spots on Australia's team from fellow countrymen, including major winners Jason Day and Adam Scott.
Smith is defending his Australian PGA Championship title this week at the Royal Queensland Golf Club to boost his ranking.
The LIV Golf circuit's bid to have its players earn ranking points was unanimously rejected by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) due to concerns about the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit's format.