Cameron Smith jokes about 'walking around in crowd' after Sawgrass exclusion – video

Reigning champion Cameron Smith will not be defending his Players Championship title at Sawgrass after being suspended from the PGA Tour due to his decision to join the LIV Tour. When asked whether he'll be watching this year's event in person, the golfer reported being a little bit unsure, despite living at Jacksonville Beach, just 10 minutes away. Smith joked that he might find an alternative way to be at the event, saying 'even getting out there and watching walking around in the crowd might be pretty funny'.

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