The Rick Shiels Golf Show Cam Smith joins the podcast!
Feb 3, 2026
Cam Smith, Australian major champion and strong short-game specialist, talks course design input, competitive bootcamp drills and team accountability. He discusses building Ripper GC’s fanbase, his scholarship work for juniors, and memories of winning at St Andrews. He also covers course setup preferences, putting routine, and how he spends off days with family.
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Make Practice Competitive
- Cam frames boot camp as competition-driven practice rather than pure swing work.
- He keeps formats that force daily competitiveness to simulate tournament pressure.
Team Accountability Without Pressure
- Team culture enforces accountability while respecting individual processes.
- Cam and teammates nudge each other without overstepping to keep standards high.
Target Equipment Changes
- Use equipment changes to solve clear on-course weaknesses, not for constant tinkering.
- Cam tweaks longer irons to regain distance and consistency rather than overhaul his whole set.