Smith Posts Record Low Number and Beats Big Name at Kapalua

Smith Posts Record Low Number and Beats Big Name at Kapalua
Cameron Smith holds the champions trophy at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii on Jan. 9, 2022. Matt York/AP Photo
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KAPALUA, Hawaii—Cameron Smith has a place in the PGA Tour record book for finishing 34-under par, the lowest of anyone in history. Just as important as a number to the unassuming Australian is a name.

Over the final two days at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, and particularly the final two hours Sunday at Kapalua, Smith had to hold off Jon Rahm, the No. 1 player in the world.