Cameron Smith, former world number two and British Open champion, has confirmed his participation in two upcoming Australian golf events: the Queensland PGA Championship and the BMW Australian PGA Championship. The Queensland PGA Championship will take place from October 31 to November 3 at Nudgee Golf Club, followed by the Australian PGA Championship from November 21 to 24 at Royal Queensland Golf Club. Smith, who has won the Australian PGA Championship three times, expressed excitement about returning to his home state and competing in front of family and friends. The tournaments are particularly important for Smith as they offer essential world ranking points, which he currently needs after slipping to world number 91 due to his participation in the LIV Golf tour, which does not award such points. He looks to redeem himself after a disappointing performance last year where he missed the cut as the defending champion.