A week ago, we saw Kevin Chappell let out some primal screams upon claiming his first US PGA Tour title. But in a similar situation overnight, Australia’s Cameron Smith almost couldn’t have made less noise.
Moments after Smith, 23, tapped in for the winning birdie at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, he and teammate Jonas Blixt were interviewed by Dottie Pepper. Only Blixt did all of the talking.
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The young Aussie was so emotional after Monday’s playoff win over Kevin Kisner and Scott Brown at TPC Louisiana that he couldn’t answer either of Pepper’s two questions regarding the win and how it affects his schedule going forward. Here’s his response to one in which he goes, “Um … I can’t even talk” before shaking his head.
How it feels to get your first win… pic.twitter.com/4jsl8ZH69S
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For years, Steve Stricker was known as the game’s most emotional interview after a win, but we may have found his heir apparent in that area. Regardless, it looks like we’re going to see a lot more of Smith going forward on the US Tour. And hopefully, we’ll get to hear more from him too.
But for now, happy tears are good tears. Enjoy it, Cam.
