Story byCameron Smith at Royal Melbourne. Getty ImagesDylan DethierSun, December 7, 2025 at 2:22 AM UTC·3 min readCam Smith has been the first to admit it: 2025 has not been his year. Look no further than his major record: MC, MC, MC, MC. In fact, Smith entered this week’s Australian Open without a single made cut in seven tries this year. He spoke at length after last week’s Australian PGA about feeling lost and confused. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut Royal Melbourne has brought out the best in him. All week we’ve heard pros rave about the host course, considered one of the best in the world.