Former British Open champion Cameron Smith birdied three of his first four holes for a 6-under 65 and was tied for the second-round lead at the rain-shortened Australian PGA championship at Royal Quee

Cameron Smith shot a 65 and was tied with first-round leader Elvis Smylie on Saturday at the rain-shortened Australian PGA Championship.

Major winner Cameron Smith and his former protege Elvis Smylie will battle in the final group at the Australian PGA Championship after seizing a share of the lead in the rain-shortened tournament Saturday.

Cameron Smith, former British Open champion, showcased impressive form with a 6-under 65 at the rain-affected Australian PGA Championship. Tied for the lead with Elvis Smylie, the tournament was cut short to 54 holes due to adverse weather,

Cameron Smith and Jason Day each shot 4-under 67 and were two shots behind the leader after the first round of the Australian PGA.

Cameron Smith knows time is running out to bag a first victory of 2024 and the major champion is hungry to get it done in his hometown of Brisbane at this week's Australian PGA Championship. At the Queensland PGA Championship he tied for third and was second behind Lucas Herbert at last week's New South Wales Open.

Cameron Smith joined early leader Elvis Smylie at the top of the rain-affected Australian PGA Championship leaderboard in Brisbane ahead of the final round, having hit a six-under par 65 at Royal Queensland Golf Club on Saturday.