Cameron Smith has recorded a three-shot victory at the DP World Tour-affiliated Australian PGA Championship.
As a result of an ongoing legal battle, LIV Golf players are able to play in DP World Tour events until at least February, and Smith took advantage of that opportunity to participate in his homeland.
With chances to compete for world ranking points currently a rarity, the world number three boosts his position in the global standings with a dominant win in Brisbane.
Smith had held a three-shot lead after the third round and shooting one-under-par on the opening nine on Sunday only solidified that position.
Although he posted a bogey at the 11th, the 29-year-old responded with birdies at the 12th, 13th and 16th to finish clear of the rest of the field.
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Fellow Australian Jason Scrivener hit back from an out-of-sorts 74 on Saturday with a 67 to earn a share of second alongside Japan's Ryo Hisatsune.
Min Woo Lee, who is closing in on the top 50 in the world rankings, and England's John Parry finished two shots further back in a tie for fourth.
World number 67 Cameron Davis was among five players who completed the top 10, while another LIV player in Marc Leishman finished in a share of 12th position.
Former Masters winner Adam Scott was a notable name of those who earned a tie for 28th, with Adrian Meronk, who was in contention to win the DP World Tour Rankings last weekend, was 34th after closing the tournament with a 72.
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