Cameron Smith Gets a New Golf Coach

May 12, 2026, 07:43
AustraliaSports

Introduction

Cameron Smith is a professional golfer. He has a new coach because he played badly in big tournaments.

Main Body

Smith was a top player before. Now, he did not do well in six big games. He missed the cut many times. Smith worked with coach Grant Field for a long time. They started together in Brisbane. Smith said it was sad to stop working with him, but he needed a change. Now, Smith works with Claude Harmon III. Harmon also helps Dustin Johnson. Smith wants to make his golf swing simple. He thought too much about his moves before. Now he wants to feel confident again for the PGA Championship.

Conclusion

Smith has a new coach. He wants to win big tournaments again.

Learning

⚡ The 'Change' Pattern

Look at how the story moves from Then to Now. This is the best way to speak about your life at A2 level.

The Past (Then)

  • Smith was a top player.
  • He worked with Grant Field.
  • He thought too much.

The Present (Now)

  • He has a new coach.
  • He works with Claude Harmon.
  • He wants to feel confident.

💡 Simple Rule: To describe a change, use Was/Worked (Past) → Has/Works (Present).

Example for you:

  • I was a student →\rightarrow Now I am a teacher.
  • I lived in London →\rightarrow Now I live in Paris.

Vocabulary Learning

professional (adj.)
a person who does a job as their main work
Example:He is a professional golfer, meaning he earns his living from golf.
golfer (n.)
a person who plays golf
Example:Cameron Smith is a famous golfer who travels around the world.
coach (n.)
a person who trains or teaches someone
Example:He hired a new coach to help him improve his swing.
tournament (n.)
a competition where many people play
Example:He lost in several big tournaments this year.
top (adj.)
the highest or best
Example:He was a top player before he started missing many games.
player (n.)
someone who plays a game
Example:The player missed the cut in the tournament.
game (n.)
a sport or activity for fun
Example:The six big games were very challenging.
missed (v.)
failed to hit or catch something
Example:He missed the cut many times.
cut (n.)
a line that decides who qualifies
Example:The cut separates the players who continue in the tournament.
confident (adj.)
feeling sure of success
Example:He wants to feel confident again during the championship.