Cameron Smith conveniently says golf prize money needs to 'come back' down after cashing in with LIV Golf

It isn't necessarily bold or even controversial to say that the amount of money in professional golf has gotten out of control in recent years. Purses have consistently increased, no-cut events have become a part of the routine, guaranteeing gargantuan paydays, and it's not exactly easy to justify.

It is, however, easy to point to what has gotten the sport to this overexposed spot in rather rapid fashion: LIV Golf.

With the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) signing several...