And we’re away

Cam Smith’s second round is underway at the 2024 Queensland PGA Championship.

After a 5-under 67 in round one, Smith is still one shot back of leaders Phoenix Campbell, amateur Billy Dowling and Declan O’Donovan.

Solid start in front of huge crowds at Nudgee

Starting on Nudgee’s front nine today, Smith has begun his day with three solid pars and remains at 5-under for the championship.

Here we go on the fourth

Smith has piped his drive over the water on the fourth which sets him up to reach the par-5 in two.

With long way left in, Smith launched driver off the deck for his second, finding the reeds left of the green.

A masterful chip on gives him a 10-foot look at his first birdie of the day.

The birdie attempt just slides by and Smith taps in for par. No harm done through four holes.

Drama on the fifth

Smith’s tee shot has found the pond to the right of the fifth fairway and he has had to go back almost 40m to take a drop.

Coach and caddie for the week, Grant Field works hard to get a number for Smith who is now left with a 3-wood in from tight rough.

Smith’s 3-wood has gone long left of the green and he now lies three.