With seven Australians teeing up at the 116^thUS Open Championship there will be plenty for local fans to cheer for.

As the first tee time approaches Thursday,we break down each of the Australians who will take their place in the field atOakmont.

Cameron Smith

Official World Golf Ranking: 138

Previous appearances: 1 (2015 Chambers Bay)

Best finish: T4

It was almost a year ago to the day that Smith launched himself into the golf spotlight with that amazing 72^ndhole 3-wood at Chambers Bay and it was a shot, and a performance, that set his career on track.

Smith parlayed the more than $400,000 cheque for his T4 finish into a PGA TOUR exemption for 2016 and will be motivated for his second tilt at the title.

The 22-year-old Queenslander tends to play his best golf on difficult golf courses and they don’t come much tougher than Oakmont.

The only concern for the former Australian Amateur champion will be his last competitive round when he shot an 11-over 82 in the second round in Memphis to miss the cut.

Likely just a blip, Smith will no doubt have been working hard to iron out any issues and will be ready to play come Thursday.