Australian golf star Cam Davis is back and brimming with confidence at the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane.
After taking more than three months off tournament golf, the 30-year-old has rediscovered his passion for the game and is chasing his first Joe Kirkwood Cup at Royal Queensland.
In this video, we explore Cam Davis’ journey — from a much-needed mental reset to finding joy in golf again. Hear how stepping away from the grind of the PGA Tour helped him regain focus, confidence, and love for the sport.
Topics covered:
– Cam Davis’ career breakthrough and mindset shift.
– Highlights from the first two rounds at Royal Queensland.
– The importance of rest and mental health in professional golf.
– What’s next for Davis heading into 2026.
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After a muchneeded mental reset, Aussie golf star Cam Davis is back and ready to dominate. Having taken a break from tournament golf for over 3 months, Australian golfer Cam Davis is feeling the love for the game once again. He’s poised to make a significant impact at the Royal Queensland this weekend. This is his first tournament since the PGA Tours St. Jude Championship where he tied for 50th. The 30-year-old from New South Wales is currently at seven underpar after two rounds of the Australian PGA Championship. He’s in a strong position to win the Joe Kirkwood Cup for the first time. “We figured it out and it was nice to finish strong,” Davis stated on Friday after a second round score of 67 following his opening round of 68. “I am very pleased with the last couple of days, some good golf. This break was crucial for Davis, who admitted he needed it after a tough stretch. “I was glad that I kind of already locked up my PGA Tour status for next year early enough to be able to take that time off,” he said. He explained that he’d been playing continuously for nearly 7 years without an off season. I’ve just kind of grinned all the way through it. He said, “Playing in Australia is amazing, but it’s also the one little period of time the PGA Tour is not playing. So, if anything, I was always playing more golf than a lot of the guys were over there. But here’s where it gets controversial.” Davis revealed that he found himself getting bogged down and focusing on the wrong things while competing against the world’s best on the PGA Tour. He realized he needed to reset his mindset. “I spent the last six years playing to not lose my card rather than to try and keep on kicking on and succeeding,” he shared. “I really wanted to win, but I think the pressure of trying to keep my card out there has held me back quite a lot,” Davis explained. “I find I play my best golf when I’m enjoying it, and it’s pretty hard to enjoy it sometimes when you feel like your job’s on the line every week. Every poor week that goes by is another week harder that you’ve got to work harder to try to gain it back. He concluded, “I’m playing golf right now in a place that I feel like I haven’t been for quite a long time, and it’s really nice to enjoy it again. It’s exciting for next year, and this is the part most people miss.” The pressure of maintaining his PGA Tour status had inadvertently shifted his focus away from the joy of the game. Now with a fresh perspective, Davis is playing with renewed enjoyment and a clear goal to win. What do you think about the impact of pressure on professional athletes? Do you agree that the fear of failure can sometimes hinder performance? Share your thoughts in the comments.
