Cameron Smith and Adam Scott are the leading locals midway through the final round of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.

Cameron Smith and Adam Scott are the leading locals midway through the final round of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.

Royal Melbourne played host to a dramatic finish to the Australian Open as Cam Smith missed a five-foot putt on the final hole to hand Denmark’s...

Royal Melbourne played host to a dramatic finish to the Australian Open as Cam Smith missed a five-foot putt on the final hole to hand Denmark’s...

Royal Melbourne played host to a dramatic finish to the Australian Open as Cam Smith missed a five-foot putt on the final hole to hand Denmark’s...

Royal Melbourne played host to a dramatic finish to the Australian Open as Cam Smith missed a five-foot putt on the final hole to hand Denmark’s...

Cameron Smith jumped to the outright lead with eight holes to play in the final round of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.

Royal Melbourne has an outstanding reputation — but what makes the Australian Open course so good? Cam Smith had a simple, fascinating answer.

Royal Melbourne has an outstanding reputation — but what makes the Australian Open course so good? Cam Smith had a simple, fascinating answer.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Golfers Cameron Smith and Adam Scott believe the Australian Open has regained its status as a prestigious tournament after...