Aussies lead PGA charge to send aid for bushfire relief

Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith are among the Australian golfers who have launched a campaign at this week's US PGA Sony Open in Hawaii to benefit relief efforts for the bushfire crisis devastating their homeland.

Leishman and Smith, who just played Down Under last month in the Presidents Cup at Melbourne, will donate money for their every birdie and eagle this week at Honolulu's Wai'alae Country Club, a pledge matched by other Aussies as well.

"The devastation caused in this unprecedented national crisis in Australia is just terrible," Leishman said.

"There have been lives lost and around 2,000 families have lost homes, not to mention the catastrophic damage to the unique wildlife in the country.

"The communities across the nation have shown tremendous spirit in the face of such adversity and it's the least we can do to try to help out."
"Happy to help where I can. Let's get around this and help as much as we can. From lives and houses lost to our beautiful flora and fauna it's absolutely devastating."
"Our thoughts are with those who have experienced a loss during this time and we thank those who continually raise their hand to fight these bushfires."
"But this goes beyond a nation's borders. This is a crisis that could use widespread global support. I am sure our PGA Tour community will rally around this."
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