Leishman, Smith to play for Australia

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Leishman will partner Cameron Smith for the home team when Australia host the World Cup of Golf at Metropolitan Golf Club in November.

Tournament officials said yesterday that Jason Day was not available for Australia due to the pending birth of his child, and that Leishman, as captain, chose Smith over Adam Scott to play alongside him in the 56-man, $7 million tournament from November 22-25.

Officials said the US team would be Kyle Stanley and Matt Kuchar. (AP)