The Warrnambool golfer teamed with Smith, a Queenslander, to claim his sixth PGA Tour crown at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Monday.

The duo pocketed a cool $$US2,138,600 in triumph after a thrilling play-off victory against South African pair Charl Schwartzel and Louis Oosthuizen.

The TPC Louisiana event uses an alternating-round four-ball and foursomes format, similar to the Presidents Cup, and requires sound teamwork.

Leishman said Smith's short-game wizardry had bettered his own chipping and approach play and had relished the chance to play alongside 27-year-old.

"Cam played unbelievably well. I was saying to him when we finished if it had've been an individual tournament I think he would've won by a fair few shots," Leishman said.

"I watch Cam's short game and wedges a lot. I love watching him hit any shot within 120 or 130 yards. I love the way he goes about it.

"I've tried to improve my wedge game from watching him and I think if you can learn from your friends, which I have, I think I've got better and there's always an opportunity to learn."

Leishman's most significant moment of the tournament came on the 16th hole of round four.

Smith hit a three-wood to the drive-able green but it bounded left into water, leaving Leishman to take a penalty drop.

He played a chip which trickled into the hole, saving an unlikely birdie to tie for the lead head into the final two holes of play.

"I wasn't walking up there thinking I wanted to give him a little jab in the ribs or anything," Leishman mused.

"I was just concentrating on the next shot and it was lucky enough to be on an up-slope and I made it.

"It was a lot of fun doing that." Smith said he and Leishman shared similar thinking patterns on the golf course.

"We play a lot of practice rounds together, one because we're good mates but also because we play a similar game," he said.

"The way we think around a golf course is very similar. We like to hit shots that shape into the greens so I think we both get something out of watching each other play good golf.

"Particularly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday leading into an event."

Leishman and Smith reaffirmed their commitment to representing Australia at the Olympics and the victory all but secured selection as the nation's two highest-ranked golfers.

The duo also revealed they'd enjoy the prospect of more team golf in future.

"Whatever is best for the team," Leishman said.

"We'd certainly have fun there if we did. We've given (captain) Trevor (Immelman) something to think about anyway."

Smith said they'd like to play together.

"But Leish and I, we're team players. We'll do whatever is asked of us," he said.

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