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Elvis Smylie (born 23 April 2002) is an Australian professional golfer.
Early life
From Queensland, he played tennis and soccer when he was young but was most passionate about golf. He was coached as a young player by Ian Triggs.
Career
Smylie became the 2019 Australian Boys' Amateur champion. A left-handed player, he turned professional in February 2021 having twice won the Keperra Bowl, and was runner-up to Brad Kennedy at The Players Series in January 2021. He has had Mike Clayton as his caddie in events in Australia. He set a course record of 63 on the Moonah Links course during The National Tournament on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. He was runner up at the New South Wales Open in 2021.
In June 2024, he qualified at the Final Qualifying event at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club for the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. In November 2024, he won the Australian PGA Championship at the Royal Queensland Golf Club.
Personal life
He is the son of former professional tennis players Liz and Peter Smylie. He was named after Elvis Presley. Family friends include Ian Baker-Finch and Wayne Grady. He is a member of Southport Golf Club in Australia. He has spent time staying with Cameron Smith, who has been described as a mentor to him.
Amateur wins
2019 Keperra Bowl, Australian Boys' Amateur
2020 Keperra Bowl, Queensland Stroke Play Championship
Source:
Professional wins (2)
= European Tour wins (1)
=*Note: The 2024 BMW Australian PGA Championship was shortened to 54 holes due to rain.
1Co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia
= PGA Tour of Australasia wins (2)
=*Note: The 2024 BMW Australian PGA Championship was shortened to 54 holes due to rain.
1Co-sanctioned by the European Tour
PGA Tour of Australasia playoff record (1–0)
Results in major championships
CUT = missed the half way cut
References
External links
Elvis Smylie at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Elvis Smylie
- 2024–25 PGA Tour of Australasia
- 2025 European Tour
- 2024 Open Championship
- Australian PGA Championship
- New South Wales Open (golf)
- 2024 Open Championship field
- The Players Series
- Western Australian Open
- Australian Boys' Amateur
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