Elvis Smylie Explained

Elvis Smylie
Birth Date:23 April 2002[1]
Yearpro:2021
Tour:PGA Tour of Australasia
Masters:DNP
Usopen:DNP
Open:CUT: 2024
Pga:DNP

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.[2]

Career

Smylie became the 2019 Australian Boys' Amateur champion.[3] 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.[4] He has had Mike Clayton as his caddie in events in Australia.[5] He set a course record of 63 on the Moonah Links course during The National Tournament on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.[6] He was runner up at the New South Wales Open in 2021.[7]

In June 2024, he qualified at the Final Qualifying event at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club for the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon.[8] [9] [10]

Personal life

He is the son of former professional tennis players Liz and Peter Smylie.[11] [12] 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.[13] He has spent time staying with Cameron Smith, who has been described as a mentor to him.[14]

Results in major championships

Tournament2024
Masters Tournament
PGA Championship
U.S. Open
The Open ChampionshipCUT
CUT = missed the half way cut

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eurosport . 13 July 2024 . Elvis Smylie .
  2. The Next One: Elvis has Entered the building! . Australian Golf Digest . 13 July 2024 . 18 December 2020 . Steve . Keipert.
  3. Web site: 5 January 2024 . Golf.org.au . Smylie's big decision . 13 July 2024 . Martin . Blake.
  4. Web site: Elvis Smylie turns professional . Golf Australia . 13 July 2024 . 26 February 2021.
  5. Web site: Elvis' not so secret Aussie PGA weapon . Golf Australia . 13 July 2014 . Jimmy . Emanuel . January 10, 2022.
  6. Web site: Record-breaker Smylie in control at The National. pga.org.au . 13 July 2024 . Martin . Blake .
  7. Web site: Golf Challenge NSW Open . pga.org.au . 13 July 2024 . 28 March 2021.
  8. Web site: Elvis Smylie. The Open . 13 July 2024 .
  9. News: 3 July 2024 . 13 July 2024 . Elvis Smylie, son of Australian tennis great Liz Smylie, field for The Open Championship . Courier Mail . Brent . Read.
  10. Web site: Smylie grabs a spot at Royal Troon . Golf.org.au . 13 July 2024 . 3 July 2024 . Martin . Blake.
  11. Web site: Caught in a sand trap: Son of a gun’s grand golf ambitions . 13 July 2024 . Code Sports.
  12. Web site: Who is golfer Elvis Smylie's mother? Everything you need to know about Liz Smylie . Sportskeeda . 13 July 2024 . Rohit . Yadav . July 3, 2024.
  13. Journeys: Elvis Smylie . Australian Golf Digest . 13 July 2024 . April 26, 2023 . Steve . Keipert.
  14. Web site: Elvis Smylie inspired by record-breaking performance of Cam Smith . news.com.au . 13 July 2024 . Marco . Monteverde . 10 January 2022.