Elvis Smylie (born 23 April 2002) is an Australian professional golfer.
| Elvis Smylie | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 23, 2002[1] |
| Sporting nationality |  Australia |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2021 |
Early life
editFrom 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
editHe became the 2019 Australian Junior 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
editHe 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]
References
edit- ^ "Elvis Smylie". Eurosport. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Keipert, Steve (December 18, 2020). "THE NEXT ONE: Elvis has ENTERED the building!". Australian Golf Digest. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Blake, Martin (January 25, 2024). "Smylie's big decision". Golf.org.au. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "ELVIS SMYLIE TURNS PROFESSIONAL". Golf Australia. February 26, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Emanuel, Jimmy (January 10, 2022). "ELVIS' NOT SO SECRET AUSSIE PGA WEAPON". Golf Australia. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- ^ Blake, Martin. "Record-breaker Smylie in control at The National". pga.org.au. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Golf Challenge NSW Open". pga.org.au. March 28, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Elvis Smylie". The Open. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Read, Brent (July 3, 2024). "Elvis Smylie, son of Australian tennis great Liz Smylie, field for The Open Championship". Courier Mail. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Blake, Martin (July 3, 2024). "Smylie grabs a spot at Royal Troon". Golf.org.au. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Caught in a sand trap: Son of a gun's grand golf ambitions". Code Sports. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Yadav, Rohit (July 3, 2024). "Who is golfer Elvis Smylie's mother? Everything you need to know about Liz Smylie". Sportskeeda. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Keipert, Steve (April 26, 2023). "Journeys: Elvis Smylie". Australian Golf Digest. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Monteverde, Marco (January 10, 2022). "Elvis Smylie inspired by record-breaking performance of Cam Smith". news.com.au. Retrieved July 13, 2024.