Weeks ago, Elvis Smylie made headlines after reports surfaced about his move to LIV Golf. As the youngster’s move to the Saudi PIF-backed golf league is now official, let’s dig deep into the golfer.

Smylie has officially joined the Ripper GC lineup, weeks before the breakaway tour’s 2026 season. He will make his LIV debut and play alongside Marc Leishman, Lucas Herbert, and captain Cameron Smith. Take a look at the X post by Matt Vincenzi:

Smylie was born in Queensland, Australia, on April 2,3 2002, and his parents, Liz and Peter, were tennis pros. Elvis used to play tennis and soccer in his childhood, but eventually chose golf as his career option at the age of 10. As Smylie chose golf, he joined the Southport Golf Club in Queensland, Australia.

The golfer has won multiple titles as an amateur at the Keperra Bowl, the Australian Boys’ Amateur Championship, and the Queensland Stroke Play Championship. In 2021, Elvis Smylie turned professional at the age of 18. In the same year, the Aussie pro secured runner-up finishes at the New South Wales Open and The Players Series.

Three years later, Elvis Smylie earned his entry into the 2024 Open field after acing the qualifier at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club. The lefty secured two professional titles after winning the Bowra & O’Dea Nexus Advisernet WA Open and the Australian PGA Championship in 2024. As the one-time DP World Tour winner joins LIV, he shared his take on the recruitment.

Elvis Smylie reveals his feelings about playing alongside his mentor, Cam Smith, in LIV Golf

In a recent press release, Elvis Smylie shared his thoughts on joining the league and getting a chance to represent his country. The 23-year-old pro said (quotes taken from LIV Golf website):

“Growing up in Australia, you understand what golf means back home… the history, the mateship, and the pride that comes with representing your country.”

In his statement, Smylie opened up on joining his mentor Cameron Smith in the Ripper GC lineup. The golfer stated:

“To join Ripper GC, led by my long-term mentor, Cam Smith, at a time when Australian golf is growing the way it is means a lot to me. I’m proud to be part of something that embodies where the game has been, and where it’s going next.”

It is worth mentioning that before he turned pro in 2019, Smylie won the Cameron Smith Scholarship and was mentored by the professional golfer. He also edged out Smith by a two-stroke margin at the Australian PGA Championship and won his first DP World Tour title.