Elvis Smylie, a rising Australian golfer, has clinched the PGA Tour of Australasia’s Order of Merit for the 2024–2025 season, earning him significant rewards, including exemptions into major international tournaments.
Born on April 23, 2002, Smylie turned professional in February 2021 after a successful amateur career, which included victories at the Keperra Bowl and the Australian Boys’ Amateur Championship. His professional journey has been marked by rapid progress and notable achievements.
In October 2024, Smylie secured his first professional win at the Bowra & O’Dea Nexus Advisernet WA Open, triumphing over Jak Carter in a playoff. The following month, he captured the BMW Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland Golf Club, a tournament co-sanctioned by the European Tour and the PGA Tour of Australasia, by defeating Cameron Smith by two strokes. These victories played a pivotal role in his ascent to the top of the Order of Merit.
As the Order of Merit winner, Smylie gains entry into prestigious events, including the Open Championship and World Golf Championships, providing him with opportunities to compete on the global stage and further his burgeoning career.
Smylie’s success is underpinned by a strong sporting lineage; he is the son of former professional tennis players Liz and Peter Smylie. Named after Elvis Presley, he has been mentored by prominent golfers such as Ian Baker-Finch and Wayne Grady. His affiliation with Southport Golf Club and guidance from fellow Australian golfer Cameron Smith have also contributed to his development.
With his recent accomplishments and the benefits of the Order of Merit title, Smylie is poised for a promising future in international golf.