Elvis Smylie Joins LIV Golf as Ripper GC Backs Australia’s Next Big Star
Good evening and this is a big moment for Australian golf, because one of its brightest young talents is stepping onto a much bigger stage.
Twenty-three-year-old Elvis Smylie has officially signed with Ripper GC, joining the LIV Golf League ahead of the 2026 season. And this is not just another player move. This is a clear statement about where Australian golf is headed and who is expected to lead it into the future.
Smylie’s rise has been fast, confident and hard to ignore. Over the past year, he’s gone from promising young professional to a genuine name to watch. His win at the Australian PGA Championship turned heads across the sport. It showed he could handle pressure, strong fields and big moments, all at once. For many observers, that victory marked the point where Smylie stopped being potential and started being the real thing.
Now he joins an all-Australian Ripper GC lineup captained by Cam Smith, one of the country’s most successful modern golfers. Alongside Smith, Smylie will be playing with Marc Leishman and Lucas Herbert, players who bring experience, global wins and a deep understanding of top-level competition. For Smylie, this move puts him inside a team built to win now, but also to mentor the next generation.
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There’s a strong personal connection here too. Smylie was once a recipient of the Cam Smith Scholarship, designed to support young Australian golfers. Years later, he’s now lining up under Smith’s leadership on a global circuit. That full-circle moment matters, especially in a sport where guidance and confidence can shape entire careers.
This signing also comes at an important time for golf in Australia. Participation numbers are booming. Junior golf is growing. Crowds are showing up. And LIV Golf events, especially in Adelaide, have proven they can draw massive audiences and inject serious energy into the sport. Smylie’s arrival fits perfectly into that momentum.
Of course, joining LIV Golf still comes with questions. How will it shape his path to major championships? How will his game evolve on a worldwide schedule? Smylie himself has been clear. He sees this as the next step, a chance to learn faster, compete globally and sharpen his tools against elite players every week.
Australian fans won’t have to wait long to see him in action. The new-look Ripper GC is set to appear at LIV Golf Adelaide in early 2026, in front of one of the loudest and most passionate golf crowds anywhere in the world.
So tonight, this signing isn’t just about Elvis Smylie changing teams. It’s about Australian golf investing in its future and backing a young player who looks ready to carry that responsibility.
We’ll be watching closely to see how far this next chapter takes him.
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