In summary<\/p>\n
Elvis Smylie will defend his title at the BMW Australian PGA Championship, returning to Sydney from November 26-29 for the first time in nearly 30 years.
\nSmylie’s 2024 victory launched him onto the DP World Tour, and he has since won three times as a professional and climbed inside the top 100 in the world.
\nHe joins a field including Cam Smith, Adam Scott, Cam Davis, Corey Conners, Josele Ballester and Geoff Ogilvy before returning to the Australian Open at Kingston Heath.<\/p>\n
The BMW Australian PGA Championship will be played in Sydney for the first time in nearly 30 years from November 26-29.<\/p>\n
Smylie will also be returning to the Australian Open, with one of the country’s brightest young talents set to tee it up at Kingston Heath Golf Club as he continues his rise on the world stage.<\/p>\n
Smylie captured the biggest victory of his professional career at the 2024 BMW Australian PGA Championship, a win which propelled him onto the DP World Tour and marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his career.<\/p>\n
Since then, the Queenslander has continued his rapid ascent, winning both individual and team titles with Ripper GC in LIV Golf and climbing inside the top 100 on the Official World Golf Ranking.<\/p>\n
He has now won three times as a professional and played in four major championships, making the cut at the last two US PGA Championships.<\/p>\n
Smylie will return to the championship where he made his name, looking to add a second Kirkwood Cup to his growing list of achievements and continue the momentum which has made him one of Australia\u2019s most exciting young golfing talents.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have some incredible memories from winning the BMW Australian PGA Championship. It\u2019s a tournament that will always mean a lot to me,\u201d said Smylie.<\/p>\n
\u201cWinning in 2024 was a huge moment in my career. It gave me real belief that I could compete against some of the best players in the world and opened the door to the DP World Tour, plus some major championships.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince then, it\u2019s been an incredible journey with Ripper GC, winning tournaments and continuing to test myself against world-class players. To come back and play in front of Australian fans is going to be a great way to end the year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smylie will make his return from a rib injury in next week’s BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.<\/p>\n
\u201cElvis has been one of the standout stories in Australian golf over the past couple of years and we\u2019re thrilled to welcome him back to the BMW Australian PGA Championship,”\u00a0PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis victory in 2024 was a special moment and demonstrated the quality and composure he possesses. To see him follow the pathway to the DP World Tour, compete in major championships, become a winner with Ripper GC and continue climbing the world rankings has been fantastic.<\/p>\n
\u201cElvis represents the next generation of Australian golfers, has the potential to be a major championship winner and we know fans in Sydney will embrace the opportunity to watch him compete at The Lakes.\u201d<\/p>\n
NSW Minister for Jobs and Tourism and Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said: \u201cElvis Smylie is one of Australia’s best golfers, and teeing up a former\u00a0winner of this championship is a huge win for the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlongside attracting visitors to Sydney and supporting the visitor economy, another great benefit of the Championship arriving in NSW is the chance for aspiring sportspeople to see world-class homegrown talent in action.<\/p>\n
\u201cSydney will be the place to be this October, with Elvis joining a stacked field of Australian and international golfers and thousands of fans ready for what promises to be a highlight of this year’s international golfing calendar.\u201d<\/p>\n
The BMW Australian PGA Championship will be co-sanctioned with the DP World Tour through its Strategic Alliance with the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and the tournament will launch the DP World Tour\u2019s 2027 Race to Dubai, before being followed by the Capital.com Australian Open.<\/p>\n
Smylie joins a field that includes Cam Smith, Adam Scott, Cam Davis, Canadian Corey Conners, Spain’s Josele Ballester and Presidents Cup International Team captain Geoff Ogilvy.<\/p>\n
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