In summary

  • Elvis Smylie will return to the Capital.com men's Australian Open from December 6-9 at Kingston Heath Golf Club, joining a field headed by Rory McIlroy.
  • He will also contest the BMW Australian PGA Championship, played in Sydney for the first time in nearly 30 years from November 26-29.
  • Smylie is chasing his maiden Stonehaven Cup, having tied for fifth at the Heath two years ago in his best of six Open appearances.

Elvis Smylie will return to the Capital.com men’s Australian Open from December 6-9, 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.

He will also be contesting the BMW Australian PGA Championship, which will be played in Sydney for the first time in nearly 30 years from November 26-29.

Smylie will arrive in Melbourne following a remarkable rise over the past two seasons and join a field headed by two-time Masters champion Rory McIlroy.

After claiming the biggest victory of his professional career at the 2024 BMW Australian PGA Championship, the Queenslander earned promotion to the DP World Tour and has continued his rapid ascent, winning both individual and team titles with Ripper GC on LIV Golf, while climbing inside the top 100 on the Official World Golf Ranking.

A graduate of Golf Australia’s High Performance Program, 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.

Smylie will now turn his attention to Australia's oldest and most prestigious championship, chasing his maiden Stonehaven Cup against a world-class field at Kingston Heath.

His best Open result in six appearances came at the Heath two years ago when he tied for fifth in the tournament, where the hosting role was shared with Victoria Golf Club.

“I’ve always loved playing in the Australian Open,” said Smylie.

“It’s one of the great championships in world golf and to have the opportunity to compete for the Stonehaven Cup again, back at a fantastic course in Kingston Heath, is something I’m really looking forward to.

“Every Australian player wants their name on that trophy.

“It’s going to provide an incredible challenge against an awesome field."

“The Capital.com men’s Australian Open has a proud history of showcasing Australia's best players alongside some of the biggest names in world golf, and Elvis is certain to be one of the players fans will be most excited to watch as he chases his first Stonehaven Cup at Kingston Heath," Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland said.

“After developing his game through our Golf Australia High Performance Squads, culminating with the Rookie Squad, he's developed into one of the leaders of Australia's next generation.

“He had a great win on LIV Golf earlier this year and we know he'll embrace the challenge of pursuing one of the biggest titles in world golf.”

The Australian Open will follow the Australian PGA Championship as part of the Australian summer of golf, with many of the game's leading Australian and international players set to contest Australia's most prestigious championship.

This year's field also includes Australian major winners Adam Scott, Cam Smith and Geoff Ogilvy, as well as Canadian Presidents Cup representative Corey Conners.