Hailing from Shellharbour, south of Sydney, Smyth will return home for the Australian summer of golf after a breakthrough 12 months on the domestic and international golf stage.

Following a dramatic playoff win in the inaugural ISPS HANDA Japan-Australasia Championship in Auckland, Smyth claimed the 2025/26 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit, earning him a full DP World Tour card for the 2026/27 season and an exemption into The Open in July. 

He then took his winning form to the Asian Tour, winning at International Series Japan and currently leads the Asian Order of Merit, with six more events on his schedule before returning home.

Serving as a replacement player, Smyth made LIV Golf League history this season by becoming the first player to win two team titles in a single season, with victories at Crushers GC in Korea and Ripper GC in the United Kingdom. 

“It's been a pretty incredible year, and to be able to come back to NSW and compete at the BMW Australian PGA Championship at The Lakes in front of a home crowd is something really special”, Smyth said.

“Winning the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit has opened several doors for me this year, including a DP World Tour Card and the opportunity to return to The Open.

“To then have the chance to play on LIV and to win team events with two different teams has been great for my confidence. Playing team events is a whole new level of pressure and incredibly rewarding and fun.

“It’ll be great to finish the year at home, and hopefully give the Aussie crowd something to cheer about.”

PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman said Smyth’s return would add further depth and experience to the field for this year's event.

“Travis has had an outstanding 12 months, and we’re delighted to welcome him back for the 2026 BMW Australian PGA Championship in his home state,” Kirkman said.

“He has taken his game to another level, and it’s been great to see him make the most of the opportunities that have come his way on the international stage.

“Winning the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit and earning his DP World Tour card and spot at The Open Championship was a terrific achievement, and what he has gone on to accomplish internationally this year has been equally impressive.

“We’re looking forward to seeing Travis back on home soil and competing for the Kirkwood Cup at The Lakes alongside another strong field.”

The 2026 BMW Australian PGA Championship will be held at The Lakes Golf Course from November 26-29 and is supported by the New South Wales Government through Destination NSW.