Elvis Smylie reflects on a whirlwind stretch of golf, moving straight from a breakthrough win in Riyadh to the electric atmosphere of LIV Golf Adelaide – where more than 25,000 fans a day turned the week into something special.
Smylie talks about the contrast between quieter international stops and playing at home, where passionate Australian crowds and the support of his Ripper GC teammates created a completely different energy. With little time to celebrate after Riyadh, the focus quickly shifted to performing again in front of family, friends and home fans.
The conversation touches on the messages of support he received from elite athletes across Australian sport, the importance of family being involved from afar, and how winning early on LIV Golf helped validate his decision to join the league.
Smylie also opens up about the values instilled by his parents, the role of long-term mentors, and the tight-knit group of young players emerging on LIV Golf. With his world ranking climbing and major championship ambitions firmly in sight, he explains why Adelaide feels like a pivotal moment in his journey.
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What are great level headed guy, humble and honest.