Elvis Smylie
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Elvis Smylie claims victory in LIV Golf Riyadh debut
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Australian golfer Elvis Smylie won the LIV Golf Riyadh event in his debut, defeating Jon Rahm by one shot to earn A$5.6 million. The 23-year-old's triumph propelled him from 134th to 77th in the world rankings. His success highlights a pathway for LIV players to gain Official World Golf Ranking points and qualify for majors.
Elvis Smylie marked his LIV Golf debut with a stunning victory at the Riyadh season opener, holding off Jon Rahm by one stroke to finish at 24 under par. Ripper GC also secured the team title, sweeping both competitions in the league's first 72-hole event. The tournament highlighted LIV's new Official World Golf Ranking points allocation for top-10 finishers.