About this episode
The Smylie Show takes on a whole new meaning in this episode, as SMYLIE Kaufman is joined by 22-year-old DP World Tour winner Elvis SMYLIE in a very 😃 conversation! The young Aussie Elvis tees it up in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic this week months after winning the BMW Australian PGA Championship, and tells Smylie (Kaufman) about that win, and his goals on the global stage. Before we get to the Smylie 🤝 Smylie chat, Charlie Hulme opens the show with a piece of news on the LIV front, in the form of comments Eugenio Chacarra made as he departs the Tour. Smylie reacts, and we discuss the current state of ongoing negotiations between the PIF and the PGA TOUR. Elvis shares insights on: • His decision to turn pro at 18 • Overcoming early career struggles • Winning his first DP World Tour event • Training with Cameron Smith • Aspirations for playing on the PGA Tour The rising star also talks about his unique name, famous tennis-playing parents, and love for Australian wine. Hear how this talented lefty is making waves in the golf world and why he believes staying on the traditional tours is the right path for his career. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with golf's brightest young stars! #golf #dpworldtour #australiangolf #elvissmiley #livgolf #livgolf #pgatour #golftips #golfswing #golfpodcast #progolf #golfpodcast #smyliekaufman #smylie #smylieshow #swingtips #presidentscup #rydercup #golftrip #golftrips #youtubegolf #fyp #xanderschauffele #scottiescheffler #justinthomas #augusta #masters #theopen #pgachampionship #brysondechambeau #bryson CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 03:58 - Eugenio Chacarra on LIV Golf Tour and OWGR points 17:09 - Elvis Smylie joins the show 18:40 - Tennis Background 19:46 - Discussing His Name 22:15 - Favorite Elvis Song 24:34 - Advice from Golf Legends 28:00 - Turning Pro at 18 30:26 - Cam Smith Scholarship 34:20 - Early Professional Years 38:38 - Changes in Swing Technique 38:50 - Collaborating with Richie Smith 41:25 - Swing Adjustments 46:10 - Winning WA Open 49:35 - Victory at Australian PGA Championship 54:14 - Achieving DP World Tour status 56:44 - Securing PGA TOUR Card 57:13 - Sign Off with Elvis 57:37 - Like & Subscribe