Overview
- Smylie joins Cam Smith, Marc Leishman and Lucas Herbert on the all-Australian roster as the replacement for Matt Jones.
- Ripper GC confirmed the signing for the 2026 campaign after finishing ninth in the 2025 team standings with a win in Miami.
- The new LIV season opens on February 4 in Saudi Arabia, with Ripper GC set for a home event at LIV Golf Adelaide on February 12-15.
- Smylie is ranked No. 125 in the Official World Golf Ranking and won the 2024 BMW Australian PGA Championship by two shots over Smith.
- He said Brooks Koepka’s exit did not influence his choice and he plans to prioritize LIV while pursuing DP World Tour starts.