Story byPhoto by Josh Chadwick/Getty ImagesJames ShearmanSun, February 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM UTC·2 min readRipper GC captain Cameron Smith has incredibly high hopes for the future of another LIV golfer. Smith is absolutely convinced that one of his teammates has the potential to become the best player in the world. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat would involve overtaking the existing top two in the OWGR: Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. However, Smith’s statement does not sound so ridiculous after the LIV Golf event in Riyadh this week. Cameron Smith tips Elvis Smylie to become world’s best golfer23-year-old Australian Elvis Smylie is one of the most exciting young golfers on the planet. Smylie recently joined Smith’s Ripper GC team on LIV Golf with expectations that he could contribute immediately. However, not even Smith would have expected him to win his debut tournament on the LIV circuit. Photo by Francois Nel/Getty ImagesSmylie stole the show in Saudi Arabia with a one-shot victory over Jon Rahm to clinch the title. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSmith believes this is just the start of a career that could reach the pinnacle of the sport.“I think Elvis wants to be one of the best players in the world. He proved it this week,” Smith said after the event.“The crazy thing is, I still think he’s got a lot of improving to go, which is pretty scary, really, for the rest of us, because he waxed us this week.“I genuinely think he can be the best golfer in the world. He’s got all the tools of the trade.
