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Connor David Syme (born 11 July 1995) is a Scottish professional golfer. He won the 2025 KLM Open on the European Tour.
Key Information
Amateur career
[edit]Syme won the 2016 Australian Amateur championship.[1] He was also medalist at the 2014 Amateur Championship at Royal Porthcawl[2] and Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club where he shot a bogey-free 68 (−3) in round two to come out on top. He was top points scorer in Scotland's successful defence of the European Team Championship. He also represented Scotland at the Eisenhower Trophy where they led after day one. He helped retain the St Andrews Trophy representing Great Britain and Ireland men's team. He played in the 2017 Walker Cup, at which time he was number 8 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking.[3]
Syme was a member at Drumoig Golf Centre in Fife, Scotland.[3] He is coached by his father, Stuart, who was also a member of the Scotland, Great Britain and Ireland teams.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Syme turned professional after playing in the 2017 Walker Cup, signing with Modest Golf Management. He made his pro debut at the Portugal Masters on the European Tour.[5] He finished in a tie for 12th after carding four successive under-par rounds. He had only three bogeys the entire week.[6] Syme finished tied for 9th place in the 2017 European Tour Qualifying School to gain a place on the tour for 2018.
In June 2018, Syme was second in the Shot Clock Masters, his best finish in a European Tour event. This was his only top-10 finish of the 2018 season and he lost his card for 2019.[7] Syme played on the 2019 Challenge Tour. In May he won the Turkish Airlines Challenge, the opening event of the season. In a playoff with Francesco Laporta he won with a birdie 3 at the first extra hole. He finished the season 14th in the Order of Merit to return to the European Tour for 2020.[7]
Amateur wins
[edit]- 2013 Scottish Junior Tour 2
- 2014 North East District Open Amateur
- 2016 Australian Amateur
- 2017 Battle Trophy
Source:[3]
Professional wins (2)
[edit]European Tour wins (1)
[edit]| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Jun 2025 | KLM Open | −11 (65-72-66-70=273) | 2 strokes |  Joakim Lagergren
|
Challenge Tour wins (1)
[edit]| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Apr 2019 | Turkish Airlines Challenge | −23 (65-67-66-67=265) | Playoff |  Francesco Laporta
|
Challenge Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | Turkish Airlines Challenge | Francesco Laporta
|
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
Results in major championships
[edit]Results not in chronological order in 2020.
| Tournament | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | ||
| U.S. Open | ||
| The Open Championship | CUT | |
| PGA Championship |
| Tournament | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |||||
| PGA Championship | |||||
| U.S. Open | CUT | ||||
| The Open Championship | CUT | NT | CUT |
Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied for place
NT = No tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic
Team appearances
[edit]Amateur
- European Boys' Team Championship (representing Scotland): 2013[8]
- Boys Home Internationals (representing Scotland): 2013
- Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2013 (winners)
- European Amateur Team Championship (representing Scotland): 2015 (winners), 2016 (winners), 2017
- Men's Home Internationals (representing Scotland): 2015
- St Andrews Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2016 (tie)
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Scotland): 2016
- Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2017
Source:[3]
Professional
- European Championships (representing Great Britain): 2018
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Hayes, Mark (17 January 2016). "Super Syme the #AusAm champ". Golf Australia. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ Tait, Alistair (14 June 2016). "Connor Syme medals at British Amateur; looks to break curse". Golfweek. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Connor Syme". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ "Squad Profile - Connor Syme". Scottish Golf. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ McEwan, Michael (19 September 2017). "Connor Syme reveals Forsyth role in pro switch". bunkered.
- ^ McEwan, Michael (24 September 2017). "Connor Syme impresses on professional debut". bunkered.
- ^ a b Smith, Tyrone (13 November 2019). "Connor Syme: Scot relishing European Tour return after losing card". BBC Sport.
- ^ "European Boys' Team Championship – European Golf Association". Retrieved 22 January 2023.
External links
[edit]- Connor Syme at the European Tour official site
- Connor Syme at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
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Amateur career
Key achievements
Connor Syme was born on 11 July 1995 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, where he gained early exposure to golf through local clubs, notably developing his skills at the Drumoig Golf Centre.[3][5] Syme also captured the 2016 Australian Amateur Championship, defeating a strong field to secure the title.[3] During his amateur career, Syme achieved prominence by serving as the medalist in the stroke-play qualifying rounds of the 2016 Amateur Championship, posting a 6-under-par total of 136 across Royal Porthcawl and Pyle & Kenfig to lead the field.[6] That same year, he played a pivotal role for Scotland in successfully defending their title at the European Amateur Team Championship, earning the distinction of top points scorer for his team with strong individual performances.[7] By early 2017, Syme's consistent excellence elevated him to No. 8 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, reflecting his status among the elite amateur players globally.[8] These accomplishments, including his selection to represent Great Britain and Ireland in the 2017 Walker Cup, paved the way for his decision to turn professional later that year.[8]Team representations
Connor Syme represented Scotland in the 2016 Eisenhower Trophy, the men's World Amateur Team Championship held in Mexico, where he competed alongside teammates Grant Forrest and Robert MacIntyre, contributing to the team's strong performance by carding a first-round 66 that helped Scotland take an early lead.[9][10] Earlier that year, Syme participated in the St Andrews Trophy as a member of the Great Britain and Ireland team against the Continent of Europe, partnering with Forrest to secure a 4&3 foursomes victory over Matthias Schwab and Guido Migliozzi, which bolstered the team's effort in the match that ended in a tie.[11][12] Syme's standout amateur form, including a world ranking inside the top 30, earned him a spot on the 2017 Walker Cup team for Great Britain and Ireland, where he played in the foursomes alongside Paul McBride to halve their match against the United States pair, providing a crucial point in the competition despite the overall U.S. victory.[13][14] Throughout these events, Syme played a key role in Scotland's team successes, notably contributing 5.5 points from six matches to help secure the 2016 European Amateur Team Championship title in Austria.[15][16]Professional career
Early years
Connor Syme turned professional in September 2017 following a successful amateur career highlighted by his participation in the Walker Cup for Great Britain and Ireland. He made his European Tour debut at the Portugal Masters later that month, earning a sponsor's invitation and finishing tied for 12th place after four under-par rounds, which marked the best debut performance by a Scottish professional in nearly 35 years.[17][18] In late November 2017, Syme competed in the European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage at Lumine Golf in Tarragona, Spain, where he finished tied for ninth at 17 under par to secure full playing privileges for the 2018 season. This achievement granted him a spot among the 33 players earning cards, allowing a full rookie campaign on the tour.[19][20] Syme's 2018 season featured 26 starts, during which he made 12 cuts and recorded one top-10 finish. His standout result came in June at the inaugural Shot Clock Masters in Austria, where he finished runner-up at 10 under par, six strokes behind winner Mikko Korhonen, earning approximately €111,140 and briefly elevating him to 101st in the Race to Dubai rankings.[21][22] Despite this highlight, his overall performance fell short of retaining full status, as he ended the year outside the top 110 in the Race to Dubai standings with season earnings reflecting modest returns from limited contention.[23] Relegated to the Challenge Tour for 2019 due to his 2018 results, Syme adapted quickly, securing his maiden professional victory at the season-opening Turkish Airlines Challenge in Samsun, Turkey, defeating Francesco Laporta in a playoff. This win, combined with consistent play throughout the year, propelled him to second place on the Challenge Tour Rankings, earning promotion back to the European Tour for 2020 and demonstrating resilience in his early professional progression.[3][24]Rise on the DP World Tour
Following his strong performance on the Challenge Tour in 2019, where he secured a victory at the Turkish Airlines Challenge in a playoff over Francesco Laporta, Syme regained his full DP World Tour card for the 2020 season.[25][26] From 2020 to 2024, Syme demonstrated steady improvement on the DP World Tour, achieving multiple top-10 finishes that highlighted his growing consistency and technical refinement. Notable results included a tied fourth at the 2022 Hero Dubai Desert Classic and a tied sixth at the 2023 BMW International Open. In 2023, he achieved runner-up finishes at the Cazoo Classic and the ISPS Handa World Invitational, finishing a career-high 28th in the Race to Dubai rankings. These performances contributed to his career-high world ranking of 128th in the Official World Golf Ranking.[25][27] Syme's progression culminated in a breakthrough victory at the 2025 KLM Open on June 8 at The International in Amsterdam, where he held a two-stroke lead entering the final round and finished at 11-under par, two strokes ahead of Joakim Lagergren.[28][3] This marked his first DP World Tour title on his 182nd start, providing a significant boost to his career trajectory and elevating him to 18th in the Race to Dubai rankings.[29][28] The win significantly boosted Syme's 2025 season earnings. As of November 2025, his career earnings on the tour exceed €4.2 million.[3] His partnership with PING, which supplies his clubs including wedges and a custom PLD Anser putter, has supported this technical development by enabling customized equipment adjustments that enhanced his ball-striking precision.[30][31]Tournament wins
Amateur wins
Syme and Calum Hill won the 2013 Scottish Junior Tour 2 event on June 16, a junior-level pair competition organized by Scottish Golf.[32] In 2014, he claimed the North East District Open Amateur at Peterhead Golf Club on August 17, posting rounds of 72-66-70-70 for a total of 278 (2-under par) to win by four shots over runner-up Barrie Edmond (282).[33] Syme won the 2016 Australian Amateur Championship, held at The Metropolitan Golf Club and Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club in Melbourne, Victoria, from January 12-17; after strong stroke-play qualifying, he defeated Travis Smyth 3&2 in the 36-hole final to earn the title and an exemption into the Emirates Australian Open.[34][35] His final amateur triumph came in the 2017 Battle Trophy, a Scottish Golf Order of Merit stroke-play event at Crail Golfing Society's Craighead Links course from April 22-24; Syme led wire-to-wire with opening rounds of 68-68-70 for a 10-shot advantage entering the final round, where he closed with a 79 amid 40-mph winds to finish five strokes ahead of runner-up Steven Stewart (total 2-over par).[36] These victories, particularly the Australian Amateur, propelled Syme to a career-high eighth in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.[3]Professional wins
Connor Syme has secured two professional tournament victories as of November 2025, one on the Challenge Tour and one on the DP World Tour.[3] His maiden professional win occurred at the 2019 Turkish Airlines Challenge, held from 25 to 28 April at Samsun Golf Club in Atakum, Turkey.[37] Syme posted rounds of 65, 67, 66, and 67 to finish at 23 under par, forcing a playoff with Francesco Laporta after both reached that total. He clinched the title with a birdie on the first extra hole.[24][38] Syme's second professional victory came at the 2025 KLM Open on the DP World Tour, contested from 5 to 8 June at The International in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[39] He carded scores of 65, 72, 66, and 70 for a total of 11 under par 273, securing a two-stroke win over Joakim Lagergren despite severe weather disruptions—including heavy rain, wind, and cold temperatures—that impacted the final round.[40][41]Major championships
Results overview
Connor Syme has competed in four men's major championships as of November 2025, exclusively in The Open Championship and the U.S. Open, with no appearances in the Masters Tournament or the PGA Championship. His major debut came as an amateur in the 2017 Open Championship, where he qualified through final qualifying and finished tied for 125th after two rounds. Subsequent appearances were secured via DP World Tour rankings and final qualifying events, though insufficient world ranking position has limited entries in recent years, including none for the 2024 and 2025 majors despite his breakthrough professional victory earlier in 2025.[42][43] Syme's overall major record stands at 4 starts, 0 cuts made, with a best finish of T125 and no top-10 results. His professional successes on the DP World Tour, including his first win, have enhanced future eligibility pathways but have not yet translated to additional major starts beyond his early appearances.[39][44] The following table summarizes his major championship results:| Year | Major | Venue | Finish | To Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Open Championship | Royal Birkdale | T125 | +9 |
| 2019 | The Open Championship | Royal Portrush | CUT | +2 |
| 2020 | U.S. Open | Winged Foot | CUT | +10 |
| 2023 | The Open Championship | Royal Liverpool | CUT | +7 |