Background
Smyth was born in Drogheda, County Louth.
Smyth was born in Drogheda, County Louth.
This record was broken by Miguel Ángel Jiménez (48 years, 11 months, 13 days) at the 2012 Union Bank of Switzerland Hong Kong Open. Smyth represented Europe in the Ryder Cup in 1979 and 1981, losing on both occasions to the United States. At the 2006 Ryder Cup, he was one of Ian Woosnam"s vice-captains.
Since turning fifty in 2003, Smyth has had a successful career in senior golf, winning tournaments on both the Champions Tour and the European Seniors Tour.
1968 South of Ireland Open Amateur European Tour wins (8) Other wins (8) Champions Tour wins (2) European Seniors Tour wins (5) Other senior wins (2).
He turned professional in 1974 and was a member of the European Tour for over a quarter of a century.