[1] He was also medalist at the 2016 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 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.

[4] Syme turned professional after playing in the 2017 Walker Cup, signing with Modest Golf Management.

In June 2018, Syme was second in the Shot Clock Masters, his best finish in a European Tour event.