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Smylie and Charlie are back to break down Scottie Scheffler's win at the Tour Championship — his second FedEx Cup, his third title of the year, and the moment he passed Tiger Woods for the all-time PGA Tour money record. They dig into the stats, his Jack Nicklaus comparison, and his pointed press-conference comments on East Lake's pin positions and setup.Plus: the full breakdown of Brian Rolapp's 2028 PGA Tour overhaul — the Championship Series schedule taking shape around GO by Raymond James and 14 sponsors chasing the final four spots, the new two-week match play finale format, Rory McIlroy's 15-event rule likely going away, LIV players' return conditions, whether East Lake stays in the Tour Championship rotation, and the wishlist of historic clubs (Olympic Club, Baltusrol, Cypress Point) that could host a reimagined postseason.Lastly, SK and Charlie dive into the Presidents Cup discussion as we look ahead to Medinah.Before all that: Charlie makes his first-ever albatross on Saturday — and discovers a fan who shares his name made one on the very same day.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters0:00 Intro & toasting the 2026 PGA Tour season's end2:05 Charlie's albatross and the "other Charlie Hume"6:15 Ryan Gerard's murky tour status6:37 Scottie's FedEx Cup playoff run10:39 Scottie's loose press-room mood & the Brandel Chamblee shoutout12:36 Scottie's 2026 season in review: near-misses & the Nicklaus comparison16:24 By the numbers: strokes gained, scoring records & passing Tiger on the money list18:21 The two stats behind the leap: proximity and putts made from 25+ feet23:53 Scottie's East Lake pin-position rant, in his own words26:14 Course architecture debate: this year's setup vs. old East Lake31:34 Should East Lake stay in the Tour Championship rotation?35:13 Brian Rolapp's leadership style & the state of the 2028 overhaul38:19 Championship Series update: GO by Raymond James and the chase for the final 4 events40:21 Scarcity by design: how the new model out-leverages LIV on star power42:29 Board meetings, FedEx's sponsorship future & criteria for the last 4 spots43:27 LIV return conditions, Rory's 15-event rule going away & a fall "world tour"47:43 Inside the new 2-week match play finale format49:59 The "no winner after week one" problem & the TV coverage challenge52:29 Group of death, tournament luck, and the case for match play54:19 Separating the season-long trophy from the finale spectacle57:19 Venue wishlist: Olympic Club, Baltusrol & golf's most exclusive clubs59:29 Smaller crowds, bigger engagement — the Cypress Point/Walker Cup comparison1:01:56 "What is amateur golf in 2026?" — why the top clubs are still cautious1:11:40 Presidents Cup discussion#golf #pgatour #scottiescheffler #tourchampionship #golfrecap #golfhighlights #smylieshow 

Smylie and Charlie are joined by defending TOUR Champion Tommy Fleetwood on the latest episode of The Smylie Show! Tommy reflects on his breakthrough win - his first on the PGA TOUR - in 2025 at East Lake a year later, the near-misses at the Travelers Championship and FedEx St. Jude that preceded it, the "instant gratification" he felt on the flight home, and how that mindset has carried into this season.Plus: His work with Butch Harmon and the power of simplicity, his love for the nine wood and mini driver, an emotional week playing the Open Championship at home in Southport, and his "fatherhood foursome" featuring Oscar, Murray, and Frankie (and the antics that usually ensue during and after). We also get a highly entertaining behind-the-scenes look at Frankie's prep process ahead of the 2025 Masters Par Three Contest.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters1:00 "Tommy, Tommy Tommy"3:23 The road to his first PGA Tour win10:29 Winning his first event on the PGA TOUR at East Lake12:15 Life in Dubai, London & the PGA Tour travel grind16:10 Staying consistent on a condensed schedule19:37 DP World Tour cards & the new Championship/Challenger Series23:35 Butch Harmon and the power of simplicity26:45 Practice habits — slow-motion swings, staying disciplined29:20 Learning to trust the fade34:41 The shoulder-to-shoulder swing37:18 Why the nine wood & mini driver are must-haves41:20 Playing the Open Championship at home in Birkdale47:04 Premier League preview — Everton, Tottenham & old grudges50:12 Golf merch, logos & the return of pleats54:05 Underrated English golf courses for a trip57:01 Fatherhood & the boys' Masters Par Three tradition1:04:12 Sign-off#golf #pgatour #tommyfleetwood #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

BMW Championship Recap: Wyndham Clark or Scottie Scheffler For Player of the Year? Smylie Kaufman heads straight from the airport (with an update to his airlines Big Board!) to the studio to join Charlie Hulme for a recap of the BMW Championship, where he broadcasted the action from Bellerive Country Club all week long. Smylie and Charlie discuss Wyndham Clark's third win of the 2026 season, and where that places him in an increasingly interesting Player of the Year race that also includes Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Matt Fitzpatrick and Chris Gotterup.SK and CH also recap a disappointing ending - but a much improved week - for Rory McIlroy. A discussion about a "flat cat" putting grip that Rory has been using as a training aid leads to a conversation about the most unique aids that Smylie has seen while playing on Tour.Also in this episode: Smylie puts together his most likely Presidents Cup team with six USA players now automatically qualified, and Scottie's week dealing with hand, foot and mouth - a familiar experience for fathers of young children.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters0:00 Intro: late-night taping & two dad topics2:19 Smylie's dad-neck injury6:22 Movie review: Smylie watches The Odyssey10:48 Scottie Scheffler's hand, foot and mouth battle at Bellerive16:54 Wyndham Clark wins the BMW Championship over Rory McIlroy21:33 Rory's "flat cat" putter grip + training aids on Tour28:30 Player of the Year race: Scheffler vs. Wyndham Clark?39:15 FedEx Cup playoff points cut & this year's muted bubble drama44:32 Should the Tour Championship go to match play?53:39 Bellerive, St. Louis & should host cities rotate?59:56 Presidents Cup team predictions: Smylie's 6 picks1:05:54 Presidents Cup: youth development & the Ryder Cup comparison1:13:39 Airlines Big Board: Southwest Airlines review1:19:02 Charlie's putter update: the blade movement returns1:20:46 Sign-off: tennis racket meltdown, Tree of the Week & Tommy Fleetwood next week#golf #pgatour #BMW #WyndhamClark #ScottieScheffler #SmylieKaufman #golfhighlights #golfrecap

Smylie welcomes Robert "Bobby Mac" MacIntyre to the show (filmed ahead of the FedEx St. Jude Championship) for a deep dive into what makes Bob tick. Bob opens up on some close calls in 2025 — Scottie Scheffler's stunning chip-in at the BMW Championship and J.J. Spaun's dramatic birdie putt at the U.S. Open — and what those near-misses taught him about handling major championship pressure. He also talks candidly about becoming a father to son Finlay, why home in Scotland means so much to him, and his dream of winning a major.Plus: what Shinty (Scotland's Highland stick-and-ball sport) is actually like, the scholarship that took him to McNeese State, life inside the European Ryder Cup team room (including a prank-call story), three hidden-gem Scottish links courses to add to your must-play list, and his surprisingly strong feelings on private jets.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters0:00 Intro1:00 Bob, Robert, or "Bobby Mac"?3:09 FedEx St. Jude & Memphis heat4:47 Adjusting his ball flight for American golf7:03 McNeese State: the scholarship story & Cajun culture shock12:04 Shinty 10122:31 Playing with an edge25:32 Defining happiness: chasing tour success vs. being home29:37 The BMW Championship battle with Scottie Scheffler34:44 U.S. Open pressure & J.J. Spaun's stunning finish36:11 Two Ryder Cup wins, the Scottish Open, and chasing a major39:21 Inside the European Ryder Cup team room (the prank-call story)43:04 Scotland's college golf pipeline46:01 Fatherhood: son Finlay's arrival50:14 Three hidden-gem Scottish links courses54:40 Scottish football & Premier League predictions57:23 Private jets vs. Ryanair

Smylie and Charlie dive deep into LIV Golf's uncertain future, breaking down the reported $250 million investment from BC Partners, the shift to a player-equity model, and what a 10-event "LIV 2.0" schedule would actually look like. They also unpack the confirmed cancellation of the Team Championship in Michigan, leaving Indianapolis as the tour's lone remaining event of 2026.Plus: Bryson DeChambeau's headline-grabbing New York Post quotes, why he might be the one player who keeps LIV alive no matter what, the brutal math facing Jon Rahm if he wants back on the PGA Tour, LIV's business missteps (from its team-branding strategy to its mounting legal bills), and a fun hypothetical — could a Bryson-led YouTube golf tour actually work?Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters0:00 Intro & why we're breaking down LIV's future1:52 LIV 2.0 restructuring — bankruptcy, equity, and the "$250M mini tour"5:12 Who's funding this? BC Partners and the players-investors standoff8:30 Which players get a fast track back — Rahm and Niemann9:24 Bryson's New York Post quotes, dissected10:26 Bryson's YouTube empire and why he's all-in on LIV14:56 The failed $500M ask from PIF16:14 Bryson's major exemptions status through 202917:41 Bryson is the engine keeping LIV alive19:50 The Q-School pathway back to the PGA Tour22:24 LIV 2.0's reality check: purses shrink from $40M to $15M24:37 Who pays the penalty? Koepka's buyback and Rahm's price tag27:37 Jon Rahm's business decision29:09 LIV's mistakes: legal fees and a fumbled team-branding strategy33:25 The road not taken — a joint venture instead of a rival tour36:34 Could LIV become a YouTube-native golf brand?38:21 Selling YouTube golf to sponsors — the measurement problem40:36 Hypothetical: a Bryson-led touring roadshow42:28 LIV's other lawsuits: Premier Golf League and Mobii Systems47:17 Prediction: Rahm's decision and a September deadline#golf #LIV #pgatour #jonrahm #brysondechambeau #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

Charlie Hulme and Smylie Kaufman break down Michael Thorbjornsen's first PGA Tour win — a bogey-free final-round 63 at the Rocket Classic, sealed by a long birdie putt on 18 that held off a hard-charging Xander Schauffele. Thor's putting coach, Stephen Sweeney, joins the show to explain how a stance and ball-position overhaul helped refine a raw approach into more short makes and better speed control on long putts.With the final PGA TOUR regular-season event up next, we take a bigger-picture look at the rest of the season and beyond. Which players are in danger of losing their cards, missing the playoffs, or not qualifying for signature events? And how would all of this look via a restructured competitive format in 2028?Plus: Detroit Golf Club's Donald Ross restoration, debating our favorite golf course design features, and the fantasy game Smylie would like to see in 2028 with the Championship and Challenger Series in place.Check out our original putting instruction video with Stephen Sweeney here: https://youtu.be/JVh5Xy7YRQMCHAPTERS:0:00 Intro: Charlie's HVAC and studio backdrop saga continues3:15 Smylie plays through a mild flu — new Sam Burns/Scottie Scheffler swing thoughts6:58 Charlie's putter and grip breakthrough8:14 Detroit Golf Club's Donald Ross restoration & tour's vanishing classic courses16:03 What makes a golf hole memorable19:16 Favorite/least favorite design features: cross creeks & sloped tee boxes23:52 Caddie yardages: raw numbers vs. adjusted advice27:39 Stephen Sweeney joins to talk Thorbjornsen's win33:36 Thorbjornsen's raw putting DNA — from cross-handed to fundamentals39:12 Video breakdown: fixing Thorbjornsen's stance & ball position45:14 Thorbjornsen's ceiling47:27 Sweeney's new ventures: Golf.com content & The People's League55:25 Rocket Classic recap: Thorbjornsen's bogey-free 63 & the winning putt57:37 Xander Schauffele's runner-up finish & 2026 bounce-back58:21 FedEx Cup Playoffs / Top 100 PGAT Bubble Discussion01:08:00 Presidents Cup Outlook01:12:00 Future PGAT Changes#golf #pgatour #rocketclassic #MichaelThorbjornsen #SmylieShow #SmylieKaufman Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Jackson Koivun's stunning 3M Open win — his first PGA Tour title in just his third start as a pro, holding off a hard-charging Scottie Scheffler at TPC Twin Cities. They revisit Smylie's April prediction that Koivun could make the Presidents Cup team, along with a deep dive into Brandt Snedeker's Presidents Cup roster dilemma (young guns vs. proven veterans).Other 3M topics include a fifth runner-up finish for Scottie Scheffler, an ode to Grumpy Old Dudes after a viral Lucas Glover metal spikes moment, and “3Minutes” with producer Jaxon Brown.Before all that: Smylie tweaks his back wrestling his kids into car seats in the rain during a solo parenting weekend, and Charlie gets torched by a mineral sunscreen mishap on the beach.Tune in soon for a fuller breakdown of the state of LIV Golf after a brief discussion to close the episode. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters0:00 Intro & episode preview1:48 Smylie's parenting-duty weekend and "dad back" tweak4:13 Charlie's beach vacation and sunscreen sunburn saga9:06 Jackson Koivun's 3M Open win and duel with Scottie Scheffler13:10 Brandt Snedeker's Presidents Cup roster dilemma: youth vs. experience22:54 Presidents Cup standings and proposed format changes25:39 Comparing Koivun to golf's great young major winners28:08 Scottie Scheffler's incredible, win-light runner-up season32:14 Scheffler's costly miss on 18 and Koivun's closing par34:28 Koivun's caddie David Flynn's backstory35:57 Lucas Glover's shoes-off, metal-spikes controversy42:52 3M Minutes: Jaxon Brown's on-site report from the 3M Open53:22 Smylie's neck injury and driver breakthrough56:23 LIV Golf's collapse and stranded players1:02:07 Sign-off and next episode tease#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #jacksonkoivun #3MOpen #golfrecap #golfhighlights

The Apollo 13 mission ranks as one of the most intriguing and sensational events in US history. And in the midst of the drama was a man named Ed Smylie. Not many know about Ed Smylie, but what he architected during the crisis ranks as one of the most extraordinary engineering feats of all time. ------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: https://ellerslie.com/subscribe/» For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/» Discover more resources, books, and sermons from Eric Ludy by going to: https://ellerslie.com/about-eric-ludy/

Coming off a wild Friday night with a two-shot penalty assessed to Bryson DeChambeau - and a third round on Saturday where Smylie Kaufman was calling all the action in the Bryson & Sam Burns group - Smylie joins Charlie Hulme to break down all the major storylines on Saturday from Royal Birkdale.SK and CH discuss some pointed comments from Rory McIlroy directed at Bryson, and general player reaction to the fallout from Bryson's penalty ... but while in the middle of that discussion, are joined LIVE by Ryan Gerard, in the second-to-last group on Sunday! Ryan gives us the details on his round with hickory clubs at North Berwick, plus his favorite pizza spots on the road.What will the final score be? Who will hoist the Claret Jug on Sunday? Let us know in the comments, and come right back here tomorrow for a full recap of the 154th Open Championship!

Charlie Hulme and Smylie Kaufman break down a wild Friday at The Open Championship, headlined by Bryson DeChambeau's two-shot penalty for improving his lie in the fescue on the par-4 5th. Smylie was on-site chasing the story in real time — he walks through racing out to the hole, tracking down the actual divot, and simulating Bryson's swing to assess whether the penalty was warranted. The ruling drops Bryson to T5 at 5 under, three back of the lead heading into the weekend.Plus: two Royal Birkdale course records as Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both card 62s, the tied-lowest round in major championship history; a bigger-picture debate on whether rules enforcement is consistent across the PGA Tour, USGA, and R&A (with the Wyndham Clark, Joaquin Niemann, Jon Rahm, and Sam Burns/Oakmont cases all on the table); real questions about whether Bryson tees it up Saturday; a driver-strategy breakdown comparing Tommy Fleetwood and Jon Rahm's approaches on the 10th hole; and score predictions for the cut line and the weekend leader.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters1:25 Bryson DeChambeau's penalty controversy breaks2:18 Smylie's on-the-ground chase to the 5th hole5:22 Breaking down Bryson's backswing and the fescue lie8:43 Bryson's agent statement and the intent question10:03 Big picture: is rules enforcement consistent across tours?13:37 Would Bryson withdraw from The Open?17:00 Debate: is the two-shot penalty too harsh?22:46 Friday's other big stories: course records & leaderboard23:55 Driver strategy: Tommy Fleetwood vs. Jon Rahm on 1028:45 Cut line prediction, Ryan Gerard shoutout & weekend outlook#brysondechambeau #theopen #smylieshow #golf

Charlie Hulme and Smylie Kaufman break down Round 1 of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, where Jackson Suber leads at 5-under and Englishman Daniel Brown sits T2 at 4-under. Smylie, who walked all day with the Cam Young–Ludvig Åberg–Wyndham Clark group, dives into how the course shifted from a calm, receptive morning to tough northwest crosswinds in the afternoon, and compares the end-of-day green conditions to Poa annua.Plus: the variety and firmness of Birkdale's turf on display through Tommy Fleetwood, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy's approach shots, a parallel between Rory and Bryson DeChambeau's rough putting days, Cam Young's near-63 that got away, why the course rewards precision but still leaves room for aggressive drivers, Scottie Scheffler's 93%-fairways 2-under start, Bryson's driver edge in the firm conditions, and the guys' cut line and 36-hole leader predictions.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters0:00 Round 1 wrap: Jackson Suber leads, Daniel Brown T21:21 Smylie's flushed wedge on No. 72:52 Morning calm to afternoon crosswinds: how Birkdale played5:34 Course variety and firm turf 7:51 Morning vs. afternoon scoring — Cam Young9:24 Who the course favors: precision, aggression, and spinny fescue11:47 Scottie Scheffler's 93% fairways and 2-under start13:26 Bryson's driver advantage and conditions in his favor14:31 Bryson's approach game: the real test comes Friday afternoon15:21 Preview picks recap, cut line and leader predictions#theopen #golf #smylieshow #royalbirkdale

Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme for a major championship preview edition of The Smylie Show, this time reporting on-site from Royal Birkdale ahead of the 154th Open Championship. Smylie's fresh off practice-round scouting with Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns and Tommy Fleetwood, and the two break down how a UK heat wave has left the course baked out, brown, and playing firmer and faster than usual — with wind direction doing wild things to distance and club selection all week.Plus: a full hole-by-hole walkthrough of Royal Birkdale using the R&A's course guide and Padraig Harrington's notes on each hole, including the redesigned par-3s and the new 13th where Jordan Spieth made his iconic bogey in 2017. They close it out with contender picks for the week & dark horse names to watch out for.Before all that: Charlie cranks the office heat and a fan to "simulate" Birkdale conditions, and Smylie details a rough night of jet lag getting into town.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters0:00 Intro: heat wave banter & simulating Birkdale conditions2:23 Smylie's practice round report (Scheffler, Burns, Fleetwood)3:34 Course strategy: wind, firmness & club selection6:46 UK heat wave, dry conditions & Open Championship ice cream8:36 Hole 110:41 Hole 212:30 Hole 314:48 Hole 417:53 Hole 522:14 Hole 625:00 Hole 726:53 Hole 828:12 Hole 931:57 Hole 1033:52 Hole 1137:08 Hole 1239:18 Hole 1343:06 Hole 1447:15 Hole 1550:43 Hole 1654:14 Hole 1756:06 Hole 1857:28 Course wrap-up: what to watch for at Royal Birkdale59:41 Open Championship picks & dark horses1:09:56 Sign-off & what's coming this week#golf #theopen #royalbirkdale #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfrecap #pgatour

Fresh off broadcasting the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, Smylie Kaufman hops in the studio with Charlie Hulme to break down the week in golf before catching a flight overseas for the Open Championship.SK and CH discuss Tom Kim's emotional win at the Genesis Scottish Open — his fourth PGA Tour title as a 24-year-old, but his first in more than 1,000 days. They dig into what's clicked in Tom's game recently, his horse-for-course status at Renaissance Club, and where he stacks up against the rest of the field heading into the final major championship of 2026.We get started, though, with a wild week in Tahoe for Smylie - from dinner with Charles Barkley, to his "GOAT" status in TJ Oshie's yearly baseball beer pong game.Plus - breaking down the end of the fifth-longest made-cut streak in PGA TOUR history, and what that means for Scottie Scheffler in his Open title defense at Royal Birkdale.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters0:00 Intro2:57 Charlie's ski team days7:11 Teasing Tahoe stories: Larry David & TJ Oshie8:07 TJ Oshie's "baseball" beer pong game, explained12:16 ACC team rosters & Brady Tkachuk's MVP week14:28 Dinner with Charles Barkley & the ACC recovery routine15:47 Larry David's interview, plus Steph Curry/Draymond Green golf talk20:49 Tom Kim wins the Genesis Scottish Open28:24 Tom Kim vs. his 24-year-old contemporaries31:21 LIV pros return to the Scottish Open field33:02 Renaissance Club: the Tom Doak design debate & Rory's take38:23 Scottie Scheffler's historic cut streak ends41:25 PGA Tour Player of the Year race47:19 Open Championship preview: contenders to watch50:16 Rory's game plan for a firm, fast Birkdale#golf #pgatour #scottishopen #tomkim #rorymcilroy #smylieshow #openchampionship

As we head into links golf season, Smylie Kaufman catches up with 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry, fresh off a golf trip spanning England and Ireland. The two cover Shane's 16-year run with Srixon, the tech behind his elite iron play, and his amazing run of holes-in-one (including this year's Masters ace).Plus: the buzz around Portmarnock possibly joining the Open Championship rota, Shane reliving the putt that helped Europe seal the 2025 Ryder Cup, and whether Luke Donald will captain the European side beyond 2027.Charlie then joins to help build the "ultimate 9 holes" of Open Championship golf and some fun rapid-fire questions — everything from a hot-mic moment at St. Andrews to where to find the best pint of Guinness.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!0:00 Intro & Shane's round in Ireland1:45 Irish Open venue debates: Portmarnock & Royal County Down3:51 Playing with Rory & Luke Donald5:13 Smylie's own Ireland golf trip flashback7:44 Shane's 16-year journey with Srixon10:24 How equipment & tech have evolved since 200912:06 Testing the new Srixon RKT driver16:14 Driving accuracy, tee height & the mini driver debate20:50 Shane's ELITE iron play24:18 The absurd list of hole-in-ones26:15 Feel over mechanics: Shane's short-game philosophy30:33 Reliving the Ryder Cup-clinching putt34:18 Will Luke Donald captain again after 2027 at Adare Manor?35:09 Why Europe keeps winning the Ryder Cup38:46 Building the ultimate 9-holes of Open Championship golf45:51 Hot mic moment at St. Andrews47:32 More Q&A#golf #pgatour #shanelowry #openchampionship #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back from a very #America250 Fourth of July weekend to break down a wild finish at the John Deere Classic, as Chris Gotterup's Sunday 62 was good enough to earn a THIRD win on the PGA TOUR this season. They dig into Gotterup's remarkable year (four wins in the last 365 days, matched only by Scottie Scheffler), his Rutgers-to-Oklahoma journey, and why he might be the most well-rounded young American on tour. Plus: Max Homa's solo-second week with new caddie John Ellis, what the 2028 Championship Series/Challenger Series restructuring means for events like John Deere, Rory McIlroy's 15-event exemption situation, a loaded Scottish Open field with some LIV Golf headliners in Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, and the debate around golf content creators skipping the mini-tour grind.Before all that: Smylie's neck gives out mid-round playing with Steven Spieth, and Charlie discovers the secret to fixing his golf game — playing with 12 clubs.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!0:00 Intro & 4th of July weekend catch-up2:14 Smylie's neck injury 6:07 Charlie's golf slump — fixed by carrying 12 clubs10:18 Chris Gotterup's final-round 62 wins the John Deere Classic13:11 Why Gotterup is one of the next great young Americans17:12 Gotterup's shot-shaping 26:10 Max Homa's runner-up week and the John Ellis caddie effect30:17 The John Deere Classic's future under the 2028 tour restructuring40:03 Gotterup's emotional win and golf's need for storylines43:08 Rory McIlroy's 15-event exemption, explained46:24 Scottish Open preview: Rahm, Hatton & LIV golfers in the field52:26 UK heat wave and Open Championship conditions53:18 Brad Dalke's DP World Tour week and the YouTube-vs-grind debate58:59 Sign-off & what's coming this week#golf #pgatour #golfrecap #chrisgotterup #smylieshow 

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme sit down with coaching legend Butch Harmon — the man behind Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Dustin Johnson, Tommy Fleetwood, and more. Butch shares his take on Scottie Scheffler (he compares him to Jack Nicklaus, not Tiger), breaks down Rory McIlroy's raw talent, and explains what separates the best ball-strikers in the world.The conversation covers the equipment rollback debate, Jose Maria Olazabal's 9-club proposal, coaching Tiger through the 1997–98 swing change, and Dustin Johnson spending 3.5 years learning to hit a fade.Then Charlie launches "Butch Harmon Story Time" — the Corvette on 17 Mile Drive at Cypress Point, caddying at the Alfred Dunhill Links, Tiger threading a driver through a range bay door at Rio Seco, and a live Sky Sports moment Butch will never live down.Subscribe for new episodes every week and follow @thesmylieshow on all socials ⛳️CHAPTERS0:00 Intro0:58 Travelers Championship Recap2:20 Scottie Scheffler & Jack Nicklaus7:15 Butch's Coaching Philosophy12:59 Tommy Fleetwood & the Nine Wood16:25 Equipment & the Rollback Debate21:38 Olazabal's 9-Club Idea23:10 Tiger's Nine Shots26:05 Butch Harmon School of Golf28:46 Story Time with Butch41:20 Tiger at Rio Secco44:27 Coaching Tiger's Swing46:18 DJ Learns to Fade49:00 Tom Watson at Turnberry52:12 Smylie's Swing Analysis#smylieshow #pgatour #golf #tigerwoods #scottiescheffler 

Fresh off the course at TPC River Highlands on Monday morning - following yet another incredible week of fan support at the Travelers Championship (including some traveling Norwegian World Cup fans!), Smylie Kaufman hops in the car to the airport to join Charlie Hulme as they recap Viktor Hovland's playoff win over Scottie Scheffler.Smylie talks about the atmosphere on-site, the evolution of Viktor's swing mechanics the past few years, and why Scottie's ball-striking continues to amaze

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme react to the PGA TOUR's newly announced 2028 competitive structure, including the Championship Series, Challenger Series, promotion and relegation, minimum purse changes, no sponsor exemptions in top-tier events, and a revamped fall “last chance” series.The guys break down what this means for players, sponsors, fans, Korn Ferry Tour graduates, DP World Tour pathways, and the future of the FedExCup Playoffs — including the possibility of a rotating, match-play Tour Championship at some of golf's most iconic venues.CHAPTERS00:00:57 — PGA TOUR's 2028 shakeup00:02:23 — Smylie's first reaction to Brian Rolapp's plan00:04:52 — Why the two-tier model makes sense00:07:08 — What it means for players and purses00:13:26 — Can stars still play hometown events?00:15:17 — Midseason promotion and smaller fields00:18:18 — Why schedule clarity matters00:24:19 — Is this better for mid-tier PGA TOUR players?00:28:36 — No sponsor exemptions in Championship Series00:31:39 — “Last chance” fall series explained00:38:40 — Match play and the future playoffs00:42:58 — Pine Valley, Cypress Point, Seminole rumors00:49:23 — Could elite private clubs actually host?00:53:18 — Why match play can work anywhere00:55:36 — Why 2027 suddenly matters more#golf #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #pgatour #pgatournews #golfrecap #golfhighlights

Wyndham Clark is a two-time U.S. Open champion.Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the final round from Shinnecock Hills, where Clark survived a chaotic Sunday, a charging Sam Burns, a final pairing with Scottie Scheffler, and a hostile New York crowd to claim his second major championship.Smylie was inside the ropes with the final group all day and breaks down the shots that decided the championship: Scottie's slow start, Wyndham's short-game saves, the massive birdie at 16, Sam Burns' near-misses on 17 and 18, and how Shinnecock Hills played across four demanding rounds.The guys also debate the course setup, fan behavior toward Wyndham Clark, what this win means for his legacy, the leaderboard names who made a jump, and Rory McIlroy skipping the Travelers.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome from Shinnecock01:55 Smylie inside the final group06:09 Scottie's Sunday start10:47 Wyndham's early battle13:18 The key moment at No. 519:00 Wyndham and Scottie at 1020:40 Why No. 11 is elite23:27 Sam Burns makes his charge27:46 Wyndham's huge break at 1629:07 Did Shinnecock get the setup right?36:03 Fan treatment of Wyndham Clark50:01 Leaderboard quick hitters57:11 Rory skips Travelers01:03:40 Final thoughts from U.S. Open week#golf #usopen #wyndhamclark #golfrecap #smylieshow 

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are on-site at 18th green at Shinnecock Hills - with the historic clubhouse as a backdrop - to recap Round 3 of the U.S. Open, where Wyndham Clark built a commanding six-shot lead heading into Sunday.The two break down Wyndham's clutch putting, his massive eagle on 16, and how the wind and course setup shaped Moving Day at Shinnecock. Smylie and Charlie also discuss the blockbuster final group pairing alongside Scottie Scheffler, and what Scottie needs to do in order to mount a comeback and win a career Grand Slam.Plus, TSS producer Jaxon Brown joins from behind the camera with boots-on-the-ground thoughts on Theegala/Burns group, spectator vibes, and the best shots he saw Saturday.And stay tuned for our full recap tomorrow night from the 126th U.S. Open!CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome from 18 green at Shinnecock02:19 Wyndham's clutch putting clinic04:36 The eagle shot that may define the tournament06:24 Wind, firmness, and Shinnecock's brutal setup08:26 Sunday pressure: Wyndham vs. Scottie11:34 Did Wyndham benefit from the draw?12:55 Scottie's Grand Slam chase, birthday & Father's Day14:16 Jaxon joins from behind the camera15:15 Sahith Theegala and Sam Burns' boring-good golf16:14 On-site crowd vibes at Shinnecock17:41 Wire-to-wire U.S. Open trivia20:21 SK Fit Check: Keith Mitchell vs. Justin Thomas21:31 Final predictions for Sunday#golf #usopen #shinnecock #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

From the bleachers at the 16th green, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme rehash the second day of play at Shinnecock Hills - with a leading score of 7-under halfway through the U.S. Open.Was the setup too easy? Will it get harder this weekend? We read some differences of opinion on that topic from several players near the top of the leaderboard, plus Smylie's thoughts on the Saturday and Sunday setup.Plus - we discuss Joaquin Niemann's two-shot penalty for throwing a sand wedge + missed cuts for Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.Check out our conversation with tournament leader Wyndham Clark on Monday: https://youtu.be/vkSIcRM1U0IAnd stay tuned for weekend recaps at the 126th U.S. Open!CHAPTERS:0:00 Day 2 Complete at Shinnecock1:01 T-Mobile Range Cast Trivia2:22 Joaquin Niemann's Wild Penalty & Recovery5:04 Will the USGA Firm Up Shinnecock?7:35 Is This Playing More Like an Open Championship?9:53 Matt Fitzpatrick's Ridiculous Short Game11:14 Wyndham Clark Takes Command14:18 Xander Schauffele Looming15:33 Smylie's Inside-the-Ropes Scottie Story17:58 The Great Hot Dog Debate20:10 Rahm, Bryson & Major Missed Cuts22:27 Weekend Predictions at Shinnecock#USOPEN #Shinnecock #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

The guys are on site for another major championship - broadcasting from the T-Mobile Benefits Hub on the 1st hole at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club!Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin with a full breakdown of the current course conditions, and how the setup has changed since the last time Shinnecock hosted the U.S. Open in 2018.Wyndham Clark then joins the show to discuss his current form, some key swing and gear changes he's made this year, and whether Smylie's hot dog condiments are acceptable or bizarre.Smylie and Charlie close the show by profiling some of the favorites in the field, and making their picks to win.Join us all week long for coverage presented by T-Mobile, the Official 5G Network Partner of the USGA!CHAPTERS:0:00 — Hot Dog Controversy at Shinnecock

With 33 holes played already on Sunday at Muirfield Village, it took J.T. Poston two more to emerge victorious, punching his ticket to Shinnecock Hills (and avoiding another 36 holes on Golf's Longest Day) in the process. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the week at Memorial, and Poston's journey back to the winner's circle.Smylie was on-site at Jack's Place and gives his perspective on how Poston found something special with his ball striking and putter, why Ryan Gerard's putting turnaround is elevating his ceiling, and how brutal Muirfield Village played before the weekend rain softened the golf course.The guys also discuss Scottie Scheffler's viral frustration at the 16th hole, Wyndham Clark's form heading toward the U.S. Open, Golf's Longest Day, Nelly Korda's first U.S. Women's Open win at Riviera, the future of mixed men's/women's golf events, and the latest LIV Golf reporting.Subscribe to The Smylie Show and follow our socials @thesmylieshow for more PGA TOUR analysis, player insight, and weekly golf conversation. ⛳️

Josh Gregory has spent decades developing elite golfers, from NCAA champions to PGA TOUR winners. In this episode, Josh joins Smylie to discuss his coaching philosophy, his years leading championship college programs, and what separates players who make it from those who don't.They revisit stories from coaching Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed, discuss Jackson Koivun's future, and break down the mental traits shared by great players. Josh also walks through real short-game scenarios while analyzing footage of Taylor Moore, Pierceson Coody and JJ Spaun, explaining how lie conditions, bunker shots, grain, bounce and technique affect decision-making around the greens.Plus, discussions on NIL, college golf, PGA TOUR U, and the changing pathway to professional golf.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro: Josh Gregory Joins TSS01:24 Coaching Philosophy & Life Lessons05:02 What Makes Future Tour Stars Different?09:35 Recruiting & Coaching Bryson DeChambeau17:15 Short Game Philosophy20:20 Reading Lies & Into-The-Grain Pitch Shots27:14 Bunker Play: Firm vs Soft Sand33:00 Patrick Reed's Unique Short Game Technique36:12 JJ Spaun's Short Game Transformation41:38 College Golf vs Turning Pro46:38 Building the Ideal Amateur Wedge Setup50:00 Final Thoughts#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #Brysondechambeau #patrickreed #jjspaun #smyliekaufman #joshgregory

Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme from the Denver airport after a weekend at Pebble Beach to recap Russell Henley's dramatic win at the Charles Schwab Challenge - and, of course, his own play on the Monterey Peninsula.Henley closed birdie-birdie-birdie at Colonial to force a playoff with Eric Cole, then made one more birdie on the first extra hole to win the Charles Schwab Challenge. Smylie and Charlie break down Henley's clutch putting, Eric Cole's latest near-miss in search of his first PGA TOUR win, why Colonial rewards elite ball-striking and accuracy, and strong weeks from Ryan Gerard, Ben Griffin, and J.J. Spaun.The guys also look ahead to the Memorial Tournament and the U.S. Open, with Smylie identifying players he wants to see trending before the next major.Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ and don't forget to like, comment and subscribe!Chapter Timestamps00:00 — Smylie checks in from the Denver airport00:49 — Smylie lets the “big dog eat” at Pebble Beach02:42 — Pebble Beach U.S. Open prep + the new 18th-hole tree05:35 — Smylie's wild 3-iron from the fairway bunker on 1808:32 — Russell Henley beats Eric Cole in a Colonial playoff09:39 — Why Colonial is such a great fit for Henley10:26 — Henley's clutch closing stretch and playoff birdie11:40 — Ryan Gerard, Ben Griffin, and other Colonial contenders14:12 — Looking ahead to Memorial and the U.S. Open16:53 — Charlie's mustache debate + TSS hat soft launch#golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #golfrecap #thesmylieshow #russellhenley

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap Wyndham Clark's win at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, where Clark closed with a final-round 60 to reach 30-under par and win by three over Si Woo Kim — despite TPC Craig Ranch's much-discussed renovation. They break down why an unusual weather week in Dallas - with soft conditions and no wind - still kept the course vulnerable to low scoring.Smylie and Charlie also dive into Blades Brown earning PGA TOUR Special Temporary Membership, the pros and cons of chasing Korn Ferry Tour status versus PGA TOUR starts, Bryson DeChambeau's comments about possibly choosing content creation over professional golf, and the latest reports that LIV Golf is pitching a reduced 10-event international schedule while seeking new investment.Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ and don't forget to like, comment and subscribe!CHAPTERS:00:00 Weekend golf recap + Charlie's Biltmore Forest trip05:00 Smylie's 16-man game at Vestavia06:00 The yellow ball game explained12:00 TPC Craig Ranch renovation reaction14:15 Why 30-under still happened17:00 Zoysia, Bermuda, soft conditions + course setup21:50 Wyndham Clark's win and putting heater27:15 Why Wyndham could be dangerous again31:00 Wyndham's mental reset after Oakmont34:36 Blades Brown earns Special Temporary Membership36:15 How Blades should manage his schedule40:20 Blades Brown vs. the college golf route44:22 Why college golf and pro golf are so different51:52 Bryson DeChambeau's content creator comments
56:10 Bryson, LIV money, and what comes next
01:05:48 LIV's reported 10-event future
01:12:22 Closing thoughts#golf #pgatour #LIV #Bryson #bladesbrown #smyliekaufman #smylieshow

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back from a long week at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, where Aaron Rai captured his first major championship in one of the more unpredictable PGA Championships in recent memory. Smylie and Charlie break down why Rai's precision and consistency were such a perfect fit for the setup, what made Aronimink play so uniquely, and which players left Philadelphia with momentum heading into the summer stretch.The guys also discuss Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, Cam Smith, Ludvig Åberg and more, before diving into the latest reporting surrounding LIV Golf's financial future, potential restructuring, and what it could mean for players and professional golf moving forward. Plus: behind-the-scenes stories from PGA week, Smylie's “Live From” shot recreations, cheesesteak rankings, summer golf apparel debates, and plenty more.Don't forget to like, comment & subscribe for more golf insights, and follow our socials: @thesmylieshow

After three days at Aronimink produced one of the most bunched leaderboards in major history, Aaron Rai emerged victorious on Sunday. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down how Rai separated himself with clutch shots down the stretch in pressure situations.Smylie and Charlie also dive into why Aronimink proved to be such a difficult test, how course strategy shaped the leaderboard, and what to make of strong weeks from Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, Ludvig Åberg, Cam Smith, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. Plus, Charlie shares what he saw in person during Rory's fan interaction, and the guys debate the identity of the PGA Championship going forward.Thanks for joining The Smylie Show at the PGA Championship presented by T-Mobile, all week from Aronimink Golf Club!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insight! 00:00 Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship03:38 Rai's incredible bunker shot on 1304:17 The key decision on 1510:07 Rai's perfect tee shot on 1613:47 The putt on 17 that ended it17:48 Broomstick putter debate begins19:52 Why players respect Aaron Rai24:35 Was Aronimink a fair major test?33:40 The identity of the PGA Championship37:11 Charlie's Rory fan rant40:18 Jon Rahm's strong major week45:32 Justin Thomas, Ludvig Åberg, Cam Smith & Rory52:43 Wrapping up a great major week#tmobile #golf #golfrecap #pgachampionship #aaronrai #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are on site in Philadelphia for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, breaking down the course, the conditions, and the players best suited to contend for the Wanamaker Trophy.But first! A quick chat about their studio for the day at Cobbs Creek. Check out the exciting project in the works that could turn into a PGA TOUR venue while supporting educational opportunities for children in Philadelphia at cobbscreek.org.The guys discuss why Aronimink could favor long hitters, how soft conditions and patchy rough may impact scoring, the ongoing debate around tree removal in modern course restorations, and which stars they like most this week — including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Cam Young, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele and more. Plus, they close with a recap of their round at Trout National.Stay tuned for more from Aronimink GC, all week! Like, comment and subscribe for more golf insight ⛳️Chapter Timestamps00:00 Welcome to Philadelphia02:40 Cobbs Creek and Philly golf history08:45 Aronimink PGA Championship preview10:55 Why bombers may dominate this week14:39 Rory: “bash driver and figure it out”19:29 Jon Rahm and the tree debate26:25 Comparing Aronimink to Oakmont29:05 The ideal player profile this week31:51 Rickie, JT, Jordan & the Spring Break crew38:00 Scottie Scheffler's PGA outlook40:13 Cam Young, Bryson & LIV contenders47:32 Xander, Fleetwood & final picks56:48 Trout National recap01:03:39 Jaxon survives Trout National01:05:59 Smylie cashes the under#pgachampionship #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #aronimink #golf #pgatour #golfpicks

In this episode of The Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down one of the most unique weeks on the PGA TOUR, starting with the Fitzpatrick brothers' emotional breakthrough win at the Zurich Classic. What does this victory mean for Matt's incredible run of form, and how does it reshape Alex's career moving forward?From there, the discussion expands into a bigger-picture look at the TOUR itself — including whether the Zurich team format is still working, and why ideas like 36-hole match play could bring new life to the event.The guys also take a deep dive into the current PGA TOUR schedule, unpacking the growing divide between signature events and the rest of the field, how it's impacting player participation, and whether the system is truly sustainable.Plus:- Jim Furyk named U.S. Ryder Cup captain — what his leadership means for the team- A look at Ryder Cup strategy, team dynamics, and Europe's recent dominance- Rising amateur star Jackson Koivun's trajectory- And Nelly Korda's dominant Chevron Championship victoryDon't forget to like, comment & subscribe for more golf insights, and follow our socials: @thesmylieshow

Megan Smylie, Sea Otter Program Manager, Aquarium of the Pacific, discusses the Sea Otter Surrogacy Program, a program rehabilitating rescued sea otter pups and releasing them back into the wild.

Megan Smylie, Sea Otter Program Manager, Aquarium of the Pacific, discusses the Sea Otter Surrogacy Program, a program rehabilitating rescued sea otter pups and releasing them back into the wild.

With the first major of 2026 in the books, there was no slowing down the golf news cycle - a PGA TOUR signature event, some wild reporting about the long-term existence of LIV Golf, and a potential Smylie comeback?? (Watch more on that here: https://youtu.be/jAWJYvOg1F4)Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss all the news of the week, starting with Matt Fitzpatrick's playoff win over Scottie Scheffler, and followed by an in-depth discussion about reports on LIV's imminent closure, why the PIF has changed its investment strategy, and what the future could look like for players in the league.Like, comment & subscribe for more golf insight ⛳️Follow our socials:  ⁨@TheSmylieShow⁩  CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro / Smylie's Zurich Classic Invite3:58 Matt Fitzpatrick Wins the RBC Heritage8:22 How Harbor Town Tests Players12:36 Scottie Scheffler's Form + Ludvig Åberg16:24 Signature Event Field, Brooks as Alternate18:31 LIV Golf: What Happened This Week25:54 Why the PIF May Be Pulling Back42:09 What Happens Next for LIV Players?49:59 Can LIV Survive in a Smaller Form?1:03:31 Was LIV Ultimately Good for Pro Golf?#golf #pgatour #rbcheritage #hiltonhead #golfhighlights #golfrecap #LIV #jonrahm #smylieshow #smyliekaufman 

Spoiler alert ... he is not.But instead of imagining what it would be like if he did, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Ryan Gerard to break down the sequence of events that led to Ryan texting Smylie a "soft invite" to play with him in the Zurich Classic, plus - what the week would have looked like if Ryan and Smylie played together.And we close with a tantalizing possibility ... could we see a Gerard/Kaufman pairing at the 2027 Zurich Classic???CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro + Smylie Gets Invited to Zurich Classic0:45 How Ryan Gerard Picked Smylie3:24 Smylie's Reaction + Social Media Buzz5:11 What Would the Week Look Like?11:06 Charlie on the Bag?14:03 Hypothetical: What If They Won?17:10 Mixtape: What Could've Been22:06 Smylie Almost Said Yes23:02 The Deal: Zurich Classic Next Year#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #zurichclassic #golfhighlights #golfrecap

The first major of 2026 is officially in the books, and after a long wait culminating in a 2025 win, Rory McIlroy becomes the first Masters champion to repeat since Tiger Woods.Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the storyline of the day, from Rory's early stumbles and surges by Cam Young, Justin Rose, and Scottie Scheffler, to the crucial shots Rory needed to hit to retake the lead and win his sixth major.Smylie and Charlie discuss Rory's place amongst the greats in the history of golf + bring in Jaxon and Brian to discuss the experience of Masters week for the entire show.Hope you enjoyed all the coverage this week - subscribe for more!CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:12 Rory McIlroy Goes Back-to-Back05:20 Sunday Chaos Unfolds10:40 Cameron Young Front Nine Turning Point16:10 Justin Rose In Control Early21:30 Rory's Shot of the Day (Hole 12)27:00 Scottie Scheffler Charges Into Contention32:40 Scheffler's Costly Mistakes (13 & 15)38:20 Closing Stretch Drama (16–18)44:00 Rory Survives & Wins49:30 Collin Morikawa Breakdown54:30 Other Standouts & Takeaways59:30 Legacy Talk + Final Thoughts#Masters #Augusta #smylieshow #golf #smyliekaufman #pgatour #RoryMcilroy #Rory #scottiescheffler

As the first round of the Masters Tournament concludes, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the Thursday action from Augusta National - Rory McIlroy cruises to a co-lead in his title defense, while some big names struggle as the golf course gets firm and fast much earlier than expected.Smylie and Charlie discuss the difficulty of approaches into the 13th and 15th holes, predict conditions as the week progresses, and take questions from producer Jaxon Brown.Tune in tomorrow - as we recap the cut, and who looks positioned to win the first major of 2026!CHAPTERS:0:57 Course conditions4:23 Hole 13 and 15 carnage9:50 Rory McIlroy15:14 Sam Burns16:58 Ludvig Åberg18:07 Bryson DeChambeau19:29 Jon Rahm21:04 Audience questions25:57 Scottie Scheffler#masters #augusta #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #golfrecap #mastersrecap #mastershighlights

Gary Woodland completes one of the most emotional wins of the season at the Texas Children's Houston Open, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down both the meaning of the moment and the golf that got it done. They dive into the harrowing neurological trauma Woodland's been dealing with privately and publicly on his seven-year journey back to the winner's circle, the ball-speed and putting numbers that stood out, and what this win means for Gary - and a number of other players inside and outside the OWGR Top 50 - as we look ahead to the Masters.Smylie and Charlie then offer a reflection on arguably the biggest news in golf this week - Tiger Woods automobile accident which involved a set of charges from the Martin County Sheriff's Department, what it means in a golf context, and the societal reaction at large to one of the game's biggest figures.Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ & don't forget to like, comment, & subscribe for more golf insight ✅CHAPTERS0:00 Hello from the road!1:48 Gary Woodland's emotional Houston Open win12:51 Masters OWGR Top-50 qualifiers15:20 Other notes from Houston: aces for Shane Lowry and Adam Scott17:08 Reacting to Tiger Woods accident and fallout25:39 DP World Tour / Korn Ferry notes27:17 Sepp Straka preview / Masters week lookahead#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #garywoodland #golfpodcast #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights #golfrecap

A week after coming up one shot short at the PLAYERS, Matt Fitzpatrick got right back to work and won the Valspar Championship. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the swing work he's done with Mark Blackburn, what stood out most about his mentality after the near miss at Sawgrass, and whether his current form should have people paying closer attention heading into Augusta. They also dive into the pace-of-play controversy on Sunday, with Smylie offering perspective from inside the ropes on what actually frustrates players and how those situations can throw contenders out of rhythm.The episode also looks at the bigger trends coming out of the Florida Swing, including why so many 54-hole leaders have struggled to close this season, what happened to Sungjae Im on Sunday, and why Copperhead continues to be one of the best non-signature tests on the PGA TOUR. Smylie and Charlie also assess where Brooks Koepka and Jordan Spieth stand as the Masters approaches, including why Brooks' recent iron play is so notable and why Spieth feels closer than his results might suggest.The show wraps with a look at the inaugural success that LIV's South Africa event was, and what it means for golf on a global stage. Plus, are Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm in better form that anyone else as we look ahead to Augusta?Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ & don't forget to like, comment, & subscribe for more golf insight ✅Chapters:0:00 Intro3:15 Matt Fitzpatrick's Valspar win9:09 Can Fitzpatrick contend at Augusta?12:53 Pace-of-play controversy on Sunday22:00 The challenge Copperhead provides30:23 Why it's so difficult to close a 54-hole lead38:17 Breaking down Brooks Koepka's week49:22 Bryson DeChambeau & Jon Rahm ... Masters favorites?#pgatour #golf #valspar #fitzpatrick #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #rorymcilroy #bryson #jonrahm #golfpodcast #golfpreview #golfchannel #masters #augusta

The 2026 PLAYERS Championship delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the season, with Cam Young emerging victorious from a group including Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Åberg, Xander Schauffele, and Robert MacIntyre.Smylie Kaufman walked inside the ropes with the final group, and breaks down exactly how Young pulled it off, from a clutch birdie on 17 to one of the longest drives ever recorded on the 18th hole at Sawgrass.Smylie and Charlie Hulme dive into the duel between Cam Young and Matt Fitzpatrick, the key swing and strategy adjustments that changed the tournament, and the implications as we head towards the first major of the year at Augusta.They also examine a disappointing Sunday for Ludvig Åberg, discuss Rory McIlroy's Masters preparation, highlight the recent resurgence in form for Brooks Koepka, and ask the big question: is Scottie Scheffler actually in a slump?Plus: Smylie ranks his own shots from his debut on Golf Channel's Live From coverage at The PLAYERS.Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ & don't forget to like, comment, & subscribe for more golf insight ✅CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro & Scenes from THE PLAYERS03:05 Sawgrass Sunday conditions & best finish in golf07:21 Cam Young's strategy12:21 The evolution of Cam Young's putting & mindset17:01 The defining moments on 17 and 1822:44 Matt Fitzpatrick27:05 Ludvig Åberg31:04 Momentum, crowd energy & Sunday pressure34:48 “Major or Not Major”42:11 Is Scottie Scheffler actually in a slump?48:10 Smylie's Golf Channel Live From debut56:31 PGA Tour competitive structure changes1:08:15 Final thoughts#pgatour #golf #PLAYERS #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #rorymcilroy #CamYoung #CameronYoung #rorymcilroy #scottiescheffler #golfpodcast #golfpreview #golfchannel #ludvigaberg #MattFitzpatrick #Sawgrass

Akshay Bhatia delivered one of the most electric Sundays of the PGA Tour season at Bay Hill, draining over 144 feet of putts and storming back to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational in a playoff. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down how Bhatia's short game carried him to victory on brutally firm, “crispy” greens that had the entire field on edge all week.The guys also dive into Daniel Berger's incredible comeback, analyzing the encouraging signs after nearly two years battling injuries and setbacks. Plus, they discuss strong performances from Ludvig Åberg, Cam Young, and Collin Morikawa, what it means heading into THE PLAYERS Championship, and why Bay Hill's setup produced one of the most entertaining tournaments of the season.And of course, things get chaotic when Judge Jaxon Brown enters the courtroom to rule on the Rory McIlroy withdrawal in the show's One-and-Done contest.Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ & don't forget to like, comment, & subscribe for more golf insight ✅CHAPTERS:0:00 – Bay Hill delivers2:06 – Golf season is officially back3:08 – Bay Hill's greens4:14 – Smylie's “Snap, Crackle, Pop” crispy greens rankings6:47 – Major championship courses with the craziest greens10:15 – Akshay Bhatia21:04 – The clutch putts that saved Bhatia's round23:40 – Daniel Berger29:13 – Bay Hill's intimidating visuals and pressure moments31:10 – Scottie Scheffler34:12 – Cam Young37:04 – Ludvig Åberg38:12 – Collin Morikawa38:48 – The Rory McIlroy One-and-Done controversy47:36 – Ryder Cup49:00 – Luke Donald's leadership and Europe's continuity50:30 – Could Tiger Woods captain the U.S.?55:30 - Jon Rahm1:10:00 – Closing thoughts and wrap-up#pgatour #golfpodcast #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights

Smylie and Charlie recap a wild Sunday at PGA National where the Bear Trap once again decided the Cognizant Classic. After Shane Lowry appeared in total control — birdieing 9, eagling 10, and building a three-shot lead — everything unraveled at the 16th tee. The guys break down the wind setup, hole locations, and the pivotal swings that flipped the tournament in minutes. They dive into Nico's composure, his no-bogey weekend, and what this win says about his resilience after a rocky rookie season. Plus: Shane Lowry's growing 54-hole storyline, Brooks Koepka's encouraging signs with the putter, Max Homa's progress, the state of PGA National on the schedule, Bay Hill projections, and behind-the-scenes stories from a full week in South Florida.Additionally, Gil Hanse joins the show! Seminole Golf Club is often regarded as one of Donald Ross's greatest works, but due to environmental factors and architectural modifications, the course was in need of some restorative work to ensure its future.Gil joins to discuss his two-year process in Juno Beach, rediscovering Ross's original green shapes, and why he's thoroughly enjoyed working alongside Seminole Superintendent Nelson Caron.Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ & don't forget to like, comment, & subscribe for more golf insight ✅CHAPTERS:0:00 – On-Site at PGA National1:30 – Shane Lowry4:15 – The 16th Tee Shot: What Happened?8:10 – Nico's 17th Hole Birdie & Clutch Moment12:30 – Lowry's Closing Struggles & 54-Hole Trend16:00 – Nico's Resilience & Rookie Season Perspective20:00 – Brooks Koepka: Putter Adjustment & Players Outlook23:40 – Max Homa's Progress Report26:30 – Thursday Chaos: Gerard, David Ford & Bear Trap Carnage29:00 – Should PGA National Play Harder?32:00 – Schedule Debate: Where Does This Event Fit?35:00 – Bay Hill Projections (Next 10 / Swing 5 Discussion)37:00 – USGA Venue Announcements (Future Opens & Walker Cups)39:00 – South Florida Week Recap (Old Palm & Practice Stories)43:20 – Justin Thomas Episode Tease46:00 – Jacob Bridgeman Conversation Preview47:00 — Gil Hanse joins TSS: Restoring Seminole01:06:40 — Final Thoughts #pgatour #golfpodcast #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights #golfrecap #golfpodcast #cognizant #shanelowry #nicoechavarria #seminole #gilhanse

Fresh off a full week of broadcasting the American Express on the Golf Channel, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme to break down the 20th win of Scottie Scheffler's PGA TOUR career.Smylie and Charlie are then joined by 18-year-old Blades Brown, fresh off an incredible week that saw him nearly shoot 59, and star alongside the world No. 1 in the final group on Sunday.Smylie and Charlie return to wrap remaining AmEx storylines before closing the show with Smylie's first-ever earthquake experience (complete with a stunning Smylie reveal), plus a cameo from producer Jaxon Brown explaining the viral phenomenon of exploding trees in extreme cold.Don't forget to like, comment & subscribe! CHAPTERS:00:00 – Intro / Setting the scene in La Quinta02:40 – Scottie Scheffler wins again: what felt inevitable07:45 – Why Scottie's control under pressure is unmatched12:30 – Comparing Scottie's dominance to recent great runs17:10 – Why the American Express format continues to work22:10 – Early-season trends & players gaining momentum27:05 –

Chris Gotterup opened the 2026 PGA Tour season with a statement win at the Sony Open in Hawaii, and Smylie Kaufman was on-site to call it all week on the Golf Channel.Smylie and Charlie Hulme break down Gotterup's dominant Sunday performance, his driving “superpowers,” and what parts of his game are taking him into an elite category on Tour.Plus, thoughts on the future of PGA Tour events in Hawaii, Vijay Singh's ageless performance, Jordan Spieth's club tinkering, and quotes from Rory McIlroy on Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour and the future of LIV Golf.CHAPTERS:00:00 – Opening & Sony Open vibes in Hawaii 01:00 – Is this the last PGA Tour stop in Hawaii? 02:30 – Why players love starting the season at Sony 03:40 – Chris Gotterup takes control on Sunday 05:10 – Gotterup's driving power & elite upside 07:00 – Jupiter move, TGL reps & confidence boost 09:00 – Shot shapes, fairways hit & closing mentality 11:00 – Final group chaos: Davis Riley & Harry Hall 13:30 – When the putter finally cools off 16:30 – What Davis Riley still needs to unlock 18:30 – Harry Hall's week & breakout expectations 21:00 – Ryan Gerard's runner-up & Masters momentum 23:30 – Vijay Singh's made cut & career exemption 26:00 – Jordan Spieth stories, tinkering & wrist update 28:30 – Rory McIlroy on LIV, Brooks Koepka & the Tour 33:00 – LIV's future, finances & 54 vs 72 holes 38:00 – Anthony Kim, promotions & alternative golf windows 41:30 – Previewing the American Express field 46:30 – Why top players love AmEx as a season opener 49:00 – Scottie Scheffler odds & course fit debate 52:00 – Final thoughts & wrap-up#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #sonyopen 

The PGA Tour season officially begins at the Sony Open, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down everything you need to know about Waialae Country Club — from course architecture and strategy to which players are best positioned to start the year strong.Later in the episode, Smylie sits down with longtime Hawaii golf voice Mark Rolfing for an important conversation on the future of professional golf in Hawaii, the water crisis at Kapalua, and why these tournaments matter so deeply to the islands.From Sony Open contenders and course fit to Ryder Cup crowd behavior and LIV Golf movement, this episode covers far more than just a weekly preview.Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more, and check us out on Wednesdays at 9am ET on the Golf Channel!00:00 – Welcome + Why the Sony Open Feels Like the True Season Opener03:30 – Waialae Country Club: History, Seth Raynor & Classic Design07:30 – How Waialae Plays: Wind, Bermuda, Angles & Decision-Making12:00 – Sony Open Strategy: Where Scores Are Actually Made17:00 – Player Fits, Storylines & Early-Season Momentum22:00 – Ryder Cup Crowds, Fan Behavior & Where the Line Is27:30 – LIV Golf Moves, Career Choices & Tour Fragmentation34:00 – Big Picture: Where the PGA Tour Is Headed38:30 – Setting the Stage for Hawaii Golf's Bigger Conversation40:00 – Mark Rolfing Joins: Why Hawaii Golf Is at a Crossroads44:30 – Kapalua, Water Issues & Tournament Uncertainty50:30 – Community Impact, Charity & What the Tour Overlooks57:30 – Golf Architecture, History & Why These Courses Matter01:04:30 – Wrapping Up with Mark Rolfing01:06:30 – Back with Smylie & Charlie: New Year Goals & Mindsets01:12:30 – Final Thoughts, Sony Open Week & Episode Wrap01:16:00 – Outro

In the final part of OnWriting's series on protecting free speech, journalists Sammie Smylie, Nitish Pahwa, Matt Shuham and join moderator and journalist Susan Rinkunas to discuss the escalating threats faced by journalists in the US, why it's so critical to fight back to protect journalism that informs the public and holds power accountable, and more. Sammie Smylie is a state education reporter for Chalkbeat Chicago, a leader in the Civic News Guild with the WGAE, and a WGAE Council Member for Online Media. Nitish Pahwa is a business and technology journalist at Slate, and a member of the WGAE Council representing Online Media. Matt Shuham is a senior reporter at the HuffPost National Desk, helped organize the Talking Points Memo staff union with the WGAE, and currently a member of the HuffPost Union's bargaining committee. Susan Rinkunas is co-founder of Autonomy News, a contributing writer at Jezebel, and an independent journalist covering politics, reproductive health, and abortion access. She is also a member of the WGAE Council, representing Online Media. --- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: wgaeast.org/onwriting Follow the Guild on social media: @WGAEast OnWriting is a production of the Writers Guild of America East. The show is produced by WGA East staff members Jason Gordon, Tiana Timmerberg, and Molly Beer. Production, editing, and mix by Giulia Hjort. Original music is by Taylor Bradshaw. Artwork is designed by Molly Beer.

TGL is back for a second season after a maiden voyage that captivated a large audience, while leaving room for some upgrades that will roll out soon - and Smylie Kaufman & Charlie Hulme are here to break it all down on The Smylie Show. Smylie is joined first by Roberto Castro with a big announcement! After playing an integral role in helping TMRW Sports develop the TGL competitive structure, Roberto will join the broadcast as an analyst providing insight on the many strategic elements at play. Smylie and Charlie are then joined by a recurring guest - course architect Agustín Pizá - who dives deep into the imagination, strategy, and data behind his newest designs for TGL.  From format tweaks and the evolving hammer rule to brand-new holes like Stinger and Cenote, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how TGL is blending elite golf, technology, and entertainment. Like, comment, & subscribe to support the channel! CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome to The Smylie Show 00:39 – What This TGL Preview Episode Covers 01:00 – Roberto Castro Joins & Big Announcement 03:30 – How TGL Was Built From the Ground Up 07:30 – What Worked (and Didn't) in TGL Season 1 10:45 – The Hammer Rule Explained & Why It Changed 14:00 – Why the Players Truly Bought Into TGL 17:30 – The In-Person vs TV Experience at SoFi Center 20:45 – Roberto Castro's New Analyst Role 24:30 – Why TGL Is a Totally Different Broadcast Challenge 27:45 – Season 2 Team & Title Contenders 31:10 – Agustín Pizá Joins: Designing Golf for TGL 34:00 – Feedback From Players & Season 1 Learnings 37:00 – Tweaks to Fan-Favorite Holes (Flex, Spear, Plunder) 41:00 – New Hole: Stinger (Tiger Woods Influence) 47:00 – New Hole: Cenote & Playing Golf “Backwards” 55:30 – Why TGL Hole Design Is Just Getting Started 58:30 – Season 2 Expectations & Final Thoughts #golf #golfhighlights #pgatour #golfcourse #golfpodcast #TGL #tigerwoods #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme open the show by breaking down the latest shifts in professional golf — from Tiger Woods' role on the Future Competition Committee to the PGA Tour's potential move toward a more condensed schedule. Smylie is later joined by Golf Channel's Steve Sands for a wide-ranging conversation on the Golf Channel Games, covering golf in the modern media era, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's legacy moments, LIV Golf's long-term impact, and what fans and broadcasters want from the future of the game. Don't forget to like, comment, & subscribe! Thanks for tuning in ⛳️ 00:00 – Welcome to The Smylie Show 01:10 – Winter golf, travel & working through swing changes 04:05 – Tiger Woods & the Future Competition Committee 08:00 – Condensed schedules, TV windows & golf's business reality 12:05 – Player pathways, relegation & tour structure concerns 16:15 – What golf can learn from college football's evolution 19:25 – LIV Golf leverage, contracts & returning players 23:50 – What happens to Korn Ferry & development tours? 28:10 – Is scarcity good for golf or risky? 33:45 – Smylie sets up the Golf Channel Games 34:30 – Steve Sands joins the show 36:10 – Inside the Optum Golf Channel Games format 38:45 – Rory vs. Scottie & Ryder Cup subplots 42:00 – Competitive fire, entertainment & miked-up stars 45:40 – Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods & handling the media 49:30 – Which players handle media pressure best? 54:15 – Is a 20–25 event PGA Tour season realistic? #golf #golfmedia #golfchannel #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #pgatour #livgolf #golfhighlights #grantthornton #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back for a packed episode featuring a guest appearance from 2025 Australian Open champion Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen - fresh off his win at Royal Melbourne! Charlie opens and closes the show with some heartfelt reflections following his father's passing. The guys then jump into all the action from the Bahamas - Hideki Matsuyama's outrageous short game and putter collection, grading Scottie Scheffler's first year with a new putting grip, Wyndham Clark's viral “turf conditions” quote, and a behind-the-scenes look at Smylie's pro-am round in Albany. Then Rasmus joins the show — jet-lagged, honest, and riding high. He walks Smylie through: • The intense crowds in Australia • Playing head-to-head with Cameron Smith • How firm Royal Melbourne truly played • The near-impossible chip on 18 • The pressure of closing out a win overseas • How he processed the moment on a 20+ hour flight home Thanks for watching — subscribe for more episodes, interviews, and weekly golf breakdowns! CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Welcome Back 4:00 – Smylie's Airline Disaster 10:00 – Hero World Challenge Reactions 15:00 – Hideki's Iron Game & Short-Game Brilliance 20:00 – Why Hideki Tinkers With 400 Putters 26:00 – Alex Noren's Rise & Unique Swing Rehearsal 32:00 – Shot Shape Trends & Modern Fade-Dominance 38:00 – Smylie's Pro-Am Stories + Albany Short-Game Test 44:00 – Wyndham Clark's Turf Comments & Course Debate 50:00 – Q-School Controversy: Weather, Contracts, and Fairness 56:00 – Rasmus Interview Begins 1:00:00 – Royal Melbourne Conditions & Massive Crowds 1:06:00 – The 18th Hole: Rasmus Breaks Down the Chip 1:12:00 – Fastest Greens? Comparing Sandbelt to Augusta 1:16:30 – Remembering Charlie's Dad #golf #smylieshow #pgatour #golfhighlights 

Smylie Kaufman is joined by golf analytics authority Rick Gehman, the creator of RickRunGood.com and host of CBS Sports' First Cut Podcast, for a deep dive into the world of golf data, modeling, betting edges, and modern player strategy. Rick breaks down how the PGA TOUR is evolving through analytics, why driving is more valuable than ever, how players misinterpret ShotLink data, and where fans can actually find a meaningful betting advantage. Smylie and Rick also get into: - Why baseball analytics paved the way for golf - How players should interpret their own ShotLink stats - Why proximity is one of the most misunderstood metrics - What really wins under pressure - The biggest Ryder Cup mistakes made by Team USA - Why the European model works — and how the U.S. can fix it - Which rising players are primed for breakout seasons - And the surprising ways modern players use (and misuse) data This episode is packed with insight for golf fans, bettors, stat nerds, and players alike. Don't forget to like, comment & subscribe to support the show! CHAPTERS: 00:32 Rick's background: baseball → data → golf 02:08 Building the golf database 03:27 Baseball analytics ⇄ golf analytics 04:38 How data changed modern golf 05:30 ShotLink: what players misunderstand 06:32 How younger players use tech + data 08:12 Why hitting driver is more valuable than ever 10:08 Misleading stats: Proximity explained 12:26 Real strategy: Driver vs. iron off the tee 14:06 Modeling golf courses & comp-course analysis 16:22 What pros ask Rick for (custom reports) 17:31 Predicting performance on new / unfamiliar courses 19:34 Ryder Cup breakdown: U.S. vs Europe strategy 21:03 Where Team USA went wrong 22:49 Pairing mistakes explained (Scheffler/Bryson, etc.) 24:59 Why Europe trusts data more effectively 27:15 If Rick ran Team USA strategy 29:20 Presidents Cup → How USA should use it better 31:36 Shot-shape & trajectory analytics (new radar data) 33:31 “Go-to shots” under pressure 35:02 Darts, proximity, and scoring insights 36:27 NEW stat idea: Strokes Gained Under Pressure 38:41 Bonus Putting metric 40:14 Rising talents who will break out 42:03 Players who maximize limited skillsets 45:06 The importance of speed in the modern game 49:05 Ben Griffin's leap explained 51:28 The Jordan Spieth question 54:11 Chris Gotterup's ceiling 56:00 Outro + In memoriam for Scott Hulme #TheSmylieShow #RickGehman #GolfAnalytics #PGATour #GolfBetting #GolfStats #RickRunGood #GolfPodcast #DataGolf #ShotLink #GolfStrategy