The Smylie Show

Smylie Kaufman is a PGA Tour winner, pro golf broadcaster, and the host of "The Smylie Show". Every week, along with his producer and co-host Charlie Hulme, Smylie provides insights and analysis on the game of golf (along with a handful of other miscellaneous items), in addition to sharing long-form conversations with Tour pros and other celebrities who love the game.

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20 episodes
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Monday · 1 hr 5 min
359: Jackson Koivun Arrives: Will His 3M Open Win Land Him On Presidents Cup Team?
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! Chapters 0:00 Intro & episode preview 1:48 Smylie's parenting-duty weekend and "dad back" tweak 4:13 Charlie's beach vacation and sunscreen sunburn saga 9:06 Jackson Koivun's 3M Open win and duel with Scottie Scheffler 13:10 Brandt Snedeker's Presidents Cup roster dilemma: youth vs. experience 22:54 Presidents Cup standings and proposed format changes 25:39 Comparing Koivun to golf's great young major winners 28:08 Scottie Scheffler's incredible, win-light runner-up season 32:14 Scheffler's costly miss on 18 and Koivun's closing par 34:28 Koivun's caddie David Flynn's backstory 35:57 Lucas Glover's shoes-off, metal-spikes controversy 42:52 3M Minutes: Jaxon Brown's on-site report from the 3M Open 53:22 Smylie's neck injury and driver breakthrough 56:23 LIV Golf's collapse and stranded players 1:02:07 Sign-off and next episode tease #golf #pgatour #smylieshow #jacksonkoivun #3MOpen #golfrecap #golfhighlights
July 23 · 49 min
358: Champion Golfer of the Year Ryan Fox On Winning The Open + Check or Carry On the Claret Jug???
Fresh off a thrilling finish at Royal Birkdale which saw him hoist the Claret Jug, Ryan Fox joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme to relive his first major win at the 2026 Open Championship — only the fourth Kiwi to win a major, and the first to bring the Claret Jug home to New Zealand since Bob Charles in 1963. Fox walks through his major championship record-tying 62 on Saturday (and the improbable fairway bunker shot on 18 that capped it off), the driver decision on the 13th that swung his Sunday momentum, an incredible approach at 16, and the nerves he felt reading the winning birdie putt on 18. Plus: A brand new Srixon driver responsible for some of the most clutch shots he hit all week + the Z-STAR ball that gave him an edge over the rest of the field in the windy conditions, his dad Grant Fox's legendary All Blacks career and 1987 Rugby World Cup win, New Zealand's golf course boom, whether a PGA Tour event or Presidents Cup could ever land in New Zealand, and a detour into Fox's Bordeaux-heavy wine cellar. Before all that: the saga of getting the real and replica Claret Jugs through airport security and onto the flight home — including an awkward moment in line next to runner-up Cameron Young. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow! Chapters 0:00 Intro & Ryan Fox's dad, All Blacks legend Grant Fox 2:39 Has life changed since becoming Champion Golfer of the Year? 3:39 New Zealand's 4th major champion & ending a 63-year Claret Jug drought 4:29 The Claret Jug's wild flight home 9:19 Echoes of Hideki Matsuyama's Masters travels 10:19 Friday's grind just to make the cut 12:12 Saturday's record-tying 62 13:14 The bunker shot and putt that closed out the 62 18:29 The 13th hole driver gamble and riding the wave of momentum 23:24 The approach at 16 and feeling the crowd's energy 29:03 Composure and nerves on the 18th green 32:45 The backstory on Ryan's putter 34:42 No snakes in New Zealand??? 35:57 The 2014 Muriwai Open and New Zealand's links golf 38:00 The 2021 Muriwai win with Steve Williams caddying 39:48 Touring New Zealand's booming golf course scene 42:50 Could the PGA Tour — or a Presidents Cup — come to New Zealand? 46:25 Wine talk: Bordeaux, Hawke's Bay, and the Claret Jug 48:23 Sign-off
July 19 · 1 hr 2 min
357: Ryan Fox Is Champion Golfer of the Year! + Scottie On TIO Relief & Bryson’s Penalty
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, where 39-year-old Ryan Fox closed with an aggressive nine-iron to 11 feet on the 72nd hole and drained the birdie to win his first major, clearing Cam Young by a shot. They break down his decisive back nine and journey to the top: turning pro at 25, not reaching the PGA Tour full-time until age 37. Plus: Cam Young's fateful bunker gamble on 18 and the way his narrative has shifted rhe past year, heartbreak for Sam Burns with another near-miss at a major, controversy surrounding Scottie Scheffler’s 17th-hole TIO ruling, a bigger picture discussion about rules enforcement in the wake of Bryson DeChambeau’s two-shot penalty, and whether Royal Birkdale's firm-and-fast setup played as a true links test. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow! Thanks for watching our major championship coverage all year long. Chapters 0:00 Intro — Smylie's last dispatch from Royal Birkdale 2:11 Ryan Fox's Open Championship win, recapped 3:25 Cam Young's early charge sets the clubhouse target 7:05 Sam Burns' back-nine bogeys + live show bloopers 10:11 Scottie, Fleetwood, and Bryson fall out of contention 12:40 Fox's decisive back nine and winning approach 16:39 Ryan Fox's Swing and Background 18:22 Sam Burns' heartache and the "can he close" question 20:06 Cam Young 29:53 Scottie Scheffler's major-less season, dissected 33:36 Scottie's TIO ruling and the Bryson "careless" debate 39:14 Rules consistency 47:07 Golf's mental game and controlling emotions on tour 51:12 Tommy Fleetwood, Si Woo Kim, and Royal Birkdale's true links test 59:14 Ryan Gerard and sign-off from Major season! #theopen #golf #ryanfox #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #camyoung #samburns #scottiescheffler
July 18 · 24 min
356: Saturday at the Open Championship: Rory Responds To Bryson + Ryan Gerard Joins The Show!
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!
July 17 · 32 min
355: Bryson DeChambeau's Two-Shot Penalty Shakes Up The 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! Chapters 1:25 Bryson DeChambeau's penalty controversy breaks 2:18 Smylie's on-the-ground chase to the 5th hole 5:22 Breaking down Bryson's backswing and the fescue lie 8:43 Bryson's agent statement and the intent question 10:03 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 & leaderboard 23:55 Driver strategy: Tommy Fleetwood vs. Jon Rahm on 10 28:45 Cut line prediction, Ryan Gerard shoutout & weekend outlook #brysondechambeau #theopen #smylieshow #golf
July 16 · 17 min
354: Open Championship Day 1: Leaderboard, Conditions & Cut Line Predictions On-Site at Royal Birkdale
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! Chapters 0:00 Round 1 wrap: Jackson Suber leads, Daniel Brown T2 1:21 Smylie's flushed wedge on No. 7 2:52 Morning calm to afternoon crosswinds: how Birkdale played 5:34 Course variety and firm turf 7:51 Morning vs. afternoon scoring — Cam Young 9:24 Who the course favors: precision, aggression, and spinny fescue 11:47 Scottie Scheffler's 93% fairways and 2-under start 13:26 Bryson's driver advantage and conditions in his favor 14:31 Bryson's approach game: the real test comes Friday afternoon 15:21 Preview picks recap, cut line and leader predictions #theopen #golf #smylieshow #royalbirkdale
July 15 · 1 hr 10 min
353: Open Championship Preview: Hole-by-Hole Breakdown + Heat Wave at Royal Birkdale
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! Chapters 0:00 Intro: heat wave banter & simulating Birkdale conditions 2:23 Smylie's practice round report (Scheffler, Burns, Fleetwood) 3:34 Course strategy: wind, firmness & club selection 6:46 UK heat wave, dry conditions & Open Championship ice cream 8:36 Hole 1 10:41 Hole 2 12:30 Hole 3 14:48 Hole 4 17:53 Hole 5 22:14 Hole 6 25:00 Hole 7 26:53 Hole 8 28:12 Hole 9 31:57 Hole 10 33:52 Hole 11 37:08 Hole 12 39:18 Hole 13 43:06 Hole 14 47:15 Hole 15 50:43 Hole 16 54:14 Hole 17 56:06 Hole 18 57:28 Course wrap-up: what to watch for at Royal Birkdale 59:41 Open Championship picks & dark horses 1:09:56 Sign-off & what's coming this week #golf #theopen #royalbirkdale #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfrecap #pgatour
July 13 · 53 min
352: "I'm More Proud of the Moments I Didn't Give Up": Tom Kim's 4th Win + Smylie's Week In Tahoe
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! Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:57 Charlie's ski team days 7:11 Teasing Tahoe stories: Larry David & TJ Oshie 8:07 TJ Oshie's "baseball" beer pong game, explained 12:16 ACC team rosters & Brady Tkachuk's MVP week 14:28 Dinner with Charles Barkley & the ACC recovery routine 15:47 Larry David's interview, plus Steph Curry/Draymond Green golf talk 20:49 Tom Kim wins the Genesis Scottish Open 28:24 Tom Kim vs. his 24-year-old contemporaries 31:21 LIV pros return to the Scottish Open field 33:02 Renaissance Club: the Tom Doak design debate & Rory's take 38:23 Scottie Scheffler's historic cut streak ends 41:25 PGA Tour Player of the Year race 47:19 Open Championship preview: contenders to watch 50:16 Rory's game plan for a firm, fast Birkdale #golf #pgatour #scottishopen #tomkim #rorymcilroy #smylieshow #openchampionship
July 8 · 55 min
351: Shane Lowry On Irish Golf, Ryder Cup Glory, & His 16-Year Srixon Journey
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 Ireland 1:45 Irish Open venue debates: Portmarnock & Royal County Down 3:51 Playing with Rory & Luke Donald 5:13 Smylie's own Ireland golf trip flashback 7:44 Shane's 16-year journey with Srixon 10:24 How equipment & tech have evolved since 2009 12:06 Testing the new Srixon RKT driver 16:14 Driving accuracy, tee height & the mini driver debate 20:50 Shane's ELITE iron play 24:18 The absurd list of hole-in-ones 26:15 Feel over mechanics: Shane's short-game philosophy 30:33 Reliving the Ryder Cup-clinching putt 34:18 Will Luke Donald captain again after 2027 at Adare Manor? 35:09 Why Europe keeps winning the Ryder Cup 38:46 Building the ultimate 9-holes of Open Championship golf 45:51 Hot mic moment at St. Andrews 47:32 More Q&A #golf #pgatour #shanelowry #openchampionship #smylieshow #smyliekaufman
July 7 · 43 min
350: John Peterson on Your Golf Tour (SPOILER), “Fore The People” YouTube Channel, + LSU Days with Smylie
SPOILER ALERT 🚨 If you havent watched the final round of YGT’s first event. Smylie Kaufman welcomes his former LSU teammate and PGA Tour pro John Peterson to the show, who stepped in as a last-minute wildcard for Wesley Bryan's team at Your Golf Tour's Pursell Farms opener. JP walks through his 48 hours inside the tour (cabin life with Michael Block and Ben Hadden, the wildcard draft format, just how good these YouTube pros actually hit it) and gives a hole-by-hole recap of the singles match that decided his team's fate in the finale, dropping the same day as this episode. Plus: revisiting JP's famous 2011 quote that top amateurs could beat top pros — and why he thinks the last 15 years proved him right — Brad Dalke's eye-opening runner-up week on the DP World Tour, life after pro golf running his Westoplex Garage door company, relaunching a YouTube channel of his own, the reality of YGT's camera-heavy production, and a Ryder Cup detour on why Europe's team-selection system might just be better than ours. And perhaps most importantly: JP tells the story of the buffalo burger (and cheese ball tub) that welcomed a 148-pound freshman named Smylie Kaufman to LSU during a football game against UNC (bait which Charlie could not resist taking to set the record straight on the 2010 Tar Heels team). Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow! 0:00 Intro: JP's many identities — LSU, PGA Tour, YGT, podcast, garage doors 1:42 The wildcard call that got him into Your Golf Tour 2:21 JP's bio and life after pro golf 4:25 Revisiting JP's 2011 "amateurs can beat pros" quote, 15 years later 8:09 JP's skepticism about YouTube golf — and what changed his mind 11:01 Meeting the crew and cabin life at Pursell Farms 12:51 JP's take on the YGT format and how good the players really are 14:16 Recapping his singles match vs. Ben Hadden, hole-by-hole 18:39 Brad Dalke's big week on the DP World Tour 21:09 Looking back on "For the People" and why the podcast ended 23:10 Relaunching a YouTube channel with Killeen Bryan 26:20 Behind-the-scenes of YGT: camera crews and on-course rules 28:46 The LSU buffalo burger story 36:23 The Coach O / Sam Burns Ryder Cup story 38:56 Ryder Cup selection: US vs. Europe's system 41:38 Planning a TSS golf collab, the buffalo burger bogey game & sign-off #YGT #youtubegolf #smylieshow #pgatour #smyliekaufman #bryanbros #granthorvat
July 6 · 58 min
349: Chris Gotterup Wins His THIRD Event This Season + Jon Rahm In The Scottish Open
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-up 2:14 Smylie's neck injury 6:07 Charlie's golf slump — fixed by carrying 12 clubs 10:18 Chris Gotterup's final-round 62 wins the John Deere Classic 13:11 Why Gotterup is one of the next great young Americans 17:12 Gotterup's shot-shaping 26:10 Max Homa's runner-up week and the John Ellis caddie effect 30:17 The John Deere Classic's future under the 2028 tour restructuring 40:03 Gotterup's emotional win and golf's need for storylines 43:08 Rory McIlroy's 15-event exemption, explained 46:24 Scottish Open preview: Rahm, Hatton & LIV golfers in the field 52:26 UK heat wave and Open Championship conditions 53:18 Brad Dalke's DP World Tour week and the YouTube-vs-grind debate 58:59 Sign-off & what's coming this week #golf #pgatour #golfrecap #chrisgotterup #smylieshow
July 1 · 1 hr
348: Butch Harmon on Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler & the Best Golf Stories You’ve Never Heard
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 ⛳️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:58 Travelers Championship Recap 2:20 Scottie Scheffler & Jack Nicklaus 7:15 Butch's Coaching Philosophy 12:59 Tommy Fleetwood & the Nine Wood 16:25 Equipment & the Rollback Debate 21:38 Olazabal's 9-Club Idea 23:10 Tiger's Nine Shots 26:05 Butch Harmon School of Golf 28:46 Story Time with Butch 41:20 Tiger at Rio Secco 44:27 Coaching Tiger's Swing 46:18 DJ Learns to Fade 49:00 Tom Watson at Turnberry 52:12 Smylie's Swing Analysis #smylieshow #pgatour #golf #tigerwoods #scottiescheffler
June 29 · 13 min
347: Smylie’s “Airport Ride Rapid Reax” To Viktor Hovland’s Travelers Playoff Win
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 🤯 Enjoy the quick recap and stay tuned for more content soon as we begin to look ahead at the fourth and final major championship of 2026! #golf #travelers #recap #viktorhovland #scottiescheffler #pgatour #smylieshow #smyliekaufman
June 26 · 57 min
346: PGA TOUR’s Massive 2028 Shakeup: Two Tier System Explained
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. CHAPTERS 00:00:57 — PGA TOUR’s 2028 shakeup 00:02:23 — Smylie’s first reaction to Brian Rolapp’s plan 00:04:52 — Why the two-tier model makes sense 00:07:08 — What it means for players and purses 00:13:26 — Can stars still play hometown events? 00:15:17 — Midseason promotion and smaller fields 00:18:18 — Why schedule clarity matters 00:24:19 — Is this better for mid-tier PGA TOUR players? 00:28:36 — No sponsor exemptions in Championship Series 00:31:39 — “Last chance” fall series explained 00:38:40 — Match play and the future playoffs 00:42:58 — Pine Valley, Cypress Point, Seminole rumors 00:49:23 — Could elite private clubs actually host? 00:53:18 — Why match play can work anywhere 00:55:36 — Why 2027 suddenly matters more #golf #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #pgatour #pgatournews #golfrecap #golfhighlights
June 24 · 34 min
345: Wright Thompson on Augusta's New Muni, St. Andrews & Why Golf Matters
Wright Thompson joins The Smylie Show to discuss his new ESPN series Where It Lies, including Episode 3 featuring Augusta's beloved municipal golf course, The Patch. Wright shares stories from Augusta, St. Andrews, municipal golf around America, and why golf courses create communities unlike any other place. The conversation explores the soul of the game, the importance of public golf, junior development, unforgettable golf characters, and why golf remains stronger than all the forces trying to commercialize it. Plus, Wright reflects on years covering The Open Championship, his favorite golf destinations, and the relationships that make golf special. Subscribe to The Smylie Show and follow our socials @thesmylieshow for more PGA TOUR analysis, player insight, and weekly golf conversation. ⛳️ 📺 00:00:18 Intro 00:01:30 Wright Thompson & ESPN's "Where It Lies" 00:03:30 The Patch & Augusta's Municipal Golf Revival 00:07:15 The Characters That Make Munis Special 00:11:10 Wright's Daughter Falls in Love with Golf 00:14:30 Legendary Clubhouse Meals & Open Championship Stories 00:16:45 Why Golf Communities Feel Different 00:20:00 The Difference Between Loving Golf & Selling Golf 00:22:45 Future Stars, Local Legends & Muni Lore 00:24:30 The Blue Foot Creative Process 00:27:30 Wright's Municipal Golf Mount Rushmore 00:31:05 Ole Miss vs LSU & SEC Football 00:34:00 Final Thoughts #golf #pgatour #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #wrightthompson #golfchannel
June 22 · 1 hr 6 min
344: Wyndham Clark Survives Shinnecock to Win His 2nd U.S. Open
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome from Shinnecock 01:55 Smylie inside the final group 06:09 Scottie’s Sunday start 10:47 Wyndham’s early battle 13:18 The key moment at No. 5 19:00 Wyndham and Scottie at 10 20:40 Why No. 11 is elite 23:27 Sam Burns makes his charge 27:46 Wyndham’s huge break at 16 29:07 Did Shinnecock get the setup right? 36:03 Fan treatment of Wyndham Clark 50:01 Leaderboard quick hitters 57:11 Rory skips Travelers 01:03:40 Final thoughts from U.S. Open week #golf #usopen #wyndhamclark #golfrecap #smylieshow
June 21 · 24 min
343: Saturday at the U.S. Open: Can Anyone Catch Wyndham Clark?
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! CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome from 18 green at Shinnecock 02:19 Wyndham’s clutch putting clinic 04:36 The eagle shot that may define the tournament 06:24 Wind, firmness, and Shinnecock’s brutal setup 08:26 Sunday pressure: Wyndham vs. Scottie 11:34 Did Wyndham benefit from the draw? 12:55 Scottie’s Grand Slam chase, birthday & Father’s Day 14:16 Jaxon joins from behind the camera 15:15 Sahith Theegala and Sam Burns’ boring-good golf 16:14 On-site crowd vibes at Shinnecock 17:41 Wire-to-wire U.S. Open trivia 20:21 SK Fit Check: Keith Mitchell vs. Justin Thomas 21:31 Final predictions for Sunday #golf #usopen #shinnecock #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #smylieshow #smyliekaufman
June 20 · 23 min
342: Friday at the U.S. Open: Will Shinnecock Hills Play Harder This Weekend?
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/vkSIcRM1U0I And stay tuned for weekend recaps at the 126th U.S. Open! CHAPTERS: 0:00 Day 2 Complete at Shinnecock 1:01 T-Mobile Range Cast Trivia 2:22 Joaquin Niemann's Wild Penalty & Recovery 5:04 Will the USGA Firm Up Shinnecock? 7:35 Is This Playing More Like an Open Championship? 9:53 Matt Fitzpatrick's Ridiculous Short Game 11:14 Wyndham Clark Takes Command 14:18 Xander Schauffele Looming 15:33 Smylie's Inside-the-Ropes Scottie Story 17:58 The Great Hot Dog Debate 20:10 Rahm, Bryson & Major Missed Cuts 22:27 Weekend Predictions at Shinnecock #USOPEN #Shinnecock #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #smylieshow #smyliekaufman
June 19 · 18 min
341: Thursday at the U.S. Open: Hot Putter for Wyndham Clark + Was Shinnecock Setup Good?
Fresh off a shot out of the fescue on the 9th hole at Shinnecock Hills, Smylie Kaufman pops into the first hole bleachers to recap Thursday at the U.S. Open alongside Charlie Hulme. Weather was the biggest factor in round one - in the form of a two-hour fog delay, and afternoon wind being less severe than expected. Wyndham Clark raced out to a four-shot lead on the strength of exceptional approach play and putting - something he discussed on the show earlier this week: https://youtu.be/vkSIcRM1U0I The guys discuss why the Shinnecock setup erred so far on the side of caution, and how much room the USGA has to push the course as we look ahead to the weekend. Stay tuned for more daily recaps from the 126th U.S. Open! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro + T-Mobile at Shinnecock 03:04 Did the USGA get the setup right? 06:03 Why putting mattered more than expected 10:17 Wyndham Clark's dominant opening round 12:18 AM vs PM wave advantage discussion 13:14 Rory, Scottie & key Day 1 storylines 14:28 Keith Mitchell's wild 41–29 round 15:23 Ludvig Åberg's putting turnaround 17:40 Final thoughts + Day 2 outlook #golf #usopen #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfchannel #shinnecock #WyndhamClark
June 16 · 1 hr 14 min
340: Wyndham Clark Joins the Show To Preview the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
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 🌭 4:01 — T-Mobile & U.S. Open Week at Shinnecock 8:05 — How Shinnecock Hills Will Play 11:24 — Wind, Green Speeds & USGA Setup Concerns 16:16 — Surviving the Fescue & Missing Fairways 19:25 — Building the Winning U.S. Open Player Profile 28:02 — Wyndham Clark Joins the Show 30:36 — Why Shinnecock Is Such a Brutal Test 32:30 — Wyndham's Swing Changes & Recent Form 35:02 — Putter Experiments, Equipment & Confidence 39:10 — Comparing Himself to His 2023 U.S. Open Victory 42:21 — The Mental Challenges of Professional Golf 43:46 — Wyndham Weighs In on the Hot Dog Debate 46:39 — Scottie Scheffler's Grand Slam Opportunity 54:42 — Rory McIlroy's Chances at Shinnecock 1:02:30 — Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed & Other Contenders 1:09:45 — Final Picks, Winning Score & Bold Predictions #USOPEN #Shinnecock #Smylieshow #smyliekaufman #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #pgatour #golf

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354: Open Championship Day 1: Leaderboard, Conditions & Cut Line Predictions On-Site at Royal Birkdale

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348: Butch Harmon on Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler & the Best Golf Stories You’ve Never Heard

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346: PGA TOUR’s Massive 2028 Shakeup: Two Tier System Explained

345: Wright Thompson on Augusta's New Muni, St. Andrews & Why Golf Matters

344: Wyndham Clark Survives Shinnecock to Win His 2nd U.S. Open

343: Saturday at the U.S. Open: Can Anyone Catch Wyndham Clark?

342: Friday at the U.S. Open: Will Shinnecock Hills Play Harder This Weekend?

341: Thursday at the U.S. Open: Hot Putter for Wyndham Clark + Was Shinnecock Setup Good?

340: Wyndham Clark Joins the Show To Preview the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills