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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February 25 · 59 min
299: Luke Clanton: PGA Tour Life + Loving "The Process"
Luke Clanton returns to TSS to talk life as a PGA Tour member — the travel grind, gaining confidence, and what he’s learned competing against the best players in the world. Luke dives into mindset, discipline, training, expectations, and why loving the process is everything at the highest level. Plus: Stick around for "Short-Sided" to hear what advice Luke would give to future Florida State Seminoles Charlie Woods and Miles Russell! Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ & don’t forget to like, comment, & subscribe for more golf insight ✅ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Luke Clanton Returns to TSS 02:15 – Life as a Full-Time PGA Tour Pro 05:00 – Discipline, Work Ethic & Loving the Process 07:00 – Confidence vs Technique in Putting 10:00 – Tour Pressure & Expectations 14:00 – Learning From Scottie Scheffler 16:30 – The Hardest Part of Tour Life 19:45 – Practice Rounds & Money Games 24:00 – Speed, Fitness & Longevity 30:15 – Goals for 2026 & Mindset 37:00 – Short-Sided with Charlie #pgatour #golfpodcast #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights #golfrecap #golfpodcast #lukeclanton #youtubegolf
February 23 · 1 hr 10 min
298: Bridgeman Holds Off McIlroy & Kitayama | Riviera Recap
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Jacob Bridgeman’s statement win at the Genesis Invitational, Rory McIlroy’s late charge, and Adam Scott reminding everyone that elite ball-striking never ages. From soft conditions changing Riviera’s identity to Scottie Scheffler’s bizarre slow-start trend, this episode dives deep into what actually mattered this week — and what it means heading into the Florida Swing. Plus: rising young Americans, blade putter debates 😂, and the bigger PGA Tour schedule conversation that keeps getting louder. Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ & don’t forget to like, comment, & subscribe for more golf insight ✅ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Opening Banter / Olympics & Sports Viewing 06:30 Genesis Invitational Recap Begins 07:10 Jacob Bridgeman Wins at Riviera 12:45 Closing With a Lead — Pressure Discussion 16:05 Rory McIlroy’s Charge & Season Outlook 22:40 Adam Scott’s Sunday 63 27:48 Scottie Scheffler Slow Starts Trend 33:10 Scheffler Course Fit Debate 37:55 Kitayama, Potgieter & Blade Putters 😂 41:30 Young Americans Emerging Narrative 45:00 Riviera Conditions & Course Identity 47:10 PGA Tour Schedule Debate 50:30 Playoffs, Ratings & Event Timing 53:45 DP World Tour / LIV / Rahm Discussion 57:00 Travel, Points & Player Leverage #pgatour #golfpodcast #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights #golfrecap #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #genesisinvitational #riviera
February 18 · 50 min
297: Haotong Li Unfiltered: Learning English from Kevin Hart + Playing The Open with Scottie
Haotong Li joins The Smylie Show for perhaps the most laughs we’ve had in an episode yet 😂 Haotong takes us on quite the journey - from growing up in Shanghai, to learning English from Kevin Hart, to playing in the final group of the 2025 Open Championship with Scottie Scheffler. We also rewind to a wild sequence of events at the Presidents Cup (that has since led to a friendship with Justin Thomas) and playing on Rory McIlroy’s team in the Golf Channel Games. Enjoy our conversation with Haotong … and a Happy Chinese New Year to all who celebrate!!! 🔥🐴🇨🇳 Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ & don’t forget to like, comment, & subscribe for more golf insight ✅ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome + Happy Chinese New Year 02:58 – Learning to play golf in China 06:39 – Haotong’s Personality & Humor 10:00 – WGC Memories + Early Career 13:14 – Royal Birkdale 2017 16:10 - Portrush 2025 18:34 – Losing confidence with the driver 25:33 – Presidents Cup Chaos Story 32:36 – Bathrobe at Wentworth 34:12 – Scottie Scheffler Breakdown 37:14 – Short-Sided with Charlie #golf #HaotongLi #pgatour #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfpodcast #golfhighlights #china #chinese #chinesenewyear #happychinesenewyear
February 16 · 58 min
296: Anthony Kim’s Historic Comeback + Collin Morikawa Wins at Pebble
Collin’s performance, Scottie Scheffler’s ridiculous charge, Pebble’s conditions, and the bigger conversation around the course’s place on the schedule. Plus — Anthony Kim delivers one of the most improbable wins in modern golf history! Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ & don’t forget to like, comment, & subscribe for more golf insight! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Morikawa Wins Pebble Beach 02:10 Why We Doubt Morikawa 04:30 Elite Ball Striking vs Putting Concerns 07:05 The Insane Saturday Round 09:20 Scottie Scheffler’s Sunday Charge 12:05 Anthony Kim’s Historic LIV Win 15:30 The Emotional AK Moment 18:05 Anthony Kim’s Game & Legacy 21:40 Rahm & Bryson Takeaways 24:25 LIV vs PGA Tour Reality 29:20 Pebble Beach & Weather Debate 35:00 Pebble vs U.S. Open Setup 40:05 Scottie’s Putting & Adjustments 48:10 Tommy Fleetwood’s Merch Run 52:00 Golf Tangents & Wrap-Up #golf #golfhighlights #Anthonykim #AK #pgatour #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfpodcast #golfhighlights #LIV #golfpodcast #golfrecap
February 11 · 38 min
295: Mark Blackburn Breaks Down Elite Ball-Striking & Coaching PGA Tour Winners
Join us for another episode of The Smylie Show as Smylie Kaufman sits down with Mark Blackburn, recently named Golf Digest’s No. 1 Coach in America, to go deep on what actually separates elite ball-strikers from everyone else. Mark breaks down: • Coaching Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Max Homa, and Daniel Berger • Why Scottie Scheffler is the best ball-striker in the world • Matchups vs “perfect” golf swings • Technology, data, and why simplicity lives on the other side of complexity • Developing juniors, rebuilding injured players, and creating tour-level speed Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ & don’t forget to like, comment, & subscribe for more golf insight! CHAPTERS 00:00 – Justin Rose’s wire-to-wire win at Torrey Pines 04:20 – Mark Blackburn’s first PGA Tour coaching breakthrough 08:30 – From aspiring pro to elite golf coach 12:00 – Coaching juniors & identifying real athletic talent 16:00 – Technology vs feel in modern golf instruction 22:00 – Matchups: why elite golf swings don’t look alike 27:00 – What makes Scottie Scheffler the best ball-striker in the world 31:30 – Inside Justin Rose’s swing & Ryder Cup performance 43:00 – Matt Fitzpatrick: distance, precision & swing evolution 49:30 – Max Homa: rebuilding form & swing direction 58:30 – Coaching injured players & long-term development 01:01:40 - Charlie joins for “Short-Sided” with Mark #golf #golfcoach #pgatour #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfpodcast #golfhighlights
February 10 · 58 min
294: Gotterup & Reed Win Again! + WMPO Fan Discussion
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap Chris Gotterup and Patrick Reed winning their respective second tournament in three starts to move into the top 20 in the world rankings. They also discuss whether fans at the WM PHX Open crossed a line in interfering with Hideki Matsuyama twice on Sunday. Finally, they address the revived debate - should the PLAYERS be considered the fifth major? Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insight!
February 4 · 1 hr 9 min
293: Ryan Gerard: Mauritius To The Masters, Scotty Cameron Collection, and Steak Wednesdays
Ryan Gerard joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on The Smylie Show for a conversation covering everything from finding Mauritius on a map so he could earn a Masters invite, to his lack of a dining room table 😂 The guys dive into Ryan’s UNC days, the legendary “Mr. Clutch” shirt, Steak Wednesdays with Ben Griffin, and the big-money offer he turned down in December 2025. Plus: A robust Scotty Cameron collection, how his caddie "Pepsi" earned the nickname, and why Ryan’s apartment has more putting mats than plates. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Follow us on socials: @thesmylieshow ⛳️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Ryan Gerard joins TSS 01:10 – Growing up in North Carolina & choosing UNC 02:48 – “Mr. Clutch” shirt origin 04:40 – Wild UNC practice drills & confidence stories 07:12 – Team chemistry, nicknames & college golf chaos 08:55 – Steak Wednesday superstition with Ben Griffin 11:35 – NCAA Championship 15:27 – Early college struggles & irrational confidence 19:00 – Moving to Jupiter & Florida golf life 20:16 – Best Jupiter courses & Florida golf talk 22:02 – No kitchen table, putting mats everywhere 26:32 – High-tech putting green & offseason upgrades 29:57 – Putter rotation, Scotty Camerons & gear talk 33:20 – Putting & offseason grind 35:11 – Ceiling as a player & missed wins 37:20 – RSM Classic pressure & chasing Top 50 39:06 – Last-minute trip to Mauritius explained 42:12 – What golf in Mauritius is really like 43:12 – Locking up a Masters invitation 44:06 – Caddie “Pepsi” stories & Tour legends 47:33 – Special Temporary Membership explained 49:38 – Tour access, sponsor exemptions & reality of grinding 52:00 – PGA Tour vs alternatives & long-term decisions 55:11 – Looking back on career-defining choices 56:20 – “Short-Sided” with Charlie Hulme #golf #pgatour #ryangerard #UNC #tarheels #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights
February 2 · 1 hr 11 min
292: Rose Wins & Koepka Returns At Torrey Pines + Reed Leaves LIV
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the golf action and news of the past week, from Justin Rose's historic win at the Farmers Insurance Open, to Brooks Koepka's much-anticipated return to the PGA TOUR, to Patrick Reed's departure from LIV Golf.
February 2 · 1 hr 11 min
292: Rose Wins & Koepka Returns At Torrey Pines + Reed Leaves LIV
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the golf action and news of the past week, from Justin Rose's historic win at the Farmers Insurance Open, to Brooks Koepka's much-anticipated return to the PGA TOUR, to Patrick Reed's departure from LIV Golf.
January 28 · 1 hr 11 min
291: Cam Young on “The Process,” Pressure, and the Ryder Cup at Bethpage
Cam Young joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on the long journey to his first PGA Tour win, battling expectations, Ryder Cup pressure at Bethpage, and how trusting the process changed his career. Cam opens up about Monday qualifiers, financial uncertainty early in his career, putting struggles, mental growth, and what finally clicked during his breakout run — culminating in a win, a Ryder Cup selection, and one of the most emotional stretches of his career. 👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your biggest takeaway. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Offseason life & family 03:05 Wake Forest roots & COVID setback 05:00 Monday qualifiers & running out of money 10:00 Korn Ferry grind & first breakthrough 13:45 Rookie year success without a win 17:45 Expectations, pressure & frustration 22:00 Shifting to a process-first mindset 26:50 Putting struggles & experimentation 30:10 Setup changes that fixed putting 34:20 Confidence through small wins 36:10 Golf ball switch that changed everything 40:00 Finally winning on the PGA TOUR 44:00 Ryder Cup goal & Keegan conversation 49:05 Ryder Cup singles vs Justin Rose 50:10 Bethpage ruling chaos & momentum swing 52:10 Handling missed putts & match play pressure 58:55 Late-week Ryder Cup reflections 1:03:25 E9 with Charlie Hulme 1:08:30 Off-course life & wrap-up #golf #pgatour #rydercup #camyoung #smylieshow #TGL
January 26 · 1 hr 12 min
290: Inside Blades Brown’s Wild Week at the AmEx + Scottie Approaching Tiger Dominance?
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 Quinta 02:40 – Scottie Scheffler wins again: what felt inevitable 07:45 – Why Scottie’s control under pressure is unmatched 12:30 – Comparing Scottie’s dominance to recent great runs 17:10 – Why the American Express format continues to work 22:10 – Early-season trends & players gaining momentum 27:05 – 🎙️ Blades Brown interview begins 27:45 – Eight rounds in eight days & managing fatigue 31:20 – Nearly shooting 59 and resetting mentally 34:20 – Playing in the final group with Scottie Scheffler 36:40 – What Blades noticed watching Scottie close 37:30 – Charlie joins: confidence, maturity & ceiling 39:50 – Wrapping the Blades Brown interview 40:00 – Smylie & Charlie react to Blades’ week 42:30 – What this performance means going forward 45:20 – American Express takeaways 48:30 – Field depth & early FedEx Cup implications 52:00 – Smylie’s first-ever earthquake experience 59:30 – Exploding Trees 66:10 – Back to golf: travel chaos & weird road stories 70:30 – Final AmEx reflections & season outlook 74:30 – Closing thoughts, upcoming weeks & sign-off #golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #bladesbrown #scottiescheffler #smylie #smylieshow
January 21 · 57 min
289: Aldrich Potgieter: Majors at 17, PGA Tour Breakthrough & Power with Precision
Welcome to another episode of The Smylie Show! This week, Smylie Kaufman sits down with Aldrich Potgieter to unpack one of the fastest rises in professional golf. Aldrich walks through his journey from growing up between South Africa and Australia to winning the British Amateur, playing major championships at 17, surviving Q-School, grinding through the Korn Ferry Tour, and breaking through on the PGA Tour. They dive deep into major championship moments, distance control, equipment decisions, working with Justin Parsons, earning a PGA Tour card under pressure, and managing expectations as one of the youngest players on Tour. Stick around for a fun ending, as Charlie joins with his second-ever E9 segment!
January 19 · 53 min
288: Chris Gotterup wins PGA TOUR season opener + reacting to Rory’s comments on Koepka’s return
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
January 14 · 59 min
287: Ludvig Åberg on Masters course strategy, Ryder Cup fans, and key swing feels
Ludvig Åberg joins Smylie Kaufman to dive deep on a number of topics - witnessing Rory McIlroy's shot of the 2025 Masters from a fairway over, the strategy he employs at some of Augusta National's most pivotal holes, and nearly shooting a 59 at Bethpage Black! One of the most talented young players in the game of golf, Ludvig begins by retracing an unusual start to the 2025 season - tons of promise derailed by sickness at Torrey Pines and Pebble Beach, before receiving a redemption shot a month later at the Genesis Invitational. Ludvig also details some of the swing struggles he experienced in 2025, and what he's been working on to get to a more consistent place with the full swing, the short game, and even his putting setup. Finally, Charlie Hulme joins for a brand-new show segment - "The E9" - to rapid-fire through a series of questions with Ludvig, ranging from golf to anything but. Like, comment & subscribe for more golf insight ⛳️ Catch us every Wednesday on the Golf Channel at 9am ET! CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome to The Smylie Show 00:56 – Life in Jacksonville & offseason routine 02:49 – Early 2025 season & illness at Torrey Pines 05:21 – Pebble Beach withdrawal & physical recovery 07:18 – Genesis Invitational moves to Torrey Pines 08:46 – Sunday at Torrey: realizing a win was possible 11:38 – Seven-wood on 18 & closing the tournament 12:55 – Confidence after the biggest win of his career 14:12 – Augusta National: second-year advantage 20:00 – Sunday at Augusta with Rory & Bryson charging 22:23 – Aggression vs patience late on Sunday 26:17 – Why pressure situations are the goal 27:30 – Evaluating the 2025 season as a whole 29:42 – Swing changes: clubface control explained 33:12 – Pelvis load, sequencing & power 36:01 – GEARS data & offseason technical work 37:06 – Short game growth & wedge changes 41:15 – Putting setup, Quintic data & consistency 44:05 – Almost shooting 59 at Bethpage 46:15 – Ryder Cup fans, chirps & atmosphere 48:19 – "The E9" with Charlie Hulme 56:17 – Ludvig's upcoming PGA TOUR schedule #golf #pgatour #golfchannel #ludvigaberg #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights #golfpodcast
January 12 · 1 hr 16 min
286: Sony Open Preview + The Future of Hawaii Golf | Mark Rolfing Interview
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 Opener 03:30 – Waialae Country Club: History, Seth Raynor & Classic Design 07:30 – How Waialae Plays: Wind, Bermuda, Angles & Decision-Making 12:00 – Sony Open Strategy: Where Scores Are Actually Made 17:00 – Player Fits, Storylines & Early-Season Momentum 22:00 – Ryder Cup Crowds, Fan Behavior & Where the Line Is 27:30 – LIV Golf Moves, Career Choices & Tour Fragmentation 34:00 – Big Picture: Where the PGA Tour Is Headed 38:30 – Setting the Stage for Hawaii Golf’s Bigger Conversation 40:00 – Mark Rolfing Joins: Why Hawaii Golf Is at a Crossroads 44:30 – Kapalua, Water Issues & Tournament Uncertainty 50:30 – Community Impact, Charity & What the Tour Overlooks 57:30 – Golf Architecture, History & Why These Courses Matter 01:04:30 – Wrapping Up with Mark Rolfing 01:06:30 – Back with Smylie & Charlie: New Year Goals & Mindsets 01:12:30 – Final Thoughts, Sony Open Week & Episode Wrap 01:16:00 – Outro
January 7 · 58 min
285: The Future of the PGA Tour: Korn Ferry Class of 2025 | James Nitties
The Korn Ferry Tour is producing real PGA Tour talent — but the pipeline is tougher than ever with fewer cards available. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Golf Channel analyst James Nitties to break down the 2026 PGA Tour rookie class, including: • Why winning on the Korn Ferry Tour doesn’t guarantee a PGA Tour card anymore • Which players have true star potential (including Johnny Keefer) • What went wrong — and what changes — for Adrien Dumont de Chassart • Why Pierceson Coody is a breakout candidate if he settles the mental side • The upside (and challenges) of mega-bomber Christo Lamprecht • Why golf needs more personality — and who might actually bring it ⛳️ New Smylie Show episodes weekly, and now on Golf Channel starting Wednesday 01/14! Subscribe for interviews + Tour insights. 00:00 – Intro + James Nitties’ 3rd Smylie Show Appearance 01:20 – Korn Ferry Reality Check: Why It’s Harder Than Ever 02:10 – Surprises from the 2024–2025 Korn Ferry Classes 03:40 – “Winning Isn’t Enough” (Cards Are Razor Thin) 04:35 – What Needs to Change for Adrien Dumont de Chassart & Pierceson Coody 05:15 – Neal Shipley: High-End Golf vs Missed Cuts 06:40 – Pierceson Coody: Split Schedules & The Mental Game 07:35 – Dumont de Chassart: Wrist Injury, Grip Change, New Miss 08:30 – Why Grip Changes Are the Hardest Adjustment 10:05 – Knowing Your Miss = Comfort (and Why Two-Way Miss Kills) 11:10 – Dumont de Chassart Shoots 33-Under (What It Means) 14:30 – Johnny Keefer Deep Dive (“Keith Dog” Breakdown) 16:05 – Is Johnny Keefer the Most “Ready” Graduate Yet? 18:05 – Ryder Cup / Presidents Cup Talk for Keefer 20:40 – Player Comp for Johnny Keefer (JT Traits) 23:15 – The New Bomber: Christo Lamprecht 26:00 – Height, Mobility, Injury Prevention & TPI Testing 29:00 – Nervous Moments + The “Cold Top” Q-School Story 31:10 – Power vs Accuracy (and why guys still want MORE distance) 33:00 – Veterans Returning + Motivation on Korn Ferry 36:00 – Confidence Shifts: Why Some Guys Finally Stick 38:30 – Trace Crowe: Injury Timing & Schedule Strategy 43:25 – Breakout Pick: Pierceson Coody in 2026 47:20 – Personality on Tour: Why Golf Needs More Characters 53:30 – Cards Cut Down (30 → 20): Player Perspective 56:10 – Is Korn Ferry the 2nd Best Tour in the World? #golf #pgatour #kornferry #golfhighlights #smylieshow
January 5 · 1 hr 29 min
284: 2026 Golf Predictions: Major Picks, Rory vs Scottie & Breakout Stars
The 2026 golf season is here. On this episode of The Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the upcoming year in professional golf with full-season predictions. They dive into: - Who dominates the PGA Tour in 2026 - Over/unders on Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy & Tommy Fleetwood - Major Championship previews and winner picks - What stats actually matter heading into the season - Which stars could break through — and who might regress From Augusta to Royal Birkdale, this is the ultimate 2026 golf season preview. 📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes, tour insights, and player-driven analysis. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 0:00 Welcome Back + Life Updates 5:30 2026 Season Preview: How We’re Doing This 6:15 The “Big Three” in Golf Right Now 9:30 Scottie Scheffler Win Total & Dominance 14:20 Why Scottie Has No Weaknesses 21:30 Rory McIlroy: Schedule, Motivation & Expectations 29:00 Tommy Fleetwood After Breaking Through 33:25 Major Championship Previews Begin 37:50 Masters Preview + Winner Pick 41:30 PGA Championship Preview + Picks 47:05 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Preview 52:20 Dark Horse Major Candidates 55:15 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Preview 1:04:30 Breakout Players & Season-long Predictions 1:19:55 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up #golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #smylieshow #smyliekaufman
Dec 30, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
283: Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV + The Best and Worst Golf Moments of 2025
The final Smylie Show of 2025 is here — and there’s a LOT to unpack. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the biggest golf storylines of the year, starting with the shocking news that Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf, what that means for the league, and how it impacts players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm moving forward. We dive into: What Brooks’ exit really means Whether Bryson could eventually leave LIV How the PGA Tour might handle players returning The future of LIV Golf as a product And the ripple effects across professional golf Then, we close out the year with a fun 2025 Year-in-Review game, debating the biggest moments in golf — from Rory McIlroy's grand slam, to the Internet Invitational, to some hilarious TGL bloopers involving Tiger Woods. A mix of serious golf analysis, hot takes, and classic Smylie–Charlie banter to close out the year. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — who had the moment of the year? 00:00 – Holiday catch-up, family life & Christmas chaos 06:30 – Playing golf over the holidays + end-of-year reflections 13:00 – Brooks Koepka leaving LIV: what happened 16:00 – Why Brooks was never fully comfortable in LIV 19:30 – Can Brooks return to the PGA Tour? 23:00 – Rules, suspensions & politics around returning players 26:00 – Bryson DeChambeau’s leverage going forward 29:00 – Jon Rahm’s complicated situation 32:00 – LIV’s long-term future & roster depth 35:30 – Mito Pereira stepping away from LIV 38:30 – Was LIV still worth it financially? 41:30 – Big picture: where pro golf goes from here 43:00 – Transition into 2025 year-in-review discussion 45:00 – How we’re defining the “best moments” of the year 47:00 – Tommy Fleetwood’s year vs Justin Rose 49:30 – Frankie Fleetwood & emotional golf moments 52:00 – JJ Spaun’s Oakmont moment 55:00 – The Internet Invitational & YouTube golf explosion 58:00 – Scottie Scheffler at Portrush 1:01:00 – Why Scottie’s dominance feels different 1:04:00 – Pressure, greatness & defining careers 1:07:00 – Ryder Cup implications & away wins 1:10:00 – Europe vs USA mindset debate 1:13:00 – What moments actually last 10–15 years 1:16:00 – Final thoughts on the year in golf 1:18:30 – Wrap-up & closing #golf #smylieshow #pgatour #liv #golfrecap #golfpodcast #smylieshow
Dec 22, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
282: TGL Season 2 with Roberto Castro & Augie Pizá: Broadcast, Hole, and Format Changes
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
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
281: Steve Sands on the best Tour pro at handling media + the Golf Channel Games
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

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281: Steve Sands on the best Tour pro at handling media + the Golf Channel Games