Smylie Kaufman, a PGA Tour winner and pro golf broadcaster, hosts "The Smylie Show" alongside producer and co-host Charlie Hulme. Each week, they offer insights and analysis on golf, along with miscellaneous topics, and feature long-form conversations with Tour pros and other celebrities who love the game.
Episodes
389: 19-Year-Old Blades Brown becomes youngest PGA Tour winner in 95 years
At 19, Blades Brown erased a seven-shot Sunday deficit, fired a 63, and beat Ben James in a playoff at the World Wide Technology Championship to become the youngest PGA TOUR winner since 1931. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down what the win unlocks for Brown — and whether he's already the best of a loaded crop of young Americans.Plus: Ben James' clutch eagle and early Ryder Cup buzz, the
388: From Yale Football to the U.S. Open: James Nicholas on His First Win, Two Majors, and Q-School
James Nicholas won in Bogotá, teed it up in two majors, and finished 30th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list, close enough to taste a PGA Tour card. With Q-School Final Stage a month out, he sits down with Smylie Kaufman to unpack the year, and why he's calling it the best of his career.Plus: trading Yale football for golf, the pre-med path and family legacy he set aside, a 4 a.m. accountability
387: Ben Crenshaw and Sam Reeves on Jim Langley, Tiger's 2000 U.S. Open win at Pebble Beach, and the Art of Putting
Charlie Hulme sits down with both of this year's honorees at The Langley, A Tribute to Legends — the charity event named for longtime Cypress Point head pro Jim Langley. First, two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw shares what made Langley one of the game's true gentlemen, and lists the one part of his putting approach that has never changed. Then Charlie's grandfather, Sam Reeves, makes his fir
386: Michael Brennan: Third PGA Tour Win, Putting Rebuild, and ... Tennis Obsession??
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme welcome Michael Brennan, fresh off his Baycurrent Classic win in Japan — his third PGA Tour win, and the sixth win of a run that started on PGA Tour Americas just more than a year ago.Michael goes in-depth on the work he's done on his putting, and the mechanics behind his 126-mph clubhead speed that ranks him amongst the fastest, and longest, players on Tour.Plus:
385: Auburn's Nick Clinard on two NCAA titles in three years & coaching Jackson Koivun
Smylie Kaufman is joined by Auburn men's golf coach Nick Clinard to discuss winning two national championships in three years ... and somehow, neither of those was the best team he's coached!Clinard tells the story of a phone call from Jackson Koivun about the Presidents Cup, and answers a question from senior Tiger - and recent guest on the show - Josiah Gilbert.Plus: the handwritten letters tha
384: From the Outback to Auburn: Josiah Gilbert's journey to the top of college golf
Stay tuned for part 2 with Auburn Men's Golf HC Nick Clinard, dropping Wednesday morning!Our college golf tour continues as Smylie Kaufman is joined by Auburn senior Josiah Gilbert!Josiah grew up in an Outback mining town where the only golf course used red dirt for fairways, and didn't take golf seriously until he was 12. Three months after his family moved to Alabama, he was committed to Auburn
383: College Golf Check-In! UNC's Carson Bertagnole on Eagle Point, 1st PGA Tour event, and Chapel Hill
We are checking in on the world of collegiate golf with a bonus episode this week!Charlie Hulme sits down with UNC sophomore Carson Bertagnole ahead of the Williams Cup at Eagle Point (Oct. 18–20) - a course that both Carson and Charlie love.Carson takes us inside the four-man playoff that punched his ticket to the Puerto Rico Open, what two PGA TOUR starts showed him about the gap between colleg
382: What's Next for LIV Golf? Jon Rahm Walks Away from LIV 2.0
With Jon Rahm's announcement that he will not participate in LIV 2.0 - and a number of other LIV players looking to follow suit in breaking their contracts - Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the current state of LIV Golf, what to make of the years that Rahm spent on that tour, and which pathways should be available to Rahm should he want to come back to the PGA Tour.Also: Will Bryson DeCh
381: Restoring Cobbs Creek: Jim Wagner on the Olde Course
This week on the show - we are taking a deep dive into all of the incredible work happening at the Cobbs Creek campus in West Philadelphia!Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Jim Wagner of Hanse Golf Course Design, who alongside Gil Hanse and a team of "cavemen," are bringing a historic canvas for golf back to life: the Olde Course, originally established in 1916. Jim walks Smylie and
380: Team USA's Historic Presidents Cup Comeback at Medinah
Down 10.5-7.5 heading into Sunday, with the Internationals leading on American soil for the first time ever, Team USA took 9.5 of 12 singles points to win the Presidents Cup 17-13 — the largest final-day comeback in the event's history. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back from a week on-site at Medinah to break down how it happened, who carried the back half of the lineup, and why the win s
379: LIVE from Medinah: Can the Internationals win their first Presidents Cup since 1998?
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are LIVE at Medinah's 16th hole to recap all the Saturday action at the Presidents Cup - with the Internationals just five points away from winning their first Cup since 1998. Smylie and Charlie break down:- The Internationals reversing multiple matches after the Americans led early- Scottie Scheffler sitting out for Saturday PM foursomes- Whether the USA can pull
378: LIVE from Medinah: Internationals SWEEP Team USA in Presidents Cup Friday Foursomes!
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are LIVE at Medinah's 16th hole after a stunning Friday Foursomes sweep for the Internationals, which leaves the scoreboard INT 7, USA 3 heading into the weekend! Smylie and Charlie recap:- Incredible putting days for Sungjae Im, Ryan Fox, and Adam Scott- Another foursomes loss for Scottie Scheffler- Pairings for Saturday FourballTune in for live shows every day a
377: LIVE from Medinah: USA leads INT 3-2 after Day 1 of the Presidents Cup
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are LIVE at Medinah's 16th hole to break down all the Thursday action at the Presidents Cup, including:- Jackson Koivun wins his Team USA debut alongside Justin Thomas- A wild relief ruling on the 17th hole that led to a Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns win- Ryo Hisatsune shines in his Presidents Cup debut alongside fellow countryman Hideki Matsuyama- Tom Kim nea
376: LIVE from Medinah: Presidents Cup Preview Show
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are LIVE at the 16th hole for this week's competition at Medinah #3, breaking down:- The just-released Presidents Cup pairings for Thursday four-ball matches- Smylie's notes on Medinah after walking the course- Answering viewer questions & comments- Predictions for the weekTune in for live shows every day as we break down all the Presidents Cup action as soon
375: Wins for Jacob Bridgeman & JJ Spaun Heading Into Presidents Cup Week
Before they head to Chicago to cover the Presidents Cup at Medinah, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss wins for Jacob Bridgeman - a captain’s pick in excellent form - and JJ Spaun - snubbed for a pick despite finishing Top 12 on points - and whether the right team was picked.We also look ahead to a new two-part series dropping today: Smylie and Justin Thomas reliving the 61 JT shot at Medin
374: Notah Begay III: Tiger Woods Presidents Cup Story + Receiving the Payne Stewart Award
Smylie Kaufman sits down with NBC/Golf Channel analyst and four-time PGA TOUR winner Notah Begay III, fresh off his Payne Stewart Award, to discuss the state of the Presidents Cup as member of the 2000 USA team which won on home soil (including a rarely-told Tiger Woods story from that competition).Plus: the NB3 Foundation's 20-year, $10 million run investing in Native communities, Notah getting
373: Presidents Cup Course Preview: Inside Medinah's OCM Redesign with Mike Cocking
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme sit down with Mike Cocking - the "C" in OCM Golf, the "O" belonging to International Team Captain Geoff Ogilvy - days before the OCM redesign of Medinah #3 takes the stage as the host of the Presidents Cup.Mike explains how the closing stretch of the storied American venue was reimagined to better bring natural features into play, and what that means for strategy
372: Akshay Bhatia Gets Technical On Driver Work, Bunker Play, & His Go-To Cook Out Order
Akshay Bhatia joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for his third appearance on the show (rising up the all-time leaderboard - watch out Justin Thomas and James Nitties!).Fresh off his third straight Tour Championship, Akshay opens up on why he's calling his 2026 season "mediocre," the exact swing changes he's targeting this off-season to fix his driver, and what it would mean to finally crack t
371: Presidents Cup Picks Reaction + The 2026 PGA Tour Season In Review
Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy have set their 2026 Presidents Cup rosters, and Smylie and Charlie break down every pick — starting with the headline move: 21-year-old Jackson Koivun, who was outside the top 40 on points and only a few months into his pro career, getting the nod for Team USA over veterans with far bigger resumes. They get into why the pick makes sense, and what it means for Koiv
370: Walker Cup Preview: Ryder Cowan, Jack Whaley & TJ Ford Break Down Lahinch
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme preview the 2026 Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club with three guests: Team USA's Ryder Cowan, US Amateur champion Jack Whaley - whose victory at Merion earned him a GB&I roster spot, and Lahinch operations manager TJ Ford, who walks us through some truly stunning flyovers.Ryder discusses matching Jackson Koivun for low-amateur honors at the US Open, what he lear
369: Scottie Scheffler Wins the Tour Championship + Brian Rolapp's 2028 PGAT Overhaul + Presidents Cup Talk
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
368: Tommy Fleetwood: Breakthrough Win At East Lake, Working With Butch Harmon, and Fatherhood
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 thi
367: BMW Championship Recap: Wyndham Clark or Scottie Scheffler For Player of the Year?
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
366: Robert MacIntyre on Playing with an Edge, Chasing His First Major, and Finding Happiness at Home
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
365: Why Merion is so Special, Golf's Best Trees & Scottie Dominates in Memphis
Smylie Kaufman is back home after broadcasting the U.S. Amateur at Merion, and he and Charlie Hulme spend the front half of the show breaking down the course — its unusual routing, the brutal 14-18 closing stretch, the debate over how much green-complex slope can survive modern speeds, and why it's such a compelling preview for the 2030 U.S. Open there. Jack Whaley beat Jay Leng Jr. for the title
364: Hunter Mahan on His Pro Golf Comeback, Why He Stepped Away, & Coaching High School Golf
Six-time PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme to talk about his unexpected return to golf. Mahan opens up on why he stepped away from competing in 2021 — burnout, the grind of travel, and an envy that "took over" and wasn't good for his soul — and what's pulled him back into playing after several years coaching high school golf at Liberty Christian in Argyle, Texas,
363: LIV Golf 2.0: Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and the $250M Investor Deal
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 DeChamb
362: Playoff Makers & Missers Breakdown + Michael Brennan's 2nd PGA TOUR Win Keeps Youth Movement Rolling
PART TWO: LIV GOLF SEGMENT: Dropping tomorrow morning (08/11/26)With a third straight PGA TOUR winner under the age of 24 in the books thanks to Michael Brennan's Sunday birdie streak, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme look back at his year, and the continued emergence of young American talent on the PGA TOUR. SK and CH also discuss which big names made or missed the FedEx Cup playoffs, discuss th
361: Sean Foley on Thorbjornsen's First PGA TOUR Win, Tom Kim's Comeback & Michael Kim's Rebuild
Sean Foley joins the show to break down Michael Thorbjornsen's first PGA Tour win at the Rocket Classic — a bogey-free final-round 63 that came together in barely six weeks of work with Foley, built around going back to video of Thorbjornsen's swing from Stanford in 2018. Foley walks through exactly what he saw, what they're working on, and why the answer was already in Thorbjornsen's own history
360: Michael Thorbjornsen's Breakthrough Win + Stephen Sweeney Joins To Discuss Putting Work With Thor
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 con
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 vete
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 improb
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 Youn
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 r
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
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 en
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 usua
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 clicke
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
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
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
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 rollba
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 Vikt
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 pathwa
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 deve
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 champ
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 discu
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 set
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
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 ke
339: Arron Oberholser on Scottie, Shinnecock & the Craziest Putter Story Ever
Golf Channel analyst and former PGA Tour winner Arron Oberholser joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme to swap incredible Tour stories, break down Scottie Scheffler's current swing, and preview the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.Arron tells the unbelievable story of winning a tournament after bending his putter and using a wedge on the greens, shares old-school short game techniques that
338: J.T. Poston’s Emotional Win, Ryan Gerard’s Rise & Nelly Korda’s U.S. Open Moment
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
337: Josh Gregory Interview: What Makes an Elite Tour Player, Short Game Secrets, and College vs. Pro Paths
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 th
336: Schedule talk! Breaking down 2027 for the PGA TOUR & LIV Golf
The PGA TOUR's reported 2027 schedule is beginning to take shape, and there could be major implications for players, tournaments, sponsors, and fans.Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the latest reporting from Sports Business Journal's Josh Carpenter, discuss the disappearance of Hawaii from the opening stretch of the season, debate new tournament dates, and analyze how the TOUR's propos
335: Recapping Smylie's Pebble Beach Trip + Russell Henley Wins Colonial In Playoff
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
334: The Identity of the PGA Championship + Ryder Cup Captaincy with Shane Ryan
Golf Digest’s Shane Ryan joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme fresh off the PGA Championship to unpack one of the strangest stories of major week: Garrick Higgo’s “late, but on time” tee-time penalty — and Shane’s now-viral follow-up question that cut straight through the confusion.From there, the conversation turns into a wide-ranging look at the modern PGA Championship: finding an identity in
333: Wyndham Clark Goes LOW At TPC Craig Ranch + Blades Brown’s Earns STM + Bryson’s Decision: Pro Golf Or YouTube?
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 als
332: PGA Championship Debrief: Aaron Rai, Jon Rahm, JT & the Latest LIV Reports
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 Phi
331: Aaron Rai Wins the PGA Championship + Was Aronimink A Fair Major Test?
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
330: LIVE AT ARONIMINK: MOVING DAY at the PGA Championship
Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme LIVE FROM ARONIMINK at T-Mobile Club Magenta!Recapping all the round three action from a Wild Friday in Newtown Square, PA!#golf #smylieshow #golfrecap #smyliekaufman
329: LIVE AT ARONIMINK: Recapping Friday at the PGA Championship
Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme LIVE FROM ARONIMINK at T-Mobile Club Magenta!Recapping all the day two action from a Wild Friday in Newtown Square, PA!#golf #smylieshow #golfrecap #smyliekaufman
328: Recapping Thursday at the PGA Championship
Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for our day 1 recap LIVE from Aronimink!The fellas breakdown the leaderboard, how the course played, and more, LIVE from T-Mobile Club Magenta #TMobile #Smylieshow #golf #aronimink #pgachampionship #smyliekaufman #scottiescheffler
327: PGA Championship Preview: Why Aronimink Could Favor the Bombers
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 opport
326: Gil Hanse: Why Aronimink Is Unlike Any Other Donald Ross Course
Gil Hanse joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for a deep dive on Aronimink Golf Club ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship, which begins May 14 at Donald Ross’s restored Philadelphia-area classic. Hanse explains what makes Aronimink so unique among Ross designs, from its clusters of small bunkers to its bold green complexes, and how his restoration work with Jim Wagner brought the course closer t
325: Rookie Wins At Quail Hollow + Rickie Fowler Is Trending
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap Kristoffer Reitan's first win on the PGA Tour at the Truist Championship, Rickie Fowler’s Sunday run and recent form, Quail Hollow’s crispy greens, plus - over/under score predictions for their Monday round at Trout National.Make sure to like, comment & subscribe for more golf insight ⛳️ 📺#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #golfhighlights #golfrecap #pgachampion
324: Keegan Bradley Breaks Down Aronimink Hole-by-Hole
Keegan Bradley joins Smylie Kaufman for a deep dive into his 2026 season, the Ryder Cup, and the adjustments that have helped him trend back into form. From separating “player vs. captain” mindset to overhauling his chipping technique, Keegan shares detailed insight into what’s changed in his game and why he believes elite short game is non-negotiable at the top level.Then, with exclusive flyover
323: Cam Young Dominates + LIV Golf’s Uncertain Future (w/ Brody Miller)
Cam Young continues his breakout season with another dominant win, solidifying himself among the game’s elite alongside Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Matt Fitzpatrick. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down what’s fueling Young’s rise, how the Cadillac Championship played at Doral, and the bigger questions surrounding PGA TOUR signature events moving forward.Then, The Athletic’s Brody
322: “Short Game Chef” Parker McLachlin On His Wedge Game Recipe
Parker McLachlin — PGA TOUR winner and otherwise known as the Short Game Chef — joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for a deep dive on the wedge game: setup, bounce, grind, arc height, Flight Lines, and why there is no single “correct” way to chip. Parker also shares how Paul Azinger helped rebuild his game, what amateurs misunderstand about wedge setup, and why turf conditions should influenc
321: LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans: What Happens Next?
LIV Golf has postponed its New Orleans event, adding uncertainty to the league’s schedule during a critical stretch of the season. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the timing of the decision, the reported financial and logistical factors behind it, and what a potential move to the fall could look like.They also examine the ripple effects on players — including the extended gap between
320: Fitzpatrick Brothers Win Zurich 🏆 + Jim Furyk Named Ryder Cup Captain 🇺🇸
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 th
319: “Cashmere” Keith Mitchell On Short Game Technique, Retro Style, and His Putter Collection
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme welcome Keith Mitchell to the show for a conversation covering everything from a deep dive into all the different ways TOUR pros pitch the ball, to the beginnings of Keith’s now-iconic “Cashmere” styling patterned after 1970s Arnold Palmer.Keith delves into the way technology like TrackMan has completely changed fitting, preparation and practice - plus, the guys c
318: Fitz Wins At Harbour Town + A Rollercoaster Week of LIV News
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 Sch
317: Is Smylie Kaufman Going To Make A Comeback At The Zurich Classic??
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 ... co
316: Rory Repeats! Breaking Down a Wild Sunday at the Masters
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 w
315: Saturday at the Masters: Moving Day for Cam Young & Scottie Scheffler
"Moving Day" at the Masters provided a perfect setup for a thrilling Sunday at Augusta, as Rory McIlroy's six-shot lead evaporated and Cam Young charged into the co-lead. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the composition of that Rory & Cam final group, what Scottie Scheffler needs to shoot to have a winning chance after a Saturday 65, and a few other names who could come into play.Plus
314: Friday at the Masters: Will Rory Break Tiger’s Record?
Two rounds of 2026’s first major are in the books, and Rory McIlroy is off to a record-setting start in his title defense. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all that they saw Friday at Augusta, and answer some hypothetical questions - what happens if Rory wins his second Masters at a record-setting pace? What happens if he somehow loses the tournament?All that + discussing a big name wh
313: Thursday at the Masters: Rory Leads + Augusta Looks CRISPY
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
312: 2026 Masters Preview ⛳️ Expectations for Scottie Scheffler & Rory McIlroy + Sleeper Picks
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are boots on the ground in Augusta for a full Masters preview episode, breaking down everything you need to know heading into the first major of the year.From course conditions and weather impact to the player profiles most likely to contend, the guys dive deep into what it takes to win at Augusta National Golf Club. With firm greens, tricky winds, and premium iro
311: Bones Mackay Caddies for Smylie Kaufman at Augusta National
Jim “Bones” Mackay joins Smylie Kaufman for a one-of-a-kind walk through Augusta National Golf Club — breaking down every hole like he’s on the bag at the Masters.From tee shot decisions to green complexes, Bones shares decades of insight, stories from caddying for major champions, and the subtle details that make Augusta the most strategic course in golf.This is a true hole-by-hole masterclass —
310: Sepp Straka: Growing Up in Austria + Wedge Setup That Might Shock You 🤯
Sepp Straka joins Smylie Kaufman on The Smylie Show for a wide-ranging conversation on fatherhood, growing up between Austria and Georgia, competing alongside his twin brother Sam, and the path that took him from an under-the-radar junior to one of the best players in the world. Sepp talks about his time at Georgia, why that qualifying culture helped shape him, how he ended up with Srixon after c
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