The Smylie Show

The Smylie Show
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    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 Shinnecock8:05 — How Shinnecock Hills Will Play11:24 — Wind, Green Speeds & USGA Setup Concerns16:16 — Surviving the Fescue & Missing Fairways19:25 — Building the Winning U.S. Open Player Profile28:02 — Wyndham Clark Joins the Show30:36 — Why Shinnecock Is Such a Brutal Test32:30 — Wyndham's Swing Changes & Recent Form35:02 — Putter Experiments, Equipment & Confidence39:10 — Comparing Himself to His 2023 U.S. Open Victory42:21 — The Mental Challenges of Professional Golf43:46 — Wyndham Weighs In on the Hot Dog Debate46:39 — Scottie Scheffler's Grand Slam Opportunity54:42 — Rory McIlroy's Chances at Shinnecock1:02:30 — Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed & Other Contenders1:09:45 — Final Picks, Winning Score & Bold Predictions #USOPEN #Shinnecock #Smylieshow #smyliekaufman #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #pgatour #golf

    1h 14m

  2. 6d ago

    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 today's players rarely use, explains why Scottie's iron play may not be quite as sharp as we're accustomed to seeing, and gives his thoughts on who could surprise at the next major championship. Plus: California golf memories, equipment stories, Ryder Cup debates, and more! Subscribe to The Smylie Show and follow our socials @thesmylieshow for more PGA TOUR analysis, player insight, and weekly golf conversation. ⛳️ 📺 CHAPTERS 00:00 Arron Oberholser joins the show01:40 The Futura putter and Pebble Beach memories03:20 Winning a tournament with a borrowed putter05:30 Putting with a wedge during competition08:00 Old-school short game techniques12:00 The Paul Runyan shot around the greens13:10 Classic wedges, equipment and short-game talk15:00 Learning different grasses and golf conditions20:00 Memorial Tournament discussion20:30 Memorial's 12th hole vs Augusta's 12th23:20 Scottie Scheffler swing analysis32:20 Early U.S. Open thoughts at Shinnecock37:30 Dark horse picks for the U.S. Open40:15 Ryder Cup brothers debate #golf #pgatour #smylieshow #usopen #smyliekaufman #scottiescheffler #shinnecock

    45 min

  3. Jun 8

    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 Poston found something special with his ball striking and putter, why Ryan Gerard’s putting turnaround is elevating his ceiling, and how brutal Muirfield Village played before the weekend rain softened the golf course. The guys also discuss Scottie Scheffler’s viral frustration at the 16th hole, Wyndham Clark’s form heading toward the U.S. Open, Golf’s Longest Day, Nelly Korda’s first U.S. Women’s Open win at Riviera, the future of mixed men’s/women’s golf events, and the latest LIV Golf reporting. Subscribe to The Smylie Show and follow our socials @thesmylieshow for more PGA TOUR analysis, player insight, and weekly golf conversation. ⛳️ 📺 CHAPTERS00:00 Remembering Bryce Adair04:22 JT Poston wins the Memorial in a playoff06:23 How Poston found his game again12:47 Ryan Gerard’s putting breakthrough16:40 Why Ryan Gerard is so fun to watch19:30 Muirfield Village’s wild difficulty swing24:46 Augusta 12th vs. Memorial 12th27:47 Scottie Scheffler’s viral caddie frustration35:40 Wyndham Clark, Eric Cole and U.S. Open form39:25 Golf’s Longest Day preview42:43 Alex Fitzpatrick’s broken driver shaft47:18 Nelly Korda wins the U.S. Women’s Open52:36 Why Riviera elevated the women’s game56:24 Should men and women play more mixed events?60:41 LIV Golf reports and future schedule questions66:35 New Smylie Show merch #golf #pgatour #nellykorda #jtposton #ryangerard #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

    1h 8m

  4. Jun 3

    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 the mental traits shared by great players. Josh also walks through real short-game scenarios while analyzing footage of Taylor Moore, Pierceson Coody and JJ Spaun, explaining how lie conditions, bunker shots, grain, bounce and technique affect decision-making around the greens. Plus, discussions on NIL, college golf, PGA TOUR U, and the changing pathway to professional golf. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro: Josh Gregory Joins TSS01:24 Coaching Philosophy & Life Lessons05:02 What Makes Future Tour Stars Different?09:35 Recruiting & Coaching Bryson DeChambeau17:15 Short Game Philosophy20:20 Reading Lies & Into-The-Grain Pitch Shots27:14 Bunker Play: Firm vs Soft Sand33:00 Patrick Reed's Unique Short Game Technique36:12 JJ Spaun's Short Game Transformation41:38 College Golf vs Turning Pro46:38 Building the Ideal Amateur Wedge Setup50:00 Final Thoughts #golf #pgatour #smylieshow #Brysondechambeau #patrickreed #jjspaun #smyliekaufman #joshgregory

    52 min

  5. Jun 1

    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 proposed two-track system could reshape professional golf beginning in 2028. The conversation also turns toward LIV Golf, recent reports surrounding the league's business operations, and whether future cooperation between the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, and LIV could eventually emerge. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro
04:18 Summer of Cotton & ridiculous golf challenge ideas
06:53 PGA TOUR schedule news arrives
08:29 Renaming PGA TOUR events
18:47 Breaking down the reported 2027 schedule
23:14 Why Texas events needed separation
25:03 Concerns about Valspar's new date
30:10 PGA TOUR's proposed 2028 structure
33:22 What Track 1 vs. Track 2 could look like
43:44 Could the PGA TOUR buy LIV Golf?
48:15 Future media rights & streaming opportunities
56:13 What happens next for pro golf? #golf #pgatour #liv #smylieshow #smyliekaufman  #golf #pgatour #livgolf #smylieshow

    59 min

  6. May 31

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

    19 min

  7. May 26

    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 the wake of the move from August to May, whether Aronimink produced a fair major test, expectations for PGA Frisco next year, and what makes this championship feel so unique to the Masters, U.S. Open, and Open Championship. Shane also dives deep into the Ryder Cup, where he breaks down why Jim Furyk may actually be the right pick for Team USA, why Luke Donald and Europe continue to operate with such an edge, and whether the Americans are still searching for a system that can finally match Europe’s continuity. Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ and don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe! Chapters00:00 Shane Ryan joins The Smylie Show00:39 Garrick Higgo’s viral “late, but on time” moment03:08 What is the PGA Championship’s identity now?08:50 Was Aronimink a fair major test?13:53 Shane’s ideal PGA Championship setup16:23 Why PGA Frisco has pressure on it20:40 How PGA crowds compare to other majors21:11 Jim Furyk, Luke Donald & Ryder Cup leadership26:45 Why Team USA’s Ryder Cup job is so hard30:40 Europe’s Ryder Cup system vs. America’s chaos32:26 Biggest Ryder Cup captain snubs34:21 Could Luke Donald captain forever? #golf #pgatour #rydercup #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

    37 min

  8. May 25

    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 also dive into Blades Brown earning PGA TOUR Special Temporary Membership, the pros and cons of chasing Korn Ferry Tour status versus PGA TOUR starts, Bryson DeChambeau’s comments about possibly choosing content creation over professional golf, and the latest reports that LIV Golf is pitching a reduced 10-event international schedule while seeking new investment. Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ and don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Weekend golf recap + Charlie’s Biltmore Forest trip05:00 Smylie’s 16-man game at Vestavia06:00 The yellow ball game explained12:00 TPC Craig Ranch renovation reaction14:15 Why 30-under still happened17:00 Zoysia, Bermuda, soft conditions + course setup21:50 Wyndham Clark’s win and putting heater27:15 Why Wyndham could be dangerous again31:00 Wyndham’s mental reset after Oakmont34:36 Blades Brown earns Special Temporary Membership36:15 How Blades should manage his schedule40:20 Blades Brown vs. the college golf route44:22 Why college golf and pro golf are so different51:52 Bryson DeChambeau’s content creator comments
56:10 Bryson, LIV money, and what comes next
01:05:48 LIV’s reported 10-event future
01:12:22 Closing thoughts #golf #pgatour #LIV #Bryson #bladesbrown #smyliekaufman #smylieshow

    1h 14m
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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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  • Creator
    The Smylie Show
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    343
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Smylie Show

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