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. 16h ago

    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 Intro00:01:30 Wright Thompson & ESPN's "Where It Lies"00:03:30 The Patch & Augusta's Municipal Golf Revival00:07:15 The Characters That Make Munis Special00:11:10 Wright's Daughter Falls in Love with Golf00:14:30 Legendary Clubhouse Meals & Open Championship Stories00:16:45 Why Golf Communities Feel Different00:20:00 The Difference Between Loving Golf & Selling Golf00:22:45 Future Stars, Local Legends & Muni Lore00:24:30 The Blue Foot Creative Process00:27:30 Wright's Municipal Golf Mount Rushmore00:31:05 Ole Miss vs LSU & SEC Football00:34:00 Final Thoughts #golf #pgatour #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #wrightthompson #golfchannel

    35 min

  2. 2d ago

    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 Shinnecock01:55 Smylie inside the final group06:09 Scottie’s Sunday start10:47 Wyndham’s early battle13:18 The key moment at No. 519:00 Wyndham and Scottie at 1020:40 Why No. 11 is elite23:27 Sam Burns makes his charge27:46 Wyndham’s huge break at 1629:07 Did Shinnecock get the setup right?36:03 Fan treatment of Wyndham Clark50:01 Leaderboard quick hitters57:11 Rory skips Travelers01:03:40 Final thoughts from U.S. Open week #golf #usopen #wyndhamclark #golfrecap #smylieshow

    1h 7m

  3. 3d ago

    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! CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome from 18 green at Shinnecock02:19 Wyndham’s clutch putting clinic04:36 The eagle shot that may define the tournament06:24 Wind, firmness, and Shinnecock’s brutal setup08:26 Sunday pressure: Wyndham vs. Scottie11:34 Did Wyndham benefit from the draw?12:55 Scottie’s Grand Slam chase, birthday & Father’s Day14:16 Jaxon joins from behind the camera15:15 Sahith Theegala and Sam Burns’ boring-good golf16:14 On-site crowd vibes at Shinnecock17:41 Wire-to-wire U.S. Open trivia20:21 SK Fit Check: Keith Mitchell vs. Justin Thomas21:31 Final predictions for Sunday #golf #usopen #shinnecock #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

    24 min

  4. 5d ago

    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 Shinnecock1:01 T-Mobile Range Cast Trivia2:22 Joaquin Niemann's Wild Penalty & Recovery5:04 Will the USGA Firm Up Shinnecock?7:35 Is This Playing More Like an Open Championship?9:53 Matt Fitzpatrick's Ridiculous Short Game11:14 Wyndham Clark Takes Command14:18 Xander Schauffele Looming15:33 Smylie's Inside-the-Ropes Scottie Story17:58 The Great Hot Dog Debate20:10 Rahm, Bryson & Major Missed Cuts22:27 Weekend Predictions at Shinnecock #USOPEN #Shinnecock #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

    24 min

  5. 6d ago

    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 Shinnecock03:04 Did the USGA get the setup right?06:03 Why putting mattered more than expected10:17 Wyndham Clark's dominant opening round12:18 AM vs PM wave advantage discussion13:14 Rory, Scottie & key Day 1 storylines14:28 Keith Mitchell's wild 41–29 round15:23 Ludvig Åberg's putting turnaround17:40 Final thoughts + Day 2 outlook #golf #usopen #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfchannel #shinnecock #WyndhamClark

    19 min

  6. Jun 16

    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

  7. Jun 10

    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

  8. 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
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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
    348
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Smylie Show

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