Masters Week 2025 has arrived - and Smylie Kaufman & Charlie Hulme are here to get you ready with a look at some of Augusta National Golf Club's most iconic holes, with an assist from the reigning champion and World #1 Scottie Scheffler!

We begin with a big-picture look ahead to the tournament and the biggest names in play - and perhaps some dark-horse candidates - before diving deep in our big Masters preview Tuesday night at TBonz Steakhouse in Augusta.

Smylie & Charlie then use snippets of Scottie's commentary on "Magnolia," "Pampas," "Carolina Cherry," "White Dogwood," "Chinese Fir," and "Redbud" to discuss the strategy involved in playing each of those holes. Check out "Every Hole at Augusta National with Scottie Scheffler" here: https://youtu.be/rzn9beZEG_g?si=nncjQ9lMVX61f_Fh

We close with Smylie's brief recap of the Valero Texas Open from the airport en route to Augusta. Get ready for a mix of humor, expert insight, and Masters magic as Smylie and Charlie gear up for one of golf's most celebrated events!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

05:00 - Masters Tournament Look Ahead

14:35 - Every Hole at Augusta National with Scottie Scheffler

16:40 - "Magnolia" (5th Hole)

22:40 - "Pampas" (7th Hole)

29:10 - "Carolina Cherry" (9th Hole)

34:30 - "White Dogwood" (11th Hole)

39:46 - "Chinese Fir" (14th Hole)

43:13 - "Redbud" (16th Hole)

51:00 - Valero Texas Open Recap

53:30 - Like & Subscribe Reminder

Smylie Kaufman is joined by renowned swing coach Chris Como to detail his journey through the world of golf instruction!

Chris discusses working with Tiger Woods during a pivotal time in his career, coaching stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele, and delves into the relationship between player and coach while picking Smylie's brain about how he approached instruction and finding the right "feels." As we head into Masters week, Chris and Smylie wrap with a discussion about the unique approach coaches take to the year's first major (plus a quick look at Smylie's "Hiya" affliction!).

Highlights include:

- Chris Como’s inspiration and early days in golf coaching

- Memories of collaborating with Tiger Woods and analyzing his legendary 2000 swing

- Breaking down modern biomechanics and how it shapes today’s game

- Working with stars like Xander Schauffele to maximize speed and precision

- Insights into Bryson DeChambeau’s power-packed transformation

This episode is packed with stories, tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the pro golf instruction. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights and exclusive interviews!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - How did you get started in coaching

06:17 - Biomechanics in golf

13:04 - Tiger Woods

19:57 - Bryson DeChambeau

23:18 - Player advice implemented into coaching

28:33 - Communication with a player's team

29:45 - Players benefiting from speed training

31:53 - Data insights from Xander and Bryson

35:22 - Xander Schauffele partnership

39:26 - Managing injuries in golf

44:18 - Masters Tournament preparation

46:40 - Chris' travel schedule

50:20 - Like & Subscribe

Smylie Kaufman takes you behind the scenes of an epic week in golf, including his incredible TGL ace and his adventures at the Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach. Joined by Charlie Hulme, they recap the weekend in golf, dive into standout moments like Luke Clanton earning his PGA Tour card & Jake Knapp's first round 59, and preview exciting upcoming events, including Smylie’s plans for the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.  

 

Highlights include:  

- Smylie’s unforgettable TGL ace at the SoFi Center  

- A behind-the-scenes look at a wild week in Florida

- Luke Clanton’s breakthrough achievement in the PGA Tour U Accelerated program  

- Insights into PGA National’s course setup and top performances  

 

Charlie and Smylie also discuss the latest in professional golf, including standout players’ form heading into major season and thoughts on the PGA Tour’s evolving schedule.  

 

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

04:45 - TGL  Overview

06:25 - Cognizant Classic Highlights

10:25 - Joe Highsmith

12:49 - PGA National

27:21 - Schedule Smoothing & Player Fatigue

28:14 - Jake Knapp’s 59

33:46 - Jake Knapp’s Performance Recap

39:10 - Luke Clanton & PGA TOUR University

50:54 - Luke Clanton Masters Invite Speculation

54:26 - Ryder Cup Prospects

57:15 - Final Thoughts

Fresh off a special edition of "Spillin the T" with Saquon Barkley, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the Friday action at Valhalla Golf Club for the PGA Championship. Topics of discussion include Scottie Scheffler's pre-round stretching routine in a jail cell, a sincere apology after both one-and-done picks missed the cut, and a stacked leaderboard heading into the weekend at a venue that always provides major championship drama.

An emergency reaction pod was in order after the shocking news that the sports world woke up to this morning: Scottie Scheffler, the #1 player in the world and betting favorite heading into the week at the PGA Championship, was arrested in the early hours of the morning on felony charges as he attempted to enter Valhalla Golf Club in the wake of a fatal traffic accident. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme lay out the timeline of events, discuss how it could have been handled differently, and look forward to the day ahead with Scottie back on the course and playing in the second round of the PGA Championship.

Live from T-Mobile Club Magenta on the 10th hole at Valhalla Golf Club, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the action from the first day of the PGA Championship. Xander Schauffele's record-setting round of 62 resulting in a three-shot lead is the topic of the day, and whether he can sustain that pace to win his first major. SK and CH also recap the highlight of the day - Scottie Scheffler's hole-out eagle with his second shot he's hit since his three-week paternity leave for the birth of his first child.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are boots on the ground in Louisville all week long, beginning with a PGA Championship preview live from Malone's Steakhouse! SK and CH break down the three pre-tournament favorites - Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Brooks Koepka - before welcoming Fat Perez of Bob Does Sports on the show. Perez discusses everything from the world of YouTube Golf to his qualifier for the Myrtle Beach Classic. Finally, Smylie and Charlie make their one-and-done picks for the second major of the season - presented by T-Mobile - and throw together a DFS lineup.

00:00 Welcome to Louisville + Scottie, Rory and Brooks discussion

23:02 Fat Perez interview

47:46 One-and-done picks

After Rory McIlroy's second win in three weeks at the Wells Fargo Championship, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the showdown setting up between Rory and Scottie Scheffler at Valhalla - the site of Rory's last major win. Smylie and Charlie also have a "clutch gene" discussion as it relates to Xander Schauffele after another near miss at a marquee event while playing in the final group. Smylie is then joined by Bob May, runner-up to Tiger Woods in the 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla, to relive that thrilling playoff finish (and Tiger's iconic walk-in putt). Finally, SK and CH discuss where Rory's week began - with the news that he would not be rejoining the policy board as reported, but instead would be assuming a role on the transaction subcommittee.

00:00 Wells Fargo Championship recap

19:04 Bob May on the 2000 PGA Championship won by Tiger Woods at Valhalla

42:41 Discussion of Rory's new role on the transaction subcommittee

Akshay Bhatia joins Smylie Kaufman to detail a thrilling playoff finish at the Valero Texas Open in April, which got him into his first-ever Masters Tournament. Akshay discusses his unique path to turning pro, and how that journey has paid off with two PGA Tour wins already at the age of 22. Smylie and Akshay look at videos from his putting coach Stephen Sweeney and detail his journey with the "broomstick" putter, and also look at some videos from his short-game coach Gabriel Hjertstedt while charting his development around the green.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme compare and contrast the two marquee events on the pro golf calendar this past weekend: the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and LIV Golf's event in Singapore. Both featured low scores, but LIV's leaderboard was full of recognizable names. SK and CH discuss numerous LIV Golf strategies - with varying effectiveness - and wonder what the PIF's long-term goals are, and how we could see that play out on the stage of American golf. Smylie and Charlie also take look at LIV's career money list since its inception in 2022, and come away mind-boggled at the magnitude of the earnings for several players.

PGA Tour winner and the 12th-ranked player in the world, Sahith Theegala, joins Smylie Kaufman for a wide-ranging conversation that begins with his love for breakfast burritos and the game of chess. After discussing Sahith's various chess strategies, he and Smylie move to a discussion about how that mindset impacts the way he plays golf. Sahith breaks down his course management strategy depending on the nature of the competition, and also analyzes swing changes he's made in the past year. Along the way, Sahith - in the most lighthearted and grateful way possible - lists a series of grievances he has with PGA Tour life.

00:00:12 What he's up to on his off week

00:02:28 His go-to food/coffee spot at home

00:04:04 Discussing "Java Burrito" in Hilton Head

00:05:56 Sahith's skill and love for the game of chess

00:13:26 Comparing chess and golf strategy

00:15:27 Visualizing good golf shots

00:21:51 Finding a way to shoot a score without your best stuff

00:26:56 The game strategy involved in choosing targets for approach shots

00:30:10 Keeping your "team" consistent upon arriving on the PGA Tour

00:34:13 Sahith goes on a metal spikes rant!

00:36:45 How does match play strategy differ from stroke play

00:40:50 How much space has the Presidents Cup occupied in Sahith's mind this year

00:47:32 Breaking down Sahith's swing changes in the past year

00:53:16 Discussing the leap Sahith has made since arriving on Tour, and his goals for the future

 

(Re-teeing after a big hiya miss with our first pod audio upload)

This week's Zurich Classic recap immediately goes off the rails thanks to Rory McIlroy's rousing rendition of "Don't Stop Believin" in celebration of a playoff win with his partner Shane Lowry. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme grade that karaoke performance, compare the PGA Tour's team event in New Orleans with a thrilling team finish for LIV Golf in Australia, and use the week's action as a jumping-off point to discuss ways in which the two league concepts could be combined to best suit fan interests. Finally, in an act of immersion therapy, Smylie and Charlie check into the "Hiya Hotel" to break down their recent play on the golf course.

It's a TSS Double Feature! First, Smylie Kaufman is joined by Justin Thomas - ahead of their trip to Pine Valley - to discuss his recent caddie change, Scottie Scheffler's dominance, and looking forward to the PGA Championship in his hometown of Louisville at Valhalla. Then, Smylie joins Charlie Hulme from the Philadelphia airport to recap the PV trip - starting with Rickie Fowler's ace at the third hole!

 

02:43 Welcome back to Justin Thomas, our first recurring guest!

03:25 Justin tells a great Kevin Kisner story from this past weekend in Hilton Head

07:59 JT & SK preview the Pine Valley trip they're about to embark on

10:12 Justin discusses his first few weeks with Matt Minister as his new caddie

11:25 JT discusses the mental hurdles he's faced this year

13:22 What is Justin working on right now

15:52 Does JT leaderboard watch during tournaments?

17:53 Discussing Scottie Scheffler's consistency off the tee

19:10 Emphasis on putting work the past few years

20:21 Competing with Scottie Scheffler + the art of winning

25:38 Playing the PGA Championship at home in Louisville

27:02 Impressions of Valhalla ahead of PGA Championship

28:27 What would JT say is his most impressive win?

30:45 Which event will Justin play next?

The long anticipated TGL Rivalry Match between Smylie Kaufman's Jupiter Links Golf Club and Charlie Hulme's The Bay Golf Club finally arrived ... and the show was on-site at the SoFi Center from start to finish!

 

Smylie and Charlie take a tour of the team locker rooms, speak to Max Homa, Matt Barrie, and Roger Steele, and close the show with updates every three holes ... concluding with hilarious in-match cameos from Wyndham Clark and Shane Lowry.

 

Join us for an immersive look at the TGL matchday experience!

 

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:53 - Smylie’s First SoFi Experience

04:56 - TGL Playoff Scenarios

10:22 - Jupiter Links GC & Bay GC Locker Room Walkthrough

18:15 - Matt Barrie joins the show

23:01 - Roger Steele joins the show

30:25 - Max Homa joins the show

42:30 - Rivalry Match Updates!

48:14 - Final Thoughts

49:57 - Like & Subscribe

In the wake of yet *another* Scottie Scheffler win - this perhaps the most improbable of all on a short turnaround after his victory at the Masters - Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme try to find terms to describe Scottie’s brilliance on the course that haven’t already been used during his four-wins-in-five-starts run. Smylie and Charlie theorize as to what’s being done to market Scottie off the course, and whether there are creative ways to capture his grounded personality in a way that connects with fans. SK and CH compare Scottie’s run to the only golfer on the planet who is in hotter form than he is - Nelly Korda - after her *fifth* win in five starts at the first major of the LPGA season. All that + Miles Russell’s historic feat, Smylie’s big golf trip, and another addition to the Smylie Show gnome family.

We have a tasty Dude Perfect sandwich for you! (which makes the RBC Heritage preview the buns? I dunno). Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin by moving from a thrilling Masters week to a preview of the next stop on the PGA TOUR calendar, the signature event at Harbour Town Golf Links. SK then catches up with Tyler Toney and Garrett Hilbert of Dude Perfect, who were in Augusta to watch the first major of 2024. Finally, Smylie and Charlie make their much anticipated one-and-done picks while riding a five-for-their-last-eight heater (although they are officially out of Scottie Scheffler usages).

The 2024 Masters is officially in the books, Scottie Scheffler notches his third win in four starts, and most importantly, the one-and-done heater is alive and well as SK's pick means The Smylie Show has now correctly chosen five of the last eight event winners. Smylie Kaufman, Charlie Hulme, and Larry the Gnome go through a timeline of the action at the year's first major, and wonder if Ludvig Aberg will become the foil to Scottie that pro golf so desperately needs. After a well-deserved pizza break, Smylie and Charlie return to draft teams of the best players who haven't won a major.

After an incredibly entertaining end to Saturday's play at the 2024 Masters, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme announce some HUGE breaking news about a new addition to the show (editor's note: it is both literally and figuratively not huge). Smylie & Charlie break down the all the storylines setting up for a thrilling Masters Sunday, starting at the top with 54-hole leader Scottie Scheffler, and working through the rest of a stacked leaderboard including Collin Morikawa, Max Homa, Ludvig Aberg, Bryson DeChambeau, and Xander Schauffele. Finally, SK & CH end the show with a big surprise! (editor's note: literally)

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the action from Friday at the 2024 Masters - but first, they discuss two separate fast food runs made after the recording of the Thursday journal. Day two at Augusta National featured some of the most challenging conditions we've seen at a major championship in a long while, and SK & CH talk about how impressive the rounds of Max Homa, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau were to stay tied for the lead at six-under. Tiger Woods made history with his 24th consecutive made cut at the Masters, and Smylie and Charlie break down how impressive his performance was, while also discussing whether he has a shot to win this weekend.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the action from Thursday at the 2024 Masters. Bryson DeChambeau jumps out to an early lead with a 7-under 65, but lurking a shot back is Smylie's one-and-done pick, Scottie Scheffler. Tiger Woods is off to a strong start, but has 23 holes to play on Friday before the cut. SK & CH listen to an intriguing piece of sound from Wyndham Clark discussing LIV and the 54 holes remaining in the tournament.

Masters week is here, and Smylie Kaufman & Charlie Hulme are on location at TBonz Steakhouse in Augusta, Georgia with a preview and some picks!

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are entering unprecedented terrority with a fourth one-and-done winner pick in just seven events, after Akshay Bhatia beat Denny McCarthy in a playoff at the Valero Texas Open. Smylie and Charlie discuss the pick, relive the best moments from "Fridays with Smylie" featuring both Akshay and Rory McIlroy, and do a "CSI: TPC: San Antonio" investigation of Jordan Spieth's adventure on the 18th hole.

It's not the Notes app, but this will have to do. After weeks of hinting at a move, we are excited to announce that The Smylie Show has a new home: SportsGrid! Smylie Kaufman reflects on a whirlwind first year that led to this decision, and Charlie Hulme lists all the new places you can find the show via SportsGrid distribution. Stay tuned for more content in your podcast feed soon!

Smylie begins the show with a bold prediction: we might be on course record watch at TPC Sawgrass!

 

SK and CH continue their PLAYERS preview with some one-and-done picks, a deep dive into Charlie's DFS lineup, and some lines Smylie is workshopping if he and Kevin Kisner get a hole-in-one during their "Friday Happy Hour" coverage.

 

01:25 Smylie's bold TPC Sawgrass course record prediction

03:32 Does SK like March or May PLAYERS better

08:20 Smylie and Charlie make one-and-done picks

15:43 Charlie builds his DFS lineup with Smylie's help

30:33 Smylie teases his 17th hole coverage for "Friday Happy Hour" this week

On this episode of The Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down a playoff finish at the Mexico Open, and welcome The Athletic's Gabby Herzig to discuss reports that the PGA TOUR and LIV Golf are nearing a deal to reunite the two leagues.

 

Highlights:

- Insights on Brian Campbell’s remarkable journey from losing his Korn Ferry Tour card, to winning his first PGA Tour event and earning an invite to the Masters.

- Hear about Aldrich Potgieter’s evolving game, and the young talents like Blades Brown making waves.

- The latest updates on PGA TOUR/LIV Golf reunification rumors

 

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

06:49 - Brian Campbell’s Journey and Incredible Win

10:48 - Aldrich Potgieter Insights

18:45 - Future of the PGA Tour

26:39 - Happy Hour

29:15 - Mexico Championship Overview

29:58 - Gabby Herzig

35:50 - Unified Tour?

39:36 - Debunking Rumors

43:20 - Takeaways

46:56 - Upcoming Events

49:29 - OUTRO: Thanks Gabby

50:21 - TGL News and Updates

54:20 - Week Ahead

After more than a year of struggles with the putter, Scottie Scheffler put together a brilliant performance in the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational that could take the world #1 to even higher heights if he keeps it up. Smylie and Charlie wonder if Smylie could win his next three starts given his track record at the PLAYERS, Houston Open, and the Masters. SK and CH also recap Smylie's well-received Friday Happy Hour coverage featuring Jordan Spieth and Max Homa at the API, and the return of a familiar face this week at the PLAYERS.

Smylie Kaufman is joined by Chad Mumm, the executive producer of Netflix's hit golf series "Full Swing," as season two premieres. Smylie and Chad discuss major storylines ranging from Rory's last-minute participation in season 1 (and full episode in season 2), the emotion behind both Joel Dahmen and Wyndham Clark's episodes, and the arc that led to this season's Rickie Fowler episode. Plus ... could there be a Spring Breakers episode in the future?? Only time will tell!

 

00:14 how Chad got into this profession

03:09 the level of access Full Swing had to behind-the-scenes moments

05:52 educating new audiences on how golf works

07:38 the impact Full Swing had on Joel Dahmen

10:21 the process of choosing which players will be featured

12:45 any players who regretted saying certain things on camera?

15:56 how would Chad describe season 2 of Full Swing

18:29 getting Rory to participate in Full Swing season 1

21:08 the luck involved in finding the most compelling player storylines

26:28 why LIV was featured less heavily in season 2

29:10 Rory comparing himself to his peers, like Brooks Koepka

30:56 Smylie's favorite episode of season 2, the Wyndham Clark ep

33:36 how much Smylie enjoyed the way each episode ended, and the music choices

36:29 Smylie relating to the Rickie Fowler episode in season 2

38:28 Will there be a Spring Breakers episode in the future???

39:53 Golf becoming "cool"

43:16 How much more footage was captured for season 2 compared to season 1?

47:25 Will Smylie make a comeback to get featured on Full Swing?

48:01 The two Ryder Cup episodes that close out season 2

56:28 Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup snub

58:44 Go watch season 2 of Full Swing now!

Fresh off the course at PGA National and on the road to Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Smylie Kaufman throws in some earbuds to recap the Cognizant Classic with Charlie Hulme. Smylie walked with the latest first-time winner on the PGA Tour - Austin Eckroat - as he finished his final round, and gives some insight into the potential Eckroat has to become a star. While the "Smylie Bump" did not propel Shane Lowry to victory, SK and CH discuss whether his fourth-place finish following Jake Knapp's win should be a recruiting tool to get more Tour pros on the pod. Finally, in recapping Anthony Kim's debut on LIV, Charlie declares his allegiance to the "Wild Cards" as Smylie attempts to recruit AK to the Cleeks.

Shane Lowry and Smylie Kaufman reunite during "Honda" (now Cognizant) week to relive their opening of the 2016 tournament broadcast by promptly hitting two balls in the water and getting fined for their reactions. Shane explains why he would solve golf's distance debate without rolling back the golf ball, and proposes an alternate solution. Shane also relives the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, and why he bristled at the suggestion that he was the "last" pick on Team Europe.

 

0:14 Shane's stay-at-home dad job this weekend with his daughters

1:42 Do his daughters like to play golf?

3:10 Shane's Gaelic football heritage

9:48 How Shane picked up golf in County Offaly, Ireland

17:01 Shane and Smylie's wedge practice as kids

19:28 The evolution of Shane's opinion on Florida golf

20:38 Shane puts together the perfect Ireland golf trip

28:35 When Shane originally moved from Ireland

30:57 Discussing the WGC at Firestone CC

32:18 Living and practicing in Jupiter, Florida

33:27 Shane's ball-testing day with golf balls that would conform to USGA + R&A rollback

36:13 Shane's proposed solution to increased distance in golf

38:42 Shane recaps the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome

41:06 Responding to doubters after Luke Donald made Shane a captain's pick

46:36 What makes Sepp Straka such a good player

47:52 Shane on his battle with Sepp Straka in the rain at 2022 Honda Classic

49:20 Shane and Smylie relive their infamous tee shots in the "Bear Trap" at PGA National in 2016

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin the show with a victory lap of sorts after watching friend of the pod Jake Knapp notch his first PGA Tour win, as a rookie, at the Mexico Open. SK explains the approach of a Tour pro sleeping on a four-shot lead, then trying to win without your best stuff. With LIV rumors heating up surrounding likely names (Anthony Kim) and not-so-likely ones (Rory McIlroy), Smylie and Charlie discuss the state of the fracture in men's professional golf. Finally, we return with another installation of "Swing Notes," announce our headcover giveaway winner, and make our one-and-done picks for the Cognizant Classic.

Smylie Kaufman talks to Kolby "K-Wayne" Tullier about his path from being told he wouldn't walk, to becoming one of the most prolific trainers in professional golf. Kolby tells SK that he was part of the "OG Stable" in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where Kolby started his first gym. Kolby now trains Justin Thomas, Max Homa, Tom Kim, and Tommy Fleetwood, among others.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss a wide-ranging assortment of topics surrounding the Genesis Invitational, including Hideki Matsuyama's historic Sunday charge to a 62, how much Tiger Woods has left in the tank, and the conspiracy theories linking In-N-Out to the influenza outbreak at the tournament. SK and CH also theorize as to why the core group of American stars seem to be in the midst of a slump, and break down some swing video.

Smylie Kaufman joins the show fresh off a wild week at the WM Phoenix Open that saw him sprinting to the 16th hole at 6:30 am on Saturday, then calling shots at the par three later that day alongside Kevin Kisner. Smylie and Charlie Hulme discuss all of that, plus concerns stemming from several player/fan incidents that boiled over at the traditionally rowdy event. SK also details his Sunday walk alongside Scottie Scheffler, and how stunning the OWGR No. 1's display of talent was despite finishing tied for third.

PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp talks to Smylie Kaufman about his professional journey from working security at a bar, to finishing third in the third start of his rookie season at Torrey Pines. Jake also discusses how his love for weightlifting has translated into a golf swing with easy power (with a bench/squat/ball speed/clubhead speed reveal!), and compares 2020 Call of Duty routines with SK.

 

0:11 Biggest check Jake & Smylie ever cashed in pro golf

2:19 Jake's finish at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines

7:47 experiencing the Waste Management Open for the first time

11:48 Jake's professional journey

23:19 working as security at "The Country Club"

35:38 Jake's bench/squat max

42:11 The bodybuilder diet

42:45 Jake's ball speed/clubhead speed

50:19 Video games

For the first time in show history, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme record the pod together on location in Pebble Beach!

SK & CH begin discussing a fun week of golf and shoots for the channel on the Monterey Peninsula, including a round at Spyglass Hill the day after being used for the AT&T Pro-Am, and an insanely windy trip around the back nine at Pacific Grove Golf Links.

Up next is a recap of the week in pro golf, including a 60 for Wyndham Clark and a 59 for Joaquin Niemann that propelled both players to 54-hole wins on their respective tours.

Finally, Smylie and Charlie review the PGA Tour's deal with the SSG, what's been said on the topic by Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy, and what impact the deal will have on fans of pro golf.

Jordan Spieth makes a return to The Smylie Show, joining Smylie Kaufman to discuss his fall 2024 wrist surgery, his ensuing recovery process, and returning to contention on the PGA TOUR at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open. Jordan and Smylie recap the past few weeks in golf, including a wild TGL tripleheader in progress during their conversation, and Jordan playing alongside eventual champion Ludvig Åberg at the Genesis Invitational. Jordan details the return to his "swing DNA" as part of his wrist surgery recovery, and talks about the swing feels that he's working on right now.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:20 - Jordan Spieth joins the show

10:09 - Overcoming Injury

15:17 - Analyzing Jordan's Swing Changes

23:28 - Journey to Recovery

25:12 - Rehearsal Strategies

26:50 - Mental Focus During Contention

31:00 - Torrey Pines Experience

39:25 - Jordan's Last Place Fantasy Football Punishment

 

James Sieckmann, short-game expert and instructor to a number of different Tour pros (including Smylie), discusses the most productive type of short-game practice, how to judge a bunker lie and adjust accordingly, and the keys to being a successful putter.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin the show recapping an exciting end to the Farmers Insurance Open in which the entire final group was in play on the 72nd hole (along with Jake Knapp!) until Matthieu Pavon made an improbable birdie from the rough to record his first PGA TOUR win as a rookie. Smylie also recounts his time at the PGA Show, where he hit bombs with a ladies driver at TopGolf in front of Tom Watson. Dylan Dethier then joins Smylie to discuss his bombshell report last week that Anthony Kim is considering a return to professional golf after a 12-year absence. Finally, Smylie and Charlie discuss the big news that SK will be in a kayak at the Players Championship on Wednesday.

Trevor Immelman, the 2008 Masters champion and lead golf analyst for CBS, joins Smylie for a discussion ranging from shared cynicism about the state of their respective golf games to the love they've both found for broadcasting after the conclusion of their playing careers. Trevor heaps praise on two international players - Min Woo Lee and Tom Kim - who will likely play in the 2024 Presidents Cup, and makes some predictions about several PGA Tour pros who could be primed for breakout seasons.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme celebrate a historic day in golf: 20-year-old Nick Dunlap, who is currently a sophomore at the University of Alabama, won the American Express as an amateur, the first time an amateur has won on Tour since Phil Mickelson in 1991. Smylie recounts what it's been like watching Nick grow up in Birmingham, and what an incredible incubator of golf talent that city's been with the concurrent rise of Vanderbilt junior Gordon Sargent. SK and CH also discuss whether it's even a question if Nick will turn pro given all the immediate status that comes with a Tour win.

Smylie Kaufman is joined by a James Nitties - a fellow former PGA and Korn Ferry Tour pro who has found success as a broadcaster after the conclusion of his playing career. James and Smylie discuss all of the Korn Ferry Tour graduates to the PGA Tour, and project which rookies will have the most success in the 2024 season.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the action from the Sony Open, beginning with Smylie calling shots from the *ocean* in a kayak. SK and CH discuss the thrilling three-man playoff, Carl Yuan's controversial TIO drop, and Gary Woodland's inspiring return after brain surgery. Smylie and Charlie also review the latest news on the LIV Golf front - including who might end up on Jon Rahm's newly-named team - and Charlie makes a suggestion to the Girl Scouts.

Smylie Kaufman chats with his newly minted "colleague," Kevin Kisner, after the latter made his broadcasting debut for NBC Sports & Golf Channel at the Sentry. Kiz goes into detail on his first week as "media," breaks down what he's been working on in his golf game, and closes the show with one of the more unique Phil Mickelson stories you'll ever hear.

Now that the 2024 PGA TOUR season has officially kicked off with Chris Kirk's win at the Sentry, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme address a number of questions, including: whether Kapalua is a good TOUR course, if OWGR changes will lead to LIV getting world ranking points, and whether Jon Rahm will end up on Smylie's beloved Cleeks. Smylie and Charlie also have an in-depth discussion on a restructuring of tours within the tour to better align with player, sponsor, broadcaster and fan interests. Finally, SK and CH discuss Tiger's anticipated announcement that his partnership with Nike is coming to a close.

In a recent appearance on the "Stick To Football" podcast, Rory McIlroy made hugely surprising comments on LIV Golf after spending the better part of the last year or two criticizing the tour. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme listen and react to several key excerpts from Rory's appearance on STF, before previewing the 2024 PGA Tour season + what lies beyond for the Tour with expected changes coming in 2025.

Checking in to let you know we haven't gone anywhere! Just enjoying a holiday break, and hope you are as well. We'll see you with new episodes in 2024!

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on this episode of The Smylie Show, as they discuss Ludvig Åberg’s dramatic win at Torrey Pines, break down his multiple memorable shots from the tournament, and analyze what this victory means for his future on the PGA Tour. They also cover the wild weather at Genesis, highlight moments from Scottie Scheffler, Mav McNealy, and more.

 

Plus:

- Charlie shares his simulator golf epiphany 🏌️‍♂️

- A deep dive into the most iconic par threes in golf 🌍

- Maverick McNealy’s surprising run and other rising stars to watch 🚀

- Hot takes on AimPoint, putting trends, and the future of U.S. Ryder Cup picks! 🇺🇸

 

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:58 - Smylie's Round at Vestavia

05:38 - Genesis Invitational Recap

09:03 - Par 3 Power Rankings

13:39 - Sunday at Torrey

18:50 - Ludvig

27:30 - Max and Rick Analyze Genesis Final Round

29:08 - Ryder Cup

31:43 - Maverick McNeely: Dark Horse for Ryder Cup

33:10 - McNealy on Slow Play

39:04 - 7 Wood

40:35 - Aimpoint

43:20 - Should Putter Be Shortest Club?

46:10 - Should Aimpoint Be Banned?

52:20 - Early Season Thoughts

53:20 - Rory on PGA Tour and LIV Golf

59:35 - Importance of Golf Reunification

1:08:45 - LIV has Best Fields?

1:26:53 - How LIV Golf Could Work

1:32:09 - Final Thoughts

1:39:29 - Charles Howell

1:44:12 - Final Thoughts Again

In their last podcast episode of 2023, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss a number of recent storylines in the game of golf, including Tiger Woods playing with his son Charlie at the PNC Championship (and perhaps continuing to drop hints about playing the Champions Tour in a few years). SK and CH cover the latest developments in the Tour's negotiations with both a consortium of investors and the PIF, recent comments made by Viktor Hovland, and a group of players upset by the 2024 structure of "signature" events. Smylie also gives some great tips to anyone playing in windy conditions this winter.

With 2023 nearly in the books, Ludvig Åberg looks back on an incredible year - that he began as a college student at Texas Tech, and ended as a PGA Tour & Ryder Cup winner - with Smylie Kaufman. Ludvig discusses his formative years learning the game of golf in Sweden, a caddie change that he thinks will position him well for major championship success, and which of those majors he is most looking forward to in 2024. As Ludvig heads home for the holidays, he closes the show by sharing a uniquely Swedish Christmas tradition.

After weeks of rumors, the bombshell news that Jon Rahm is leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf has finally been announced. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme listen to some statements Rahm has made in the past two years related to LIV, and react to both his shift in tone and what this means for the future of professional golf.