
Fresh off broadcasting Tommy Fleetwood's long-awaited first PGA TOUR win in 164 starts, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme to break down all the action he observed at East Lake, and the massive narrative shift now that Fleetwood has notched win number one. Smylie and Charlie then move down the leaderboard to discuss Ryder Cup implications, and break down the developing four-for-three dilemma that Keegan Bradley faces as we look ahead to Wednesday's captain's picks.
Finally, SK and CH wrap the show with some truly mind-boggling Scottie Scheffler stats, and award their "Player of the Year Podium" - the gold is obvious, but who wins silver and bronze for Smylie?
Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:45 Tommy Fleetwood's Historic Win
12:04 Analyzing the Tour Championship Format
21:07 Ryder Cup Discussions and Player Selections
48:41 Reflections on the PGA Tour Season
59:02 Closing Thoughts and Future Expectations
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Aug 25
1 hr 5 min

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined on the latest episode of The Smylie Show by recurring guest Kyle Porter of "Normal Sport" - check his work out at normalsport.com!
Kyle, Smylie and Charlie review the biggest storylines a week ahead of Keegan Bradley picking the final six players who will represent Team USA in the 2026 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Kyle dives deep on season-long trends to identify why the Americans could be underestimated, and lists the six he'd be taking to Bethpage - along with answering whether he'd pick himself to be a player-captain if in Keegan's shoes.
Smylie and Charlie open the episode reviewing a 2026 PGA TOUR schedule that looks somewhat different from season's past, and look ahead to the 2025 playoff finale at East Lake, making their picks for the eventual TOUR Champion.
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - 2026 PGA Tour Schedule
10:00 - New Events
13:40 - Kyle Porter joins the show
18:45 - Keegan's Dilemma
24:00 - Team USA predictions
28:00 - Team Europe predictions
36:00 - The Ryder Cup excitement
49:00 - New TOUR Championship format?
53:00 - Future of the Playoffs
57:00 - Farewell
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Aug 20
59 min

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the weekend in golf at the BMW Championship, discuss Fedex Cup standings and playoff storylines, and recap some interesting conversations Smylie had on-course at Caves Valley 👀 Tune in Wednesday for an in-depth Ryder Cup preview and US Am recap episode!
CHAPTERS
CHAPTERS
02:15 - Episode start
08:45 - Golf Recap
12:00 - Course Review
15:00 - Fairway Conditions
18:30 - Scheffler's Play
21:30 - Chris Gotterup Story
28:30 - Si Woo on TikTok
31:00 - Keegan Bradley Talk
34:00 - Scottie's Signature Moment
37:00 - Ryder Cup Team
40:00 - US Amateur
50:00 - Tour Championship Preview
55:00 - Final Wrap-Up
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Aug 18
1 hr 5 min

Smylie Kaufman is joined by Ian Baker-Finch - a beloved golf broadcaster who signed off on an emotional CBS broadcast for the final time at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Ian takes us through his golf journey - from an early TOUR win at Colonial, to his 1991 Open Championship triumph, the struggles that followed, and finding a fulfilling second act in the broadcast booth.
Smylie and Ian also trade thoughts on the modern game, from the progression in golf instruction and the way Ian used to create his own yardage books, to the complexity of the modern game - and whether some of that is unnecessary. Ian also shares his insights on the future of golf in Australia, emphasizing the importance of creating more global opportunities for players.
Check out his book, "Ian Baker-Finch: To Hell and Back," here: https://www.amazon.com/Ian-Baker-Finch-Hell-Geoff-Saunders/dp/1761451642/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Ian's broadcasting career and final sign-off
5:30 - Career Highlights
10:45 - Transition from playing to broadcasting
15:20 - The influence of Jack Nicklaus and early inspirations
20:00 - Evolution of golf instruction
25:40 - Challenges Ian's faced
30:15 - Reflections on the Open Championship win
35:50 - The mental and physical toll of professional golf
40:30 - Transition to broadcasting and finding new purpose
45:00 - The future of golf in Australia and global opportunities
50:20 - Closing thoughts and Ian's book release
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Aug 13
56 min

On this episode, Smylie and Charlie dive into the dramatic finish in the first round of the Fedex Cup playoffs. From unexpected leaderboard shifts to the intense playoff between Justin Rose and JJ Spaun, Smylie brings an insider look from a scorcher in Memphis. Plus, insights into the players' strategies and the impact of the new course conditions, analysis on FEC rankings heading into next week, and Ryder Cup implications.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:57 Justin Rose and JJ Spaun
06:06 JJ Spaun
10:08 Scottie Scheffler
13:02 Key Moments
16:01 Playoff Tension
21:49 Course Conditions and Challenges
35:30 Justin Rose's Resilience and Career Reflection
40:39 JJ Spaun's Breakthrough and Consistency
44:44 Tommy Fleetwood
51:10 Rickie Fowler
56:09 The FedEx Cup Bubble and Player Updates
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Aug 11
1 hr 2 min

Fresh off a trip abroad that saw him win the Scottish Open and place third at the Open Championship, Chris Gotterup joins Smylie Kaufman on the Smylie Show!
Chris details his journey from junior golfer in New Jersey to rising star on the PGA TOUR, discussing early influences, challenges faced during the COVID pandemic, and his transition from college golf at Rutgers to Oklahoma. Chris reflects on his stellar recent play, experiences at major tournaments, and his aspirations for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Chris's Early Life and Golf Journey
05:34 Transitioning from Rutgers to Oklahoma
08:22 The Impact of COVID on Chris' Career
10:47 College Golf Experience and Development
13:36 Turning Pro and Early Challenges
16:30 The Importance of Mental Focus in Golf
19:11 US Open Experience and Performance
21:55 The Road to the Ryder Cup
24:35 Reflections on the PGA Tour and Future Goals
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#golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #golfrecap #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #rydercup
Aug 6
1 hr 4 min

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they dive into Cam Young’s first victory in a runaway at the Wyndham Championship, what it means for him going forward, and how this could shake up the Ryder Cup selections 🇺🇸 They also preview the upcoming tour playoffs, and tease an exciting episode featuring Ryder Cup hopeful Chris Gotterup dropping later this week. Stay tuned, like, comment, & subscribe!
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & Overview
2:31 Cam Young's Victory
15:01 Ryder Cup Selections
30:01 Tour Playoffs Preview
45:01 Chris Gotterup Interview Teaser
50:01 Closing Thoughts
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Aug 4
59 min

Join Smylie Kaufman as he welcomes Harris English to the show! Harris shares insights from his incredible season, including a win and two runner-up major championship finishes. Dive into Harris's inspiring, challenging, rollercoaster journey from his junior golf days in Georgia to his rise in the PGA Tour, and hear about the trials and triumphs that have shaped his career. Whether you're a golf enthusiast or just love a good comeback story, this episode is packed with inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories from the no. 8 ranked golfer in the world!
CHAPTERS:
Intro - 0:00
Harris's Early Days in Georgia - 2:15
Junior Golf Experiences - 5:30
College Golf and Transition to Professional - 10:45
Challenges on the PGA Tour - 18:00
Major Achievements and Wins - 25:20
Ryder Cup Experience - 32:10
Overcoming Injuries and Setbacks - 40:00
Current Season Highlights - 47:30
Closing Thoughts and Future Goals - 55:00
Jul 31
1 hr 7 min

With just one week remaining in the PGA TOUR regular season before the FedEx Cup playoffs begin, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss Kurt Kitayama’s win at the 3M Open, Joaquin Niemann’s win on LIV, and where strong weeks for Jake Knapp and Chris Gotterup position them for Team USA Ryder Cup picks. Producer Jaxon Brown joins for his first extended show cameo to give his boots-on-the-ground report from TPC Twin Cities, and recaps his favorite moments from Happy Gilmore 2 with Smylie. Finally, Charlie brings some group chat beef to the show, as rumors that his North Carolina Tar Heels will join Smylie’s LSU Tigers in the SEC are heating up.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
05:00 Kurt Kitiyama's Victory and Its Implications
13:05 Joaquin Neimann
20:56 Jake Knapp
26:52 Ryder Cup Considerations and Player Rankings
29:24 Ryder Cup Team Dynamics
33:04 Player Performances and FedEx Cup Standings
36:57 Emerging Talents and Expectations
43:28 On-the-Ground Insights from TPC Twin Cities
48:37 Happy Gilmore 2: A Review
53:08 North Carolina's Potential SEC Move?!
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#golfhighlights #pgatour #3mopen #golf #rydercup #fedexcup #smylieshow
Jul 28
1 hr 1 min

While we've sadly wrapped up the 2025 major season - where did the time go?? - Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme take a look back at the year's biggest golf tournaments to relive their favorite memories, compare their preseason picks to the actual winners, and analyze who over- and underperformed. Smylie and Charlie also take a way-too-early look at the 2026 major slate, discuss venues, and make some predictions as to who will take home the hardware. Let's hear your predictions in the comments!
Chapters
00:00 The Aftermath of the 2025 Major Season
04:29 The Masters
20:35 PGA Championship
32:18 US Open
44:08 Memorable Moments from the Major Season
47:16 Looking Ahead to 2026: Major Predictions
52:51 Evaluating Player Performances in Major Championships
57:36 The Impact of Live Golf on Major Competitions
01:07:44 2026 Major Championship Odds and Predictions
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Jul 23
1 hr 23 min
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