Show notes
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme kick off this week’s episode catching up on dad life, bedtime chaos, and a wild rant about Brian Kelly’s LSU exit before diving deep into the rise of sports gambling in professional golf — and whether it could ever impact the PGA Tour.Then, Smylie sits down with Mason Howell, the 18-year-old phenom who won the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship — making him the third-youngest champion in history. Mason opens up about:• His emotional journey from small-town Georgia to golf’s biggest stage• What it felt like to qualify for the U.S. Open and earn a Masters invite• Competing against top amateurs like Tommy Morrison and Ben James• The pressures of high school life after winning one of golf’s biggest titlesA can’t-miss conversation about the next great name in golf.00:00 Dad life updates and bedtime chaos04:30 LSU, Brian Kelly, and college football chaos11:15 Gambling scandals19:10 Could golf ever face a gambling crisis?27:10 How betting affects players and fans31:40 Mason Howell Interview32:00 Life after winning the U.S. Am — back to high school reality33:40 Growing up in Thomasville and discovering golf36:20 Qualifying for the U.S. Open at 18 years old39:10 Competing at Oakmont and learning from the pros43:15 The grind of the U.S. Amateur at Olympic Club47:45 Facing Tommy Morrison and Ben James in match play49:50 Taking down John Daly in a thriller51:00 Securing Masters and Walker Cup spots54:00 What’s next for Mason Howell1:12:10 Smylie’s thoughts on the next wave of young golf talent1:16:25 Comparing today’s amateur game to the PGA Tour1:20:00 Charlie’s take: what makes great golfers stand out early1:24:10 Smylie shares his Masters memories1:29:00 Wrapping up — offseason plans and what’s next on The Smylie Show🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📺 Watch full episodes weekly here on The Smylie Show#golf #TheSmylieShow #SmylieKaufman #MasonHowell #USAmateur #GolfPodcast #GolfLife #PGA #Masters #GeorgiaGolf #AmateurGolf #NextGenGolf #GolfInterview #GolfContent #GolfTalk