Smylie Kaufman is joined by golf analytics authority Rick Gehman, the creator of RickRunGood.com and host of CBS Sports’ First Cut Podcast, for a deep dive into the world of golf data, modeling, betting edges, and modern player strategy.Rick breaks down how the PGA TOUR is evolving through analytics, why driving is more valuable than ever, how players misinterpret ShotLink data, and where fans can actually find a meaningful betting advantage.Smylie and Rick also get into:- Why baseball analytics paved the way for golf- How players should interpret their own ShotLink stats- Why proximity is one of the most misunderstood metrics- What really wins under pressure- The biggest Ryder Cup mistakes made by Team USA- Why the European model works — and how the U.S. can fix it- Which rising players are primed for breakout seasons- And the surprising ways modern players use (and misuse) dataThis episode is packed with insight for golf fans, bettors, stat nerds, and players alike.Don't forget to like, comment & subscribe to support the show!CHAPTERS:#TheSmylieShow #RickGehman #GolfAnalytics #PGATour #GolfBetting #GolfStats #RickRunGood #GolfPodcast #DataGolf #ShotLink #GolfStrategy