The Smylie Show

Two rounds of 2026’s first major are in the books, and Rory McIlroy is off to a record-setting start in his title defense. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all that they saw Friday at Augusta, and answer some hypothetical questions - what happens if Rory wins his second Masters at a record-setting pace? What happens if he somehow loses the tournament?

All that + discussing a big name who missed the cut, and what we think the course conditions at Augusta will be on the weekend.

Tune in Saturday night as we track Rory an...

As the first round of the Masters Tournament concludes, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the Thursday action from Augusta National - Rory McIlroy cruises to a co-lead in his title defense, while some big names struggle as the golf course gets firm and fast much earlier than expected.

Smylie and Charlie discuss the difficulty of approaches into the 13th and 15th holes, predict conditions as the week progresses, and take questions from producer Jaxon Brown.

Tune in tomorrow - as we recap the cut, and who looks positioned to win the first major...

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are boots on the ground in Augusta for a full Masters preview episode, breaking down everything you need to know heading into the first major of the year.

From course conditions and weather impact to the player profiles most likely to contend, the guys dive deep into what it takes to win at Augusta National Golf Club. With firm greens, tricky winds, and premium iron play expected to be the difference, they analyze the key contenders and build the blueprint for a Masters champion.

Plus, reactions to JJ Spaun’s wi...

Jim “Bones” Mackay joins Smylie Kaufman for a one-of-a-kind walk through Augusta National Golf Club — breaking down every hole like he’s on the bag at the Masters.

From tee shot decisions to green complexes, Bones shares decades of insight, stories from caddying for major champions, and the subtle details that make Augusta the most strategic course in golf.

This is a true hole-by-hole masterclass — how to think, where to miss, and what it actually takes to play Augusta National.

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00:06:19 Hole 1: Tea Olive
00:14:00 Hole 2: Pink Dogwood
00:21:20 Hole 3: Flowering Peach
00:27:1...

Sepp Straka joins Smylie Kaufman on The Smylie Show for a wide-ranging conversation on fatherhood, growing up between Austria and Georgia, competing alongside his twin brother Sam, and the path that took him from an under-the-radar junior to one of the best players in the world. Sepp talks about his time at Georgia, why that qualifying culture helped shape him, how he ended up with Srixon after college, and why his equipment setup immediately gave him confidence heading into Q-School.

Later, Sepp gets into the real turning points in his PGA TOUR career: the early inconsistency, working...

Smylie Kaufman is joined by former PGA TOUR pro and TGL analyst Roberto Castro to unpack everything from TGL’s second season. After a full year on the broadcast, Roberto shares what he learned in the booth, how the league evolved from Year 1 to Year 2, and why the level of play and team strategy took such a big leap. They also dive into Los Angeles Golf Club’s championship run, the teams that impressed and disappointed, and how TGL can help younger players grow by competing alongside proven veterans.

Roberto also explains why certain players and teams seem...

Gary Woodland completes one of the most emotional wins of the season at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down both the meaning of the moment and the golf that got it done. They dive into the harrowing neurological trauma Woodland's been dealing with privately and publicly on his seven-year journey back to the winner's circle, the ball-speed and putting numbers that stood out, and what this win means for Gary - and a number of other players inside and outside the OWGR Top 50 - as we look ahead to the Masters.

Smylie Kaufman sits down with two elite perspectives in golf:

First, recent Arnold Palmer Invitational winner Akshay Bhatia joins to break down his victory at Bay Hill, his evolving game, and how confidence, putting, and mindset fueled his breakthrough.

Then, sports psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe joins to unpack the mental side of elite performance—highlighting Cam Young’s Players Championship win, pressure, confidence, and why perfection is the biggest myth in golf.

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0:00 Intro...

A week after coming up one shot short at the PLAYERS, Matt Fitzpatrick got right back to work and won the Valspar Championship. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the swing work he's done with Mark Blackburn, what stood out most about his mentality after the near miss at Sawgrass, and whether his current form should have people paying closer attention heading into Augusta. They also dive into the pace-of-play controversy on Sunday, with Smylie offering perspective from inside the ropes on what actually frustrates players and how those situations can throw contenders out of rhythm.

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Fresh off his first PGA Tour win at the Genesis Invitational, Jacob Bridgeman sat down with Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme to break down the week that changed his career.

Topics Covered
• Bridgeman’s breakthrough win at Riviera
• Playing Sunday with Rory McIlroy
• Tiger Woods reacting to his ball-striking
• Surviving pressure on the back nine
• The new wave of young American PGA Tour stars
• Growing up in South Carolina with Masters dreams
• "Short-Sided" lightning round

Jacob dives into the surreal experience of winning at Riviera, the messages that flooded his phon...

The 2026 PLAYERS Championship delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the season, with Cam Young emerging victorious from a group including Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Åberg, Xander Schauffele, and Robert MacIntyre.

Smylie Kaufman walked inside the ropes with the final group, and breaks down exactly how Young pulled it off, from a clutch birdie on 17 to one of the longest drives ever recorded on the 18th hole at Sawgrass.

Smylie and Charlie Hulme dive into the duel between Cam Young and Matt Fitzpatrick, the key swing and strategy adjustments that changed the tournament, and the i...

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are on-site at TPC Sawgrass to preview the 2026 PLAYERS Championship. From the course conditions and weather draw to the unique strategy required at Pete Dye’s iconic stadium course, the guys break down everything to watch this week.

They discuss Rory McIlroy’s back concerns, Scottie Scheffler’s surprising iron-play dip, and the type of player who actually wins at Sawgrass, before diving into their One-and-Done picks and sleeper contenders for the week.

With potential mud balls, gusty winds, and the terrifying closing stretch of 16-17-18, this year’s PLAYERS...

Akshay Bhatia delivered one of the most electric Sundays of the PGA Tour season at Bay Hill, draining over 144 feet of putts and storming back to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational in a playoff. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down how Bhatia’s short game carried him to victory on brutally firm, “crispy” greens that had the entire field on edge all week.

The guys also dive into Daniel Berger’s incredible comeback, analyzing the encouraging signs after nearly two years battling injuries and setbacks. Plus, they discuss strong performances from Ludvig Åberg, Cam Young, and Collin Mo...

Justin Thomas returns to The Smylie Show (a record fourth time!) for a candid conversation on everything from fatherhood to his back surgery & rehab. JT explains how taking the long view on recovery changed his mindset — and how becoming a dad reshaped the way he practices and competes.

He also retraces the beginnings of his friendly "rivalry" with Jordan Spieth - including their dinner before he won his first major at Quail Hollow, the legendary SB2K16 trip, and more untold stories. Plus, JT discusses his relationship with Tiger Woods, and shares stories about learning from and co...

Smylie and Charlie recap a wild Sunday at PGA National where the Bear Trap once again decided the Cognizant Classic. After Shane Lowry appeared in total control — birdieing 9, eagling 10, and building a three-shot lead — everything unraveled at the 16th tee. The guys break down the wind setup, hole locations, and the pivotal swings that flipped the tournament in minutes. They dive into Nico’s composure, his no-bogey weekend, and what this win says about his resilience after a rocky rookie season. Plus: Shane Lowry’s growing 54-hole storyline, Brooks Koepka’s encouraging signs with the putter, Max Homa’s progress, th...

Luke Clanton returns to TSS to talk life as a PGA Tour member — the travel grind, gaining confidence, and what he’s learned competing against the best players in the world.

Luke dives into mindset, discipline, training, expectations, and why loving the process is everything at the highest level.

Plus: Stick around for "Short-Sided" to hear what advice Luke would give to future Florida State Seminoles Charlie Woods and Miles Russell!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Luke Clanton Returns...

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Jacob Bridgeman’s statement win at the Genesis Invitational, Rory McIlroy’s late charge, and Adam Scott reminding everyone that elite ball-striking never ages.

From soft conditions changing Riviera’s identity to Scottie Scheffler’s bizarre slow-start trend, this episode dives deep into what actually mattered this week — and what it means heading into the Florida Swing.

Plus: rising young Americans, blade putter debates 😂, and the bigger PGA Tour schedule conversation that keeps getting louder.

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Haotong Li joins The Smylie Show for perhaps the most laughs we’ve had in an episode yet 😂

Haotong takes us on quite the journey - from growing up in Shanghai, to learning English from Kevin Hart, to playing in the final group of the 2025 Open Championship with Scottie Scheffler.

We also rewind to a wild sequence of events at the Presidents Cup (that has since led to a friendship with Justin Thomas) and playing on Rory McIlroy’s team in the Golf Channel Games.

Enjoy our conversation with Haotong … and a Happy Chinese N...

Collin’s performance, Scottie Scheffler’s ridiculous charge, Pebble’s conditions, and the bigger conversation around the course’s place on the schedule.

Plus — Anthony Kim delivers one of the most improbable wins in modern golf history!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Morikawa Wins Pebble Beach
02:10 Why We Doubt Morikawa
04:30 Elite Ball Striking vs Putting Concerns
07:05 The Insane Saturday Round
09:20 Scottie Scheffler’s Sunday Charge
12:05 Anthony Kim’s Historic LIV Win
15:30 The Emotional AK Moment
18:05 Anth...

Join us for another episode of The Smylie Show as Smylie Kaufman sits down with Mark Blackburn, recently named Golf Digest’s No. 1 Coach in America, to go deep on what actually separates elite ball-strikers from everyone else.
Mark breaks down:

• Coaching Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Max Homa, and Daniel Berger
• Why Scottie Scheffler is the best ball-striker in the world
• Matchups vs “perfect” golf swings
• Technology, data, and why simplicity lives on the other side of complexity
• Developing juniors, rebuilding injured players, and creating tour-level speed

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap Chris Gotterup and Patrick Reed winning their respective second tournament in three starts to move into the top 20 in the world rankings.

They also discuss whether fans at the WM PHX Open crossed a line in interfering with Hideki Matsuyama twice on Sunday. Finally, they address the revived debate - should the PLAYERS be considered the fifth major?

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Ryan Gerard joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on The Smylie Show for a conversation covering everything from finding Mauritius on a map so he could earn a Masters invite, to his lack of a dining room table 😂

The guys dive into Ryan’s UNC days, the legendary “Mr. Clutch” shirt, Steak Wednesdays with Ben Griffin, and the big-money offer he turned down in December 2025.

Plus: A robust Scotty Cameron collection, how his caddie "Pepsi" earned the nickname, and why Ryan’s apartment has more putting mats than plates.

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the golf action and news of the past week, from Justin Rose's historic win at the Farmers Insurance Open, to Brooks Koepka's much-anticipated return to the PGA TOUR, to Patrick Reed's departure from LIV Golf.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the golf action and news of the past week, from Justin Rose's historic win at the Farmers Insurance Open, to Brooks Koepka's much-anticipated return to the PGA TOUR, to Patrick Reed's departure from LIV Golf.

Cam Young joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on the long journey to his first PGA Tour win, battling expectations, Ryder Cup pressure at Bethpage, and how trusting the process changed his career.

Cam opens up about Monday qualifiers, financial uncertainty early in his career, putting struggles, mental growth, and what finally clicked during his breakout run — culminating in a win, a Ryder Cup selection, and one of the most emotional stretches of his career.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Offseason life & family
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Fresh off a full week of broadcasting the American Express on the Golf Channel, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme to break down the 20th win of Scottie Scheffler’s PGA TOUR career.

Smylie and Charlie are then joined by 18-year-old Blades Brown, fresh off an incredible week that saw him nearly shoot 59, and star alongside the world No. 1 in the final group on Sunday.

Smylie and Charlie return to wrap remaining AmEx storylines before closing the show with Smylie’s first-ever earthquake experience (complete with a stunning Smylie reveal), plus a cameo from producer Jaxon Brow...

Welcome to another episode of The Smylie Show! This week, Smylie Kaufman sits down with Aldrich Potgieter to unpack one of the fastest rises in professional golf.

Aldrich walks through his journey from growing up between South Africa and Australia to winning the British Amateur, playing major championships at 17, surviving Q-School, grinding through the Korn Ferry Tour, and breaking through on the PGA Tour.

They dive deep into major championship moments, distance control, equipment decisions, working with Justin Parsons, earning a PGA Tour card under pressure, and managing expectations as one of the youngest players...

Chris Gotterup opened the 2026 PGA Tour season with a statement win at the Sony Open in Hawaii, and Smylie Kaufman was on-site to call it all week on the Golf Channel.

Smylie and Charlie Hulme break down Gotterup’s dominant Sunday performance, his driving “superpowers,” and what parts of his game are taking him into an elite category on Tour.

Plus, thoughts on the future of PGA Tour events in Hawaii, Vijay Singh’s ageless performance, Jordan Spieth’s club tinkering, and quotes from Rory McIlroy on Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour and the futu...

Ludvig Åberg joins Smylie Kaufman to dive deep on a number of topics - witnessing Rory McIlroy's shot of the 2025 Masters from a fairway over, the strategy he employs at some of Augusta National's most pivotal holes, and nearly shooting a 59 at Bethpage Black!

One of the most talented young players in the game of golf, Ludvig begins by retracing an unusual start to the 2025 season - tons of promise derailed by sickness at Torrey Pines and Pebble Beach, before receiving a redemption shot a month later at the Genesis Invitational.

Ludvig also details some o...

The PGA Tour season officially begins at the Sony Open, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down everything you need to know about Waialae Country Club — from course architecture and strategy to which players are best positioned to start the year strong.

Later in the episode, Smylie sits down with longtime Hawaii golf voice Mark Rolfing for an important conversation on the future of professional golf in Hawaii, the water crisis at Kapalua, and why these tournaments matter so deeply to the islands.

From Sony Open contenders and course fit to Ryder Cup crowd be...

The Korn Ferry Tour is producing real PGA Tour talent — but the pipeline is tougher than ever with fewer cards available.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Golf Channel analyst James Nitties to break down the 2026 PGA Tour rookie class, including:
• Why winning on the Korn Ferry Tour doesn’t guarantee a PGA Tour card anymore
• Which players have true star potential (including Johnny Keefer)
• What went wrong — and what changes — for Adrien Dumont de Chassart
• Why Pierceson Coody is a breakout candidate if he settles the mental side
• The upside (and challe...

The 2026 golf season is here.

On this episode of The Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the upcoming year in professional golf with full-season predictions.

They dive into:

- Who dominates the PGA Tour in 2026
- Over/unders on Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy & Tommy Fleetwood
- Major Championship previews and winner picks
- What stats actually matter heading into the season
- Which stars could break through — and who might regress

From Augusta to Royal Birkdale, this is the ultimate 2026 golf season preview.

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The final Smylie Show of 2025 is here — and there’s a LOT to unpack.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the biggest golf storylines of the year, starting with the shocking news that Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf, what that means for the league, and how it impacts players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm moving forward.

We dive into: What Brooks’ exit really means Whether Bryson could eventually leave LIV How the PGA Tour might handle players returning The future of LIV Golf as a product And the ripple effects across professional golf
Th...

TGL is back for a second season after a maiden voyage that captivated a large audience, while leaving room for some upgrades that will roll out soon - and Smylie Kaufman & Charlie Hulme are here to break it all down on The Smylie Show.

Smylie is joined first by Roberto Castro with a big announcement! After playing an integral role in helping TMRW Sports develop the TGL competitive structure, Roberto will join the broadcast as an analyst providing insight on the many strategic elements at play.

Smylie and Charlie are then joined by a recurring guest...

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme open the show by breaking down the latest shifts in professional golf — from Tiger Woods’ role on the Future Competition Committee to the PGA Tour’s potential move toward a more condensed schedule.

Smylie is later joined by Golf Channel’s Steve Sands for a wide-ranging conversation on the Golf Channel Games, covering golf in the modern media era, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler’s legacy moments, LIV Golf’s long-term impact, and what fans and broadcasters want from the future of the game.

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back for a packed episode featuring a guest appearance from 2025 Australian Open champion Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen - fresh off his win at Royal Melbourne!

Charlie opens and closes the show with some heartfelt reflections following his father’s passing. The guys then jump into all the action from the Bahamas - Hideki Matsuyama’s outrageous short game and putter collection, grading Scottie Scheffler's first year with a new putting grip, Wyndham Clark’s viral “turf conditions” quote, and a behind-the-scenes look at Smylie's pro-am round in Albany.

Then Rasmus joins the show — jet...

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 th...

Brad Dalke joins Smylie Kaufman following his victory at the Internet Invitational — an event that shattered YouTube golf records and introduced millions to one of the most talented ball-strikers in the creator space.

Brad breaks down:

• What the week was really like
• The emotion of winning alongside Francis and the late Cody “Beef” Franke
• How the million-dollar pressure exposed every golfer
• His unbelievable junior/amateur career (Thunderbird win at 13, 5 Wyndham Cups, U.S. Am finalist)
• Arm-wrestling Rory McIlroy at 13
• Battling driver issues through college & pro golf
• His unexpected transition into Good Good & YouTube...

The PGA TOUR is changing — but is it changing for the better?

With the fall PGA TOUR season headed towards a close, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme take a look some big category and card changes on the way for the 2026 PGA TOUR season. Smylie and Charlie take a look back at the 2025 season to examine how differences in points for signature and full-field events played out, and whether certain players benefited more than others in that structure.

PLUS — huge news: The Smylie Show is heading to GOLF CHANNEL beginning January 2026, airing Wednesdays at 9 AM Eastern. Smyl...

Before Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme get to golf’s biggest news of the past week - LIV Golf moving from 54 to 72 holes - we begin by detailing Smylie’s brutal onset of “dad back” that left him crawling around the house. Charlie then recounts his cathartic return to golf at Hidden Creek - from a rain-soaked finish to a well-deserved steam shower.

From there, the guys dig into LIV’s move to 72-hole events: does it help majors performance, OWGR hopes, or brand identity? They hit fan reactions, Rory’s take, player pathways, and why 72 holes might help some st...