The Smylie Show

For the second straight year, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are on location in Augusta previewing the Masters … from the parking lot of the iconic TBonz Steakhouse! Smylie and Charlie discuss course conditions for the year’s first major, each of the favorites and what type of form they bring to Georgia, and make picks as to who will don the green jacket this week.#golf #pgatour #masters #augusta 

Masters Week excitement fills the air as the hosts dive into Augusta National's iconic holes. They share insights on strategies for navigating tricky shots, from Magnolia to Redbud, enriched by commentary from reigning champion Scottie Scheffler. Amid lighthearted travel stories and evaluations of top players, they also discuss how weather can sway tournament outcomes. Get ready for a blend of expert golf analysis, humorous banter, and the thrill of one of the sport's most celebrated events!

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! #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #masters #tigerwoods #golfcoach #pgachampionship #brysondechambeau #xanderschauffele #scottiescheffler   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

Min Woo Lee secures his first PGA Tour win! 🏆 In this episode of The Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the week in golf, diving into Lee’s breakthrough performance at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, what changed for him, and how he capitalized on his strengths to take home the victory.   Other highlights include: - Scottie Scheffler’s play this week, and where his game is heading into the Masters. - A look at the evolving conditions at the Houston Open and their impact on play.   - The drama between Alejandro Tosti and Min Woo Lee during the final round.   - Insights into the upcoming Masters and Lee’s potential to contend at Augusta National.   - Fun moments with Padraig Harrington and Roger Clemens during a rain delay happy hour segment.     Smylie and Charlie close the show with a discussion about the budding rivalry in the YouTube Golf creator space.   Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes stories!   #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #masters #scottiescheffler   #pgatour #dpworldtour #tpcsummerlin #taylorpendrith #ludvigaberg   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Smylie’s Astros Game Experience 06:16 - The Chef’s First Win 10:57 - Min Woo Lee Wins Houston Open 13:11 - Min Woo Lee Profiles for Augusta National 17:28 - The Alejandro Tosti Soap Opera 20:10 - Was Min Woo playing slow? 23:31 - Scottie Scheffler 27:05 - Rory McIlroy 32:17 - Gary Woodland’s comeback story 43:22 - Gary Woodland’s “swag” 46:10 - The latest Masters exemptions 47:02 - Happy Hour Report 50:16 - Eugenio Chacarra Wins DP World Tour Event 58:04 - Golf Creator Wars? 1:01:10 - What's Next for Creator Classic?

We get smarter this week on the Smylie Show, as Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by two guests with a range of valuable insights on the state of golf!James Colgan - who runs the "Hot Mic" for GOLF.com - joins first to dive into his most recent story detailing the uptick in ratings for 2025 golf telecasts, and what impact that will have both in the short and long term for the PGA TOUR and its broadcast partners. You can find James' story here: https://golf.com/news/4-theories-golf-tv-ratings-rebound/We're then joined by Keith Stewart of "Read The Line" to recap the first night of the TGL Finals (which he's in attendance to cover), along with an early look at the Masters odds board and his picks for the Houston Open. You can find Keith's work here: https://www.readtheline.com/Whether you're curious about the state of pro golf, gearing up for the Masters, or just love a great #golfpodcast, this episode has it all!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly golf insights, expert analysis, and fun takes on the game! 🏌️‍♂️⛳ #progolf #justinthomas #scottiescheffler #pgachampionship #memorial #golftrip #livgolf #golfchannel #lpga #pgatour #dpworldtour #golftips #golfswingCHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction of today's guests03:30 - James Colgan of GOLF.com joins the show06:12 - Explaining the dynamics behind golf's ratings increase in 202513:50 - Future TV deals in golf16:34 - Creating a global golf product for TV26:34 - Keith Stewart of Read The Line joins the show31:01 - Discussing the TGL final35:40 - Taking an early look at the Masters odds board38:36 - Keith's Keys to the Masters44:30 - Expectations for LIV players at the Masters54:00 - Houston Open picks59:06 - See you soon!

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the week in golf, ranging from Viktor Hovland’s first trip back to the winner’s circle since the 2023 Tour Championship to another win for a rising star who could be the future face of the PGA TOUR.   Highlights include: - The keys to Viktor Hovland’s win despite his own frustrations with his golf swing 🏆   - Justin Thomas notches another runner-up finish, and how his game is shaping up ahead of the Masters 🔥   - Funny and chaotic moments on the course, like Adam Hadwin’s sprinkler mishap and Patton Kizzire’s unforgettable putter punt 🤣   - Masters prep insights, allergy struggles, and even Wendy’s Baconator runs during tournament weeks 🍔   - Discussion on young talents like Miles Russell and what the future holds for them in golf 🏌️     Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights and all the behind-the-scenes fun! #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #pgachampionship #justinthomas #scottiescheffler #viktorhovland #golfshow #golftips    CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 07:09 - Valspar Championship Recap 08:59 - Why the Valspar Championship is Underrated 12:05 - Ranking the Florida Swing 15:49 - Viktor Hovland wins the Valspar 21:25 - Is Hovland a “perfectionist?” 31:50 - Discussing Justin Thomas’ week 42:46 - Billy Horschel’s Left-Handed Escape Shot 44:54 - Golf Rage Medal Podium 46:10 - What types of fines does the PGA TOUR issue? 58:02 - Miles Russell Wins Sage Valley Junior Invitational 1:00:15 - NIL Impact on College Golf 1:11:38 - Closing Thoughts

Fresh off a thrilling comeback win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Russell Henley joins Smylie Kaufman to discuss the week at Bay Hill, his Presidents Cup pairing with Scottie Scheffler, and playing guitar on stage with some legends. Highlights include:  - Insights into his game plan at Bay Hill, including patience and precision under Sunday nerves.  - Russell's journey from amateur success to PGA TOUR consistency, balancing family life, and how his wife’s support has been a game-changer.  - Fun stories about painting, basketball rivalries on TOUR, and playing guitar with Darius Rucker!   Whether you're a golf enthusiast or just love hearing behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is packed with memorable moments and expert insights.   Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf stories, PGA TOUR recaps, and exclusive interviews! #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #pgachampionship #arnoldpalmer #scottiescheffler  #golfhighlights #pgatourinsights #golfnews #russellhenley #masters #pga #golfcoach CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:23 - Winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational03:24 - Playing with Collin Morikawa on Sunday06:11 - Henley's Sunday Opportunity07:52 - Chip-in Moment on 1612:27 - Living in Columbus, Georgia14:43 - Family Support19:06 - Continuing Amateur Golf After Pro Win22:10 - College Golf Career24:24 - First PGA Tour Victory26:40 - Keys to Longevity and Success28:34 - Challenges on the PGA Tour31:14 - Playing Guitar with Darius Rucker35:16 - Young Russell vs. Current Russell38:00 - Tips to Improve Iron Play41:44 - Meaning of Presidents Cup Selection45:34 - Playing with Scottie Scheffler in Presidents Cup49:47 - PGA Tour Basketball Team53:11 - Importance of Goal Setting54:49 - Like and Subscribe

Fresh off the course at TPC Sawgrass after following Rory McIlroy for his three-hole playoff victory, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme on his car ride home while recapping the 2025 PLAYERS Championship. Smylie covers everything from the wildly shifting weather conditions in Ponte Vedra Beach to what he saw from Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas as we look ahead to the first major of the year in less than a month. Smylie and Charlie also discuss some off-the-course storylines, including the back-and-forth between Collin Morikawa and the media, and bizarre exchange between Rory and Texas junior Luke Potter during a Tuesday practice round.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Smylie drives home 02:10 - Monday Playoff: Rory McIlroy vs. JJ Spaun 10:38 - Analyzing Rory's performance 19:08 - AnalyzingScottie Scheffler's performance 23:02 - Sunday's weather delay 27:40 - Saturday's wild conditions 30:34 - Justin Thomas ties the course record Friday 35:46 - How close was Akshay Bhatia? 43:18 - Morikawa clashes with the media 51:22 - Discussing the Rory McIlroy - Luke Potter practice round incident 1:05:25 - Matt Fitzpatrick and Billy Foster Split 1:06:00 - Tiger Woods Achilles Surgery 1:08:30 - Joaquin Niemann wins again on LIV

Webb Simpson joins Smylie Kaufman during PLAYERS week to reflect on his 2018 win at TPC Sawgrass, his 2012 U.S. Open win, and much, much more. Webb shares everything from how meaningful it was to represent Team USA in six Ryder or Presidents Cups as a player (and another as an assistant captain), to his robust on-the-road setup used for making his perfect cup of coffee. 🔥 Highlights from the episode:- Ryder Cup & Presidents Cup stories, including memories with Tiger Woods and Ian Poulter.  - How Webb adjusted to the belly putter ban and found success again.  - Balancing life as a pro golfer with a big family, and why he cut back on his schedule.  - Reflections on his wins in the 2012 U.S. Open and 2018 PLAYERS Championship.  - The advice Webb would give to his 23-year-old self. Don’t miss Webb’s honest take on the highs and lows of his career, his thoughts on the current PGA Tour, and how he stays motivated for the future while mentoring the next generation of golfers. ✅ Like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights, stories, and advice from the pros!  #ProGolfLessons #Golf #PGATour #GolfPodcast #WebbSimpson #SmylieKaufman #ProGolf #RyderCup #GolfTips #pgatour #webbsimpsonadvice #pga #mentalgolftips #playerschampionship #tpcsawgrass CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:25 - How Webb Simpson makes a cup of coffee on the road05:35 - The Bible Caddy Podcast08:49 - Adjusting his PGA TOUR schedule11:44 - Assessing the state of his game14:25 - Reflecting on team experiences19:50 - Memorable shanks!22:38 - Playing against Ian Poulter in the Ryder Cup27:18 - How data is used for Ryder Cup pairings32:10 - The belly putter ban and how he reacted36:20 - Getting out of a slump40:50 - PLAYERS Championship vs US Open42:40 - THE PLAYERS: Better in March or May?45:28 - Webb's best chance to win the Masters48:30 - What advice he'd give to his younger self50:53 - Like and Subscribe

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme live stream the morning after a down-to-the-wire finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as the Florida Swing rolls on! Smylie was on the ground for NBC and Golf Channel witnessing some tough course conditions that developed throughout the week at Bay Hill, and provides insight on equipment and ball changes that players made to accommodate for the firm and fast greens. Smylie and Charlie take a brief look at the developing Ryder Cup picture - both the players who seem like locks at this stage, and who could be playing their way into the picture. The show closes with a look ahead to the PLAYERS Championship - what we should expect for course conditions, and which names near the top of the board and a bit further down we think could win at TPC Sawgrass.