

The Smylie Show
The Smylie Show
Smylie Kaufman is a PGA Tour winner, pro golf broadcaster, and the host of "The Smylie Show". Every week, along with his producer and co-host Charlie Hulme, Smylie provides insights and analysis on the game of golf (along with a handful of other miscellaneous items), in addition to sharing long-form conversations with Tour pros and other celebrities who love the game.
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Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 27min
Billy Horschel Interview: Recapping the Open Championship grind + the state of the PGA Tour
Eight-time PGA Tour winner and 2014 FedEx Cup champion Billy Horschel joins Smylie Kaufman to discuss the state of his game, sports fandom, and much more! Coming off what he'd describe as one of his worst seasons on Tour, Billy discusses his climb back to 27th in the FedEx Cup - which will qualify him for 2025 signature events - with just one event remaining before the playoffs begin. One key piece of that journey came at Royal Troon, where he grinded his way through brutal and rapidly-changing weather conditions to a T2 finish - including one of the more impressive rounds Smylie has witnessed while on the call for NBC. Billy and Smylie also go in depth on the changing structure of the PGA Tour, how Billy became a West Ham United fan, and whether the Hammers or his Florida Gators will be the next to hoist a trophy. Finally, Charlie Hulme joins Smylie to make one-and-done picks for the Wyndham Championship. Key Highlights:- Billy's mental approach at the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon- How he became a supporter of West Ham, and their chances to win the Premier League- Thoughts on the PGA Tour's evolving model, signature events, and how many cards should be awarded on a yearly basis- Billy's advice for young dads and junior golfers- Previewing the Wyndham Championship CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro04:46 - Billy Horschel joins the show06:10 - Favorite Florida Gators football game he's ever been to10:31 - Advice for young dads11:32 - Tips for junior golfers14:25 - Work ethic and personal growth19:35 - The 2024 Open Championship30:34 - Billy's mindset for final rounds34:01 - Weather conditions at Royal Troon42:13 - How Billy became a West Ham supporter44:13 - Trophy Predictions: Florida Gators vs. West Ham46:40 - FedEx Cup points system53:36 - Optimal number of TOUR cards59:15 - Billy's goal of making the Presidents Cup team1:03:05 - The Billy Horschel Family Foundation1:10:40 - Wyndham Championship Preview + One-and-Done picks1:26:48 - Outro

Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 13min
Olympic Golf Recap: Scheffler’s Sunday Surge
Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they dive into the thrilling Olympic men's golf tournament where American Scottie Scheffler's stunning final round charge stole the show and a gold medal win in epic fashion! They break down dramatic leaderboard changes, key moments from Scottie’s back-nine run to gold, and varied performances from the final group of Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, and Tommy Fleetwood. The duo also discusses the state of Olympic golf since its return in 2016, briefly looks ahead to the final event on the PGA Tour calendar before the FedEx Cup playoffs begin, and of course cannot wrap the show without offering Charlie a chance to field questions related to his recent personal-best round. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:11 - Scottie Scheffler wins Olympic gold06:15 - How Scottie Scheffler made up a four-shot deficit on Sunday16:53 - A disappointing conclusion to Jon Rahm's Olympics21:10 - Xander Schauffele misses out on a podium27:13 - Tommy Fleetwood wins a silver medal30:16 - Hideki Matsuyama earns bronze34:00 - Best Sunday leaderboard of the year?39:12 - Debating potential Olympic golf formats42:24 - OWGR points for Olympic golf49:28 - Wyndham Clark claws back into contention after a slow start53:18 - Victor Perez puts on a thrilling Sunday show for the French home crowd54:06 - Wyndham Championship preview59:13 - Closing thoughts on Olympic golf1:00:01 - BREAKING (70) NEWS: Charlie shoots 661:05:26 - A series of complaints and proposals to the USGA regarding the handicap system1:11:40 - Closing thoughts

Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 57min
Recapping Smylie's Ireland Golf Trip with Justin Thomas & Jordan Spieth + Olympics picks
The Smylie Show golf trip review train keeps rolling! This week we add a new stop - Ireland - and two special guests in Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth to recap an unforgettable spin around the greater Dublin area with Smylie Kaufman.We begin with Charlie Hulme joining Smylie for a full deep dive on rounds at The European Club, The Island Golf Club, Portmarnock Golf Club, and County Louth Golf Club. Justin joins next to ask some hard - but fair! - questions about Jordan being off his scorecard keeping game (and delivers an all-time Wear SPF read - use code SMYLIE50 at wearspf.com right now!), followed by Jordan explaining his side of that story and crowning a Trip MVP. Finally, Charlie rejoins Smylie to make some One-and-Done(-ish) picks for the men's Olympic Golf competition at Le Golf National in Paris.The conversation is filled with laughter and insights as they discuss the logistics of organizing a golf trip with PGA Tour players, the beauty of Irish golf courses, and the camaraderie that made the trip special. Plus, don't miss the hilarious moments of trying to navigate Irish ATMs and some unforgettable first tee shots!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro02:00 - Trip planning tips06:10 - The European Club19:50 - The Island Golf Club28:08 - Portmarnock Golf Club37:01 - County Louth Golf Club44:45 - Justin Thomas joins the show47:53 - Origin of WearSPF partnership50:34 - How the Ireland trip made it out of the group chat52:20 - Highlights from the Ireland trip57:42 - JT's most nervous putt01:00:38 - Jordan's birthday celebration01:03:10 - JT's favorite hole01:04:19 - Justin makes his podcast ad read debut for Wear SPF01:08:18 - Jordan Spieth joins the show01:15:03 - Fixing Big James’ knee01:15:08 - Scorecard-keeping struggles01:18:40 - Portmarnock Golf Club01:20:55 - Did Jordan get any poor lines?01:23:16 - MVP of the trip01:30:39 - One-and-done picks for the men's Olympic Golf competition01:53:20 - Remembering Mark Carnevale01:55:56 - Final Thoughts

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 10min
3M Open Recap: Jhonattan Vegas victory + POY Discussion + Ireland Trip Sneak Peek
Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as the duo discusses: - Jhonattan Vegas's remarkable return to the winner's circle with his victory at the 3M Open.- The intriguing dynamics of the PGA Tour as they gear up for the FedEx Cup playoffs.- A sneak peek at Smylie’s recent golf trip to Ireland, joined by Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth.- The ongoing Player of the Year debate between Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, weighing their stats and future performances, and how the Olympic golf events might influence the conversation. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro02:45 - 3M Open Recap14:16 - Signature Event Points Breakdown19:41 - Comparing Min Woo Lee to Signature Event Players23:05 - PGA Tour Goals and Objectives25:12 - PGA Tour Information Gathering Insights30:53 - Reality of Relegation Systems in Golf37:51 - PGA Tour Card Allocation41:53 - LIV vs. PGA Tour Schedule Comparison47:20 - Future of Golf Predictions48:57 - 2025 LIV Golf Schedule Overview56:45 - Richard Bland Lifetime Earnings Overview59:10 - LIV Trivia59:30 - Player of the Year Debate01:05:45 - One and Done Update01:07:06 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 37min
The Birthplace of Golf: Reviewing Charlie's Scotland Golf Trip
Join Smylie Kaufman and host Charlie Hulme for a unique episode of The Smylie Show! With Smylie in Ireland on a golf trip of his own, Charlie takes center stage to recap his recent trip to Scotland with his dad, where he played 13 rounds in eight days. Listen in as Charlie recounts playing some of the world's most historic courses in the birthplace of golf, including Turnberry Ailsa, North Berwick, and the Old Course at St. Andrews Links. And go check out the full episode on our YouTube page for all of the included visuals! - **Highlights:** - The best way to plan a golf trip to Scotland - The charm of Scottish links golf and the different shots it requires - Comparisons to American golf courses - Insights into Scottish golf culture and hospitality - Smylie ranks his favorites of the courses Charlie presents CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:40 - Caffeine and Cardio06:25 - What We’re Doing Today07:19 - Scotland Trip Review Preview11:52 - Staying at three different Marine & Lawn hotels14:18 - Dundonald Links19:58 - Trump Turnberry (Ailsa)27:44 - Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns play Turnberry30:20 - Western Gailes34:34 - Best Caddie Name of the Trip36:08 - Prestwick40:36 - North Berwick48:22 - Planning a golf trip to Scotland51:50 - Carnoustie Golf Links1:01:02 - Panmure Golf Club1:06:00 - St. Andrews Links, Jubilee Course1:09:28 - Crail Golfing Society, Balcomie Course1:20:18 - Dumbarnie Links1:24:34 - St. Andrews Links, Old Course1:29:57 - Kingsbarns Golf Links

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
Open Championship Recap: The X Factor at Royal Troon
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme look back at a highly entertaining week at Royal Troon which saw wild weather, a challenging course setup, and Xander Schauffele hoisting the Claret Jug as the winner of the 152nd Open Championship. Smylie and Charlie marvel at the new level Xander has reached this season, shedding the "best player to have never won a major tag" by winning two in his last three tries. SK and CH also reflect on the weeks of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm, and how each will evaluate their respective major performances in 2024. The show wraps with a brief discussion of the conditions at Troon before Smylie heads off to begin a golf trip in Ireland!

Jul 20, 2024 • 19min
Open Championship Day 3 Journal
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap day three at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, where Smylie is on-site broadcasting the major for NBC Sports. Saturday's conditions for the final groups, according to SK, were some of the most difficult he has seen - *ever* - for a major championship. Smylie was assigned to Justin Rose and Billy Horschel's group today, and details a round that saw the latter take the outright lead heading into Sunday. Smylie and Charlie play a guessing game using Data Golf's predictive odds ranking the five players with the best chance to hoist the Claret Jug tomorrow.

Jul 19, 2024 • 31min
Open Championship Day 2 Journal
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap day two at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, where Smylie is on-site broadcasting the major for NBC Sports. Friday's cut resulted in some shocking names missing the weekend - Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Viktor Hovland, and Bryson DeChambeau, among others - and SK explains why that was the case given the conditions at Troon. Smylie was the walker assigned to Shane Lowry's group and goes through his bizarre playing of the 11th hole resulting in double bogey, in addition to the two birdies he made coming down the stretch to take the lead. We could not make it through the episode without discussing Smylie's attire in the booth - he donned a traditional Scottish kilt to close Friday's coverage window, and explains how that went down.

Jul 18, 2024 • 21min
Open Championship Day 1 Journal
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the action from day one of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, where Smylie is on-site broadcasting the major for NBC Sports. On a day with wind, rain and cold dominating the early wave, it was Daniel Brown who surged to the first-round lead near the conclusion of the late wave, while Smylie called the action from the booth on Peacock. SK and CH reflect on the day that Shane Lowry had sitting in solo second, a guy that Smylie loved as part of his weekly picks. Rory McIlroy's round got away from him quickly on Thursday - Smylie offers insights as the walker who was assigned to follow Rory's group. Finally, Smylie and Charlie discuss another hot start for Justin Thomas on the strength of an excellent putting performance, and whether he can sustain that momentum for the next three days.

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 21min
The Open Championship Preview: Smylie’s On-Site Insights!
Join Smylie Kaufman live from Royal Troon as he and Charlie Hulme dive deep into the 152nd Open Championship! On this episode of "The Smylie Show," the duo brings you Smylie’s on-site insights, giving you a firsthand look at the action from Scotland. Key Highlights:- Smylie shares his personal experiences and memories of playing at Royal Troon.- In-depth analysis of the players to watch, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm.- Exclusive tips on how weather conditions might impact the tournament.- Fun anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from Smylie’s time on the course.- A big shoutout to WearSPF for sponsoring the show and keeping everyone sun-safe - use the code SMYLIE50 now at wearspf.com! CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:17 - WearSPF05:50 - Smiley’s 2016 Open Championship Experience10:01 - 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon11:47 - What it takes to win at Royal Troon17:58 - Bryson's chances at Royal Troon20:38 - Weather forecast22:41 - How wind affects strategy25:43 - Hole 1529:17 - Scottie Scheffler34:14 - Rory McIlroy39:25 - Jon Rahm46:20 - One and Done47:05 - Like & Subscribe


