The Smylie Show

<div> <p>Golf Digest’s Shane Ryan joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme fresh off the PGA Championship to unpack one of the strangest stories of major week: Garrick Higgo’s “late, but on time” tee-time penalty — and Shane’s now-viral follow-up question that cut straight through the confusion.</p><p>From there, the conversation turns into a wide-ranging look at the modern PGA Championship: finding an identity in the wake of the move from August to May, whether Aronimink produced a fair major test, expectations for PGA Frisco next year, and what makes this championship feel so unique to the Masters, U.S. Open, and Open Championship.</p><p>Shane also dives deep into the Ryder Cup, where he breaks down why Jim Furyk may actually be the right pick for Team USA, why Luke Donald and Europe continue to operate with such an edge, and whether the Americans are still searching for a system that can finally match Europe’s continuity.</p><p>Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ and don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe!</p><p>Chapters<br>00:00 Shane Ryan joins The Smylie Show<br>00:39 Garrick Higgo’s viral “late, but on time” moment<br>03:08 What is the PGA Championship’s identity now?<br>08:50 Was Aronimink a fair major test?<br>13:53 Shane’s ideal PGA Championship setup<br>16:23 Why PGA Frisco has pressure on it<br>20:40 How PGA crowds compare to other majors<br>21:11 Jim Furyk, Luke Donald &amp; Ryder Cup leadership<br>26:45 Why Team USA’s Ryder Cup job is so hard<br>30:40 Europe’s Ryder Cup system vs. America’s chaos<br>32:26 Biggest Ryder Cup captain snubs<br>34:21 Could Luke Donald captain forever?</p><p>#golf #pgatour #rydercup #smylieshow #smyliekaufman</p></div>

<div> <p>Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap Wyndham Clark’s win at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, where Clark closed with a final-round 60 to reach 30-under par and win by three over Si Woo Kim — despite TPC Craig Ranch’s much-discussed renovation. They break down why an unusual weather week in Dallas - with soft conditions and no wind - still kept the course vulnerable to low scoring.</p><p>Smylie and Charlie also dive into Blades Brown earning PGA TOUR Special Temporary Membership, the pros and cons of chasing Korn Ferry Tour status versus PGA TOUR starts, Bryson DeChambeau’s comments about possibly choosing content creation over professional golf, and the latest reports that LIV Golf is pitching a reduced 10-event international schedule while seeking new investment.</p><p>Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ and don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe!</p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Weekend golf recap + Charlie’s Biltmore Forest trip<br>05:00 Smylie’s 16-man game at Vestavia<br>06:00 The yellow ball game explained<br>12:00 TPC Craig Ranch renovation reaction<br>14:15 Why 30-under still happened<br>17:00 Zoysia, Bermuda, soft conditions + course setup<br>21:50 Wyndham Clark’s win and putting heater<br>27:15 Why Wyndham could be dangerous again<br>31:00 Wyndham’s mental reset after Oakmont<br>34:36 Blades Brown earns Special Temporary Membership<br>36:15 How Blades should manage his schedule<br>40:20 Blades Brown vs. the college golf route<br>44:22 Why college golf and pro golf are so different<br>51:52 Bryson DeChambeau’s content creator comments
<br>56:10 Bryson, LIV money, and what comes next
<br>01:05:48 LIV’s reported 10-event future
<br>01:12:22 Closing thoughts</p><p>#golf #pgatour #LIV #Bryson #bladesbrown #smyliekaufman #smylieshow</p></div>

<div> <p>Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back from a long week at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, where Aaron Rai captured his first major championship in one of the more unpredictable PGA Championships in recent memory. Smylie and Charlie break down why Rai’s precision and consistency were such a perfect fit for the setup, what made Aronimink play so uniquely, and which players left Philadelphia with momentum heading into the summer stretch.</p><p>The guys also discuss Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, Cam Smith, Ludvig Åberg and more, before diving into the latest reporting surrounding LIV Golf’s financial future, potential restructuring, and what it could mean for players and professional golf moving forward. Plus: behind-the-scenes stories from PGA week, Smylie’s “Live From” shot recreations, cheesesteak rankings, summer golf apparel debates, and plenty more.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, comment &amp; subscribe for more golf insights, and follow our socials: @thesmylieshow 📺</p><p>00:00 Intro + Smylie leaves his laptop in Philly<br>03:30 Philadelphia cheesesteak rankings<br>06:00 Behind the scenes of NBC “Live From” shot recreations<br>11:15 Smylie compares himself to Kyle Schwarber<br>12:45 PGA week stories<br>17:00 “Summer of Cotton”<br>20:20 Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship<br>24:45 Which players gained momentum at Aronimink?<br>28:15 Why Aronimink played so differently<br>34:40 Aaron Rai “Rai Guys” merch concept<br>37:25 Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm &amp; LIV players trending up<br>39:10 Latest LIV Golf financial reports explained<br>48:20 What LIV uncertainty could mean for players<br>56:00 PGA TOUR schedule changes &amp; future tour structure<br>1:02:00 Final thoughts from PGA Championship week</p><p>#golf #pgatour #LIVgolf #jonrahm #aaronrai #smylieshow #smyliekaufman</p></div>

<div> <p>After three days at Aronimink produced one of the most bunched leaderboards in major history, Aaron Rai emerged victorious on Sunday. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down how Rai separated himself with clutch shots down the stretch in pressure situations.</p><p>Smylie and Charlie also dive into why Aronimink proved to be such a difficult test, how course strategy shaped the leaderboard, and what to make of strong weeks from Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, Ludvig Åberg, Cam Smith, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. Plus, Charlie shares what he saw in person during Rory’s fan interaction, and the guys debate the identity of the PGA Championship going forward.</p><p>Thanks for joining The Smylie Show at the PGA Championship presented by T-Mobile, all week from Aronimink Golf Club!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insight! </p><p>00:00 Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship<br>03:38 Rai’s incredible bunker shot on 13<br>04:17 The key decision on 15<br>10:07 Rai’s perfect tee shot on 16<br>13:47 The putt on 17 that ended it<br>17:48 Broomstick putter debate begins<br>19:52 Why players respect Aaron Rai<br>24:35 Was Aronimink a fair major test?<br>33:40 The identity of the PGA Championship<br>37:11 Charlie’s Rory fan rant<br>40:18 Jon Rahm’s strong major week<br>45:32 Justin Thomas, Ludvig Åberg, Cam Smith &amp; Rory<br>52:43 Wrapping up a great major week</p><p>#tmobile #golf #golfrecap #pgachampionship #aaronrai #smylieshow #smyliekaufman</p></div>

<div> <p>After three days at Aronimink produced one of the most bunched leaderboards in major history, Aaron Rai emerged victorious on Sunday. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down how Rai separated himself with clutch shots down the stretch in pressure situations.</p><p>Smylie and Charlie also dive into why Aronimink proved to be such a difficult test, how course strategy shaped the leaderboard, and what to make of strong weeks from Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, Ludvig Åberg, Cam Smith, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. Plus, Charlie shares what he saw in person during Rory’s fan interaction, and the guys debate the identity of the PGA Championship going forward.</p><p>Thanks for joining The Smylie Show at the PGA Championship presented by T-Mobile, all week from Aronimink Golf Club!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insight! </p><p>00:00 Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship<br>03:38 Rai’s incredible bunker shot on 13<br>04:17 The key decision on 15<br>10:07 Rai’s perfect tee shot on 16<br>13:47 The putt on 17 that ended it<br>17:48 Broomstick putter debate begins<br>19:52 Why players respect Aaron Rai<br>24:35 Was Aronimink a fair major test?<br>33:40 The identity of the PGA Championship<br>37:11 Charlie’s Rory fan rant<br>40:18 Jon Rahm’s strong major week<br>45:32 Justin Thomas, Ludvig Åberg, Cam Smith &amp; Rory<br>52:43 Wrapping up a great major week</p><p>#tmobile #golf #golfrecap #pgachampionship #aaronrai #smylieshow #smyliekaufman</p></div>