The Smylie Show
The Smylie Show

The Smylie Show

The Smylie Show

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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.

Recent Episodes

340: Wyndham Clark Joins the Show To Preview the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
JUN 16, 2026
340: Wyndham Clark Joins the Show To Preview the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
<div> <p>The guys are on site for another major championship - broadcasting from the T-Mobile Benefits Hub on the 1st hole at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club!</p><p>Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin with a full breakdown of the current course conditions, and how the setup has changed since the last time Shinnecock hosted the U.S. Open in 2018.</p><p>Wyndham Clark then joins the show to discuss his current form, some key swing and gear changes he's made this year, and whether Smylie's hot dog condiments are acceptable or bizarre.</p><p>Smylie and Charlie close the show by profiling some of the favorites in the field, and making their picks to win.</p><p>Join us all week long for coverage presented by T-Mobile, the Official 5G Network Partner of the USGA!</p><p>CHAPTERS:<br>0:00 — Hot Dog Controversy at Shinnecock 🌭<br>4:01 — T-Mobile &amp; U.S. Open Week at Shinnecock<br>8:05 — How Shinnecock Hills Will Play<br>11:24 — Wind, Green Speeds &amp; USGA Setup Concerns<br>16:16 — Surviving the Fescue &amp; Missing Fairways<br>19:25 — Building the Winning U.S. Open Player Profile<br>28:02 — Wyndham Clark Joins the Show<br>30:36 — Why Shinnecock Is Such a Brutal Test<br>32:30 — Wyndham's Swing Changes &amp; Recent Form<br>35:02 — Putter Experiments, Equipment &amp; Confidence<br>39:10 — Comparing Himself to His 2023 U.S. Open Victory<br>42:21 — The Mental Challenges of Professional Golf<br>43:46 — Wyndham Weighs In on the Hot Dog Debate<br>46:39 — Scottie Scheffler's Grand Slam Opportunity<br>54:42 — Rory McIlroy's Chances at Shinnecock<br>1:02:30 — Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed &amp; Other Contenders<br>1:09:45 — Final Picks, Winning Score &amp; Bold Predictions</p><p>#USOPEN #Shinnecock #Smylieshow #smyliekaufman #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #pgatour #golf</p></div>
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74 MIN
339: Arron Oberholser on Scottie, Shinnecock & the Craziest Putter Story Ever
JUN 10, 2026
339: Arron Oberholser on Scottie, Shinnecock & the Craziest Putter Story Ever
<div> <p>Golf Channel analyst and former PGA Tour winner Arron Oberholser joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme to swap incredible Tour stories, break down Scottie Scheffler's current swing, and preview the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.</p><p>Arron tells the unbelievable story of winning a tournament after bending his putter and using a wedge on the greens, shares old-school short game techniques that today's players rarely use, explains why Scottie's iron play may not be quite as sharp as we're accustomed to seeing, and gives his thoughts on who could surprise at the next major championship.</p><p>Plus: California golf memories, equipment stories, Ryder Cup debates, and more!</p><p>Subscribe to The Smylie Show and follow our socials @thesmylieshow for more PGA TOUR analysis, player insight, and weekly golf conversation. ⛳️ 📺</p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 Arron Oberholser joins the show<br>01:40 The Futura putter and Pebble Beach memories<br>03:20 Winning a tournament with a borrowed putter<br>05:30 Putting with a wedge during competition<br>08:00 Old-school short game techniques<br>12:00 The Paul Runyan shot around the greens<br>13:10 Classic wedges, equipment and short-game talk<br>15:00 Learning different grasses and golf conditions<br>20:00 Memorial Tournament discussion<br>20:30 Memorial's 12th hole vs Augusta's 12th<br>23:20 Scottie Scheffler swing analysis<br>32:20 Early U.S. Open thoughts at Shinnecock<br>37:30 Dark horse picks for the U.S. Open<br>40:15 Ryder Cup brothers debate</p><p>#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #usopen #smyliekaufman #scottiescheffler #shinnecock</p></div>
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338: J.T. Poston’s Emotional Win, Ryan Gerard’s Rise & Nelly Korda’s U.S. Open Moment
JUN 8, 2026
338: J.T. Poston’s Emotional Win, Ryan Gerard’s Rise & Nelly Korda’s U.S. Open Moment
<div> <p>With 33 holes played already on Sunday at Muirfield Village, it took J.T. Poston two more to emerge victorious, punching his ticket to Shinnecock Hills (and avoiding another 36 holes on Golf’s Longest Day) in the process. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the week at Memorial, and Poston’s journey back to the winner’s circle.</p><p>Smylie was on-site at Jack’s Place and gives his perspective on how Poston found something special with his ball striking and putter, why Ryan Gerard’s putting turnaround is elevating his ceiling, and how brutal Muirfield Village played before the weekend rain softened the golf course.</p><p>The guys also discuss Scottie Scheffler’s viral frustration at the 16th hole, Wyndham Clark’s form heading toward the U.S. Open, Golf’s Longest Day, Nelly Korda’s first U.S. Women’s Open win at Riviera, the future of mixed men’s/women’s golf events, and the latest LIV Golf reporting.</p><p>Subscribe to The Smylie Show and follow our socials @thesmylieshow for more PGA TOUR analysis, player insight, and weekly golf conversation. ⛳️ 📺</p><p>CHAPTERS<br>00:00 Remembering Bryce Adair<br>04:22 JT Poston wins the Memorial in a playoff<br>06:23 How Poston found his game again<br>12:47 Ryan Gerard’s putting breakthrough<br>16:40 Why Ryan Gerard is so fun to watch<br>19:30 Muirfield Village’s wild difficulty swing<br>24:46 Augusta 12th vs. Memorial 12th<br>27:47 Scottie Scheffler’s viral caddie frustration<br>35:40 Wyndham Clark, Eric Cole and U.S. Open form<br>39:25 Golf’s Longest Day preview<br>42:43 Alex Fitzpatrick’s broken driver shaft<br>47:18 Nelly Korda wins the U.S. Women’s Open<br>52:36 Why Riviera elevated the women’s game<br>56:24 Should men and women play more mixed events?<br>60:41 LIV Golf reports and future schedule questions<br>66:35 New Smylie Show merch</p><p>#golf #pgatour #nellykorda #jtposton #ryangerard #smylieshow #smyliekaufman</p></div>
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68 MIN
337: Josh Gregory Interview: What Makes an Elite Tour Player, Short Game Secrets, and College vs. Pro Paths
JUN 3, 2026
337: Josh Gregory Interview: What Makes an Elite Tour Player, Short Game Secrets, and College vs. Pro Paths
<div> <p>Josh Gregory has spent decades developing elite golfers, from NCAA champions to PGA TOUR winners. In this episode, Josh joins Smylie to discuss his coaching philosophy, his years leading championship college programs, and what separates players who make it from those who don't.</p><p>They revisit stories from coaching Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed, discuss Jackson Koivun's future, and break down the mental traits shared by great players. Josh also walks through real short-game scenarios while analyzing footage of Taylor Moore, Pierceson Coody and JJ Spaun, explaining how lie conditions, bunker shots, grain, bounce and technique affect decision-making around the greens.</p><p>Plus, discussions on NIL, college golf, PGA TOUR U, and the changing pathway to professional golf.</p><p>CHAPTERS:<br>00:00 Intro: Josh Gregory Joins TSS<br>01:24 Coaching Philosophy &amp; Life Lessons<br>05:02 What Makes Future Tour Stars Different?<br>09:35 Recruiting &amp; Coaching Bryson DeChambeau<br>17:15 Short Game Philosophy<br>20:20 Reading Lies &amp; Into-The-Grain Pitch Shots<br>27:14 Bunker Play: Firm vs Soft Sand<br>33:00 Patrick Reed's Unique Short Game Technique<br>36:12 JJ Spaun's Short Game Transformation<br>41:38 College Golf vs Turning Pro<br>46:38 Building the Ideal Amateur Wedge Setup<br>50:00 Final Thoughts</p><p>#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #Brysondechambeau #patrickreed #jjspaun #smyliekaufman #joshgregory</p></div>
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51 MIN