284: 2026 Golf Predictions: Major Picks, Rory vs Scottie & Breakout Stars

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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0:00 Welcome Back + Life Updates
5:30 2026 Season Preview: How We’re Doing This
6:15 The “Big Three” in Golf Right Now
9:30 Scottie Scheffler Win Total & Dominance
14:20 Why Scottie Has No Weaknesses
21:30 Rory McIlroy: Schedule, Motivation & Expectations
29:00 Tommy Fleetwood After Breaking Through
33:25 Major Championship Previews Begin
37:50 Masters Preview + Winner Pick
41:30 PGA Championship Preview + Picks
47:05 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Preview
52:20 Dark Horse Major Candidates
55:15 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Preview
1:04:30 Breakout Players & Season-long Predictions
1:19:55 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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