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  • 286: Sony Open Preview + The Future of Hawaii Golf | Mark Rolfing Interview

    286: Sony Open Preview + The Future of Hawaii Golf | Mark Rolfing Interview
    Jan 12 2026

    The PGA Tour season officially begins at the Sony Open, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down everything you need to know about Waialae Country Club — from course architecture and strategy to which players are best positioned to start the year strong.

    Later in the episode, Smylie sits down with longtime Hawaii golf voice Mark Rolfing for an important conversation on the future of professional golf in Hawaii, the water crisis at Kapalua, and why these tournaments matter so deeply to the islands.

    From Sony Open contenders and course fit to Ryder Cup crowd behavior and LIV Golf movement, this episode covers far more than just a weekly preview.

    Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more, and check us out on Wednesdays at 9am ET on the Golf Channel!

    00:00 – Welcome + Why the Sony Open Feels Like the True Season Opener
    03:30 – Waialae Country Club: History, Seth Raynor & Classic Design
    07:30 – How Waialae Plays: Wind, Bermuda, Angles & Decision-Making
    12:00 – Sony Open Strategy: Where Scores Are Actually Made
    17:00 – Player Fits, Storylines & Early-Season Momentum
    22:00 – Ryder Cup Crowds, Fan Behavior & Where the Line Is
    27:30 – LIV Golf Moves, Career Choices & Tour Fragmentation
    34:00 – Big Picture: Where the PGA Tour Is Headed
    38:30 – Setting the Stage for Hawaii Golf’s Bigger Conversation
    40:00 – Mark Rolfing Joins: Why Hawaii Golf Is at a Crossroads
    44:30 – Kapalua, Water Issues & Tournament Uncertainty
    50:30 – Community Impact, Charity & What the Tour Overlooks
    57:30 – Golf Architecture, History & Why These Courses Matter
    01:04:30 – Wrapping Up with Mark Rolfing
    01:06:30 – Back with Smylie & Charlie: New Year Goals & Mindsets
    01:12:30 – Final Thoughts, Sony Open Week & Episode Wrap
    01:16:00 – Outro
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  • 285: The Future of the PGA Tour: Korn Ferry Class of 2026 | James Nitties

    285: The Future of the PGA Tour: Korn Ferry Class of 2026 | James Nitties
    Jan 7 2026

    The Korn Ferry Tour is producing real PGA Tour talent — but the pipeline is tougher than ever with fewer cards available.

    Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Golf Channel analyst James Nitties to break down the 2026 PGA Tour rookie class, including:
    • Why winning on the Korn Ferry Tour doesn’t guarantee a PGA Tour card anymore
    • Which players have true star potential (including Johnny Keefer)
    • What went wrong — and what changes — for Adrien Dumont de Chassart
    • Why Pierceson Coody is a breakout candidate if he settles the mental side
    • The upside (and challenges) of mega-bomber Christo Lamprecht
    • Why golf needs more personality — and who might actually bring it

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    00:00 – Intro + James Nitties’ 3rd Smylie Show Appearance
    01:20 – Korn Ferry Reality Check: Why It’s Harder Than Ever
    02:10 – Surprises from the 2024–2025 Korn Ferry Classes
    03:40 – “Winning Isn’t Enough” (Cards Are Razor Thin)
    04:35 – What Needs to Change for Adrien Dumont de Chassart & Pierceson Coody
    05:15 – Neal Shipley: High-End Golf vs Missed Cuts
    06:40 – Pierceson Coody: Split Schedules & The Mental Game
    07:35 – Dumont de Chassart: Wrist Injury, Grip Change, New Miss
    08:30 – Why Grip Changes Are the Hardest Adjustment
    10:05 – Knowing Your Miss = Comfort (and Why Two-Way Miss Kills)
    11:10 – Dumont de Chassart Shoots 33-Under (What It Means)
    14:30 – Johnny Keefer Deep Dive (“Keith Dog” Breakdown)
    16:05 – Is Johnny Keefer the Most “Ready” Graduate Yet?
    18:05 – Ryder Cup / Presidents Cup Talk for Keefer
    20:40 – Player Comp for Johnny Keefer (JT Traits)
    23:15 – The New Bomber: Christo Lamprecht
    26:00 – Height, Mobility, Injury Prevention & TPI Testing
    29:00 – Nervous Moments + The “Cold Top” Q-School Story
    31:10 – Power vs Accuracy (and why guys still want MORE distance)
    33:00 – Veterans Returning + Motivation on Korn Ferry
    36:00 – Confidence Shifts: Why Some Guys Finally Stick
    38:30 – Trace Crowe: Injury Timing & Schedule Strategy
    43:25 – Breakout Pick: Pierceson Coody in 2026
    47:20 – Personality on Tour: Why Golf Needs More Characters
    53:30 – Cards Cut Down (30 → 20): Player Perspective
    56:10 – Is Korn Ferry the 2nd Best Tour in the World?

    #golf #pgatour #kornferry #golfhighlights #smylieshow
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  • 284: 2026 Golf Predictions: Major Picks, Rory vs Scottie & Breakout Stars

    284: 2026 Golf Predictions: Major Picks, Rory vs Scottie & Breakout Stars
    Jan 5 2026
    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.

    📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes, tour insights, and player-driven analysis.

    Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

    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

    #golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #smylieshow #smyliekaufman
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  • 283: Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV + The Best and Worst Golf Moments of 2025

    283: Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV + The Best and Worst Golf Moments of 2025
    Dec 30 2025
    The final Smylie Show of 2025 is here — and there’s a LOT to unpack.

    Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the biggest golf storylines of the year, starting with the shocking news that Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf, what that means for the league, and how it impacts players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm moving forward.

    We dive into:
    • What Brooks’ exit really means
    • Whether Bryson could eventually leave LIV
    • How the PGA Tour might handle players returning
    • The future of LIV Golf as a product
    • And the ripple effects across professional golf

    Then, we close out the year with a fun 2025 Year-in-Review game, debating the biggest moments in golf — from Rory McIlroy's grand slam, to the Internet Invitational, to some hilarious TGL bloopers involving Tiger Woods.

    A mix of serious golf analysis, hot takes, and classic Smylie–Charlie banter to close out the year.

    👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — who had the moment of the year?

    00:00 – Holiday catch-up, family life & Christmas chaos
    06:30 – Playing golf over the holidays + end-of-year reflections

    13:00 – Brooks Koepka leaving LIV: what happened
    16:00 – Why Brooks was never fully comfortable in LIV
    19:30 – Can Brooks return to the PGA Tour?
    23:00 – Rules, suspensions & politics around returning players
    26:00 – Bryson DeChambeau’s leverage going forward
    29:00 – Jon Rahm’s complicated situation
    32:00 – LIV’s long-term future & roster depth
    35:30 – Mito Pereira stepping away from LIV
    38:30 – Was LIV still worth it financially?
    41:30 – Big picture: where pro golf goes from here

    43:00 – Transition into 2025 year-in-review discussion
    45:00 – How we’re defining the “best moments” of the year
    47:00 – Tommy Fleetwood’s year vs Justin Rose
    49:30 – Frankie Fleetwood & emotional golf moments
    52:00 – JJ Spaun’s Oakmont moment
    55:00 – The Internet Invitational & YouTube golf explosion
    58:00 – Scottie Scheffler at Portrush
    1:01:00 – Why Scottie’s dominance feels different
    1:04:00 – Pressure, greatness & defining careers
    1:07:00 – Ryder Cup implications & away wins
    1:10:00 – Europe vs USA mindset debate
    1:13:00 – What moments actually last 10–15 years
    1:16:00 – Final thoughts on the year in golf
    1:18:30 – Wrap-up & closing

    #golf #smylieshow #pgatour #liv #golfrecap #golfpodcast #smylieshow
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  • 282: TGL Season 2 with Roberto Castro & Augie Pizá: Broadcast, Hole, and Format Changes

    282: TGL Season 2 with Roberto Castro & Augie Pizá: Broadcast, Hole, and Format Changes
    Dec 22 2025
    TGL is back for a second season after a maiden voyage that captivated a large audience, while leaving room for some upgrades that will roll out soon - and Smylie Kaufman & Charlie Hulme are here to break it all down on The Smylie Show.

    Smylie is joined first by Roberto Castro with a big announcement! After playing an integral role in helping TMRW Sports develop the TGL competitive structure, Roberto will join the broadcast as an analyst providing insight on the many strategic elements at play.

    Smylie and Charlie are then joined by a recurring guest - course architect Agustín Pizá - who dives deep into the imagination, strategy, and data behind his newest designs for TGL.

    From format tweaks and the evolving hammer rule to brand-new holes like Stinger and Cenote, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how TGL is blending elite golf, technology, and entertainment.

    Like, comment, & subscribe to support the channel!

    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 – Welcome to The Smylie Show
    00:39 – What This TGL Preview Episode Covers
    01:00 – Roberto Castro Joins & Big Announcement
    03:30 – How TGL Was Built From the Ground Up
    07:30 – What Worked (and Didn’t) in TGL Season 1
    10:45 – The Hammer Rule Explained & Why It Changed
    14:00 – Why the Players Truly Bought Into TGL
    17:30 – The In-Person vs TV Experience at SoFi Center
    20:45 – Roberto Castro’s New Analyst Role
    24:30 – Why TGL Is a Totally Different Broadcast Challenge
    27:45 – Season 2 Team & Title Contenders
    31:10 – Agustín Pizá Joins: Designing Golf for TGL
    34:00 – Feedback From Players & Season 1 Learnings
    37:00 – Tweaks to Fan-Favorite Holes (Flex, Spear, Plunder)
    41:00 – New Hole: Stinger (Tiger Woods Influence)
    47:00 – New Hole: Cenote & Playing Golf “Backwards”
    55:30 – Why TGL Hole Design Is Just Getting Started
    58:30 – Season 2 Expectations & Final Thoughts

    #golf #golfhighlights #pgatour #golfcourse #golfpodcast #TGL #tigerwoods #smylieshow #smyliekaufman
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  • 281: Steve Sands on the best Tour pro at handling media + the Golf Channel Games

    281: Steve Sands on the best Tour pro at handling media + the Golf Channel Games
    Dec 16 2025
    Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme open the show by breaking down the latest shifts in professional golf — from Tiger Woods’ role on the Future Competition Committee to the PGA Tour’s potential move toward a more condensed schedule.

    Smylie is later joined by Golf Channel’s Steve Sands for a wide-ranging conversation on the Golf Channel Games, covering golf in the modern media era, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler’s legacy moments, LIV Golf’s long-term impact, and what fans and broadcasters want from the future of the game.

    Don't forget to like, comment, & subscribe! Thanks for tuning in ⛳️

    00:00 – Welcome to The Smylie Show
    01:10 – Winter golf, travel & working through swing changes
    04:05 – Tiger Woods & the Future Competition Committee
    08:00 – Condensed schedules, TV windows & golf’s business reality
    12:05 – Player pathways, relegation & tour structure concerns
    16:15 – What golf can learn from college football’s evolution
    19:25 – LIV Golf leverage, contracts & returning players
    23:50 – What happens to Korn Ferry & development tours?
    28:10 – Is scarcity good for golf or risky?
    33:45 – Smylie sets up the Golf Channel Games
    34:30 – Steve Sands joins the show
    36:10 – Inside the Optum Golf Channel Games format
    38:45 – Rory vs. Scottie & Ryder Cup subplots
    42:00 – Competitive fire, entertainment & miked-up stars
    45:40 – Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods & handling the media
    49:30 – Which players handle media pressure best?
    54:15 – Is a 20–25 event PGA Tour season realistic?

    #golf #golfmedia #golfchannel #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #pgatour #livgolf #golfhighlights #grantthornton #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy
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  • 280: Aussie Open Champ Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen Joins The Show! + Hero World Challenge Recap

    280: Aussie Open Champ Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen Joins The Show! + Hero World Challenge Recap
    Dec 9 2025
    Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back for a packed episode featuring a guest appearance from 2025 Australian Open champion Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen - fresh off his win at Royal Melbourne!

    Charlie opens and closes the show with some heartfelt reflections following his father’s passing. The guys then jump into all the action from the Bahamas - Hideki Matsuyama’s outrageous short game and putter collection, grading Scottie Scheffler's first year with a new putting grip, Wyndham Clark’s viral “turf conditions” quote, and a behind-the-scenes look at Smylie's pro-am round in Albany.

    Then Rasmus joins the show — jet-lagged, honest, and riding high. He walks Smylie through:
    • The intense crowds in Australia
    • Playing head-to-head with Cameron Smith
    • How firm Royal Melbourne truly played
    • The near-impossible chip on 18
    • The pressure of closing out a win overseas
    • How he processed the moment on a 20+ hour flight home

    Thanks for watching — subscribe for more episodes, interviews, and weekly golf breakdowns!

    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 – Welcome Back
    4:00 – Smylie’s Airline Disaster
    10:00 – Hero World Challenge Reactions
    15:00 – Hideki’s Iron Game & Short-Game Brilliance
    20:00 – Why Hideki Tinkers With 400 Putters
    26:00 – Alex Noren’s Rise & Unique Swing Rehearsal
    32:00 – Shot Shape Trends & Modern Fade-Dominance
    38:00 – Smylie’s Pro-Am Stories + Albany Short-Game Test
    44:00 – Wyndham Clark’s Turf Comments & Course Debate
    50:00 – Q-School Controversy: Weather, Contracts, and Fairness
    56:00 – Rasmus Interview Begins
    1:00:00 – Royal Melbourne Conditions & Massive Crowds
    1:06:00 – The 18th Hole: Rasmus Breaks Down the Chip
    1:12:00 – Fastest Greens? Comparing Sandbelt to Augusta
    1:16:30 – Remembering Charlie's Dad

    #golf #smylieshow #pgatour #golfhighlights
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  • 279: Rick Gehman on Modern Golf: Distance, Data & the New Way to Win

    279: Rick Gehman on Modern Golf: Distance, Data & the New Way to Win
    Dec 2 2025
    Smylie Kaufman is joined by golf analytics authority Rick Gehman, the creator of RickRunGood.com and host of CBS Sports’ First Cut Podcast, for a deep dive into the world of golf data, modeling, betting edges, and modern player strategy.

    Rick breaks down how the PGA TOUR is evolving through analytics, why driving is more valuable than ever, how players misinterpret ShotLink data, and where fans can actually find a meaningful betting advantage.

    Smylie and Rick also get into:

    - Why baseball analytics paved the way for golf
    - How players should interpret their own ShotLink stats
    - Why proximity is one of the most misunderstood metrics
    - What really wins under pressure
    - The biggest Ryder Cup mistakes made by Team USA
    - Why the European model works — and how the U.S. can fix it
    - Which rising players are primed for breakout seasons
    - And the surprising ways modern players use (and misuse) data

    This episode is packed with insight for golf fans, bettors, stat nerds, and players alike.

    Don't forget to like, comment & subscribe to support the show!

    CHAPTERS:
    00:32 Rick’s background: baseball → data → golf
    02:08 Building the golf database
    03:27 Baseball analytics ⇄ golf analytics
    04:38 How data changed modern golf
    05:30 ShotLink: what players misunderstand
    06:32 How younger players use tech + data
    08:12 Why hitting driver is more valuable than ever
    10:08 Misleading stats: Proximity explained
    12:26 Real strategy: Driver vs. iron off the tee
    14:06 Modeling golf courses & comp-course analysis
    16:22 What pros ask Rick for (custom reports)
    17:31 Predicting performance on new / unfamiliar courses
    19:34 Ryder Cup breakdown: U.S. vs Europe strategy
    21:03 Where Team USA went wrong
    22:49 Pairing mistakes explained (Scheffler/Bryson, etc.)
    24:59 Why Europe trusts data more effectively
    27:15 If Rick ran Team USA strategy
    29:20 Presidents Cup → How USA should use it better
    31:36 Shot-shape & trajectory analytics (new radar data)
    33:31 “Go-to shots” under pressure
    35:02 Darts, proximity, and scoring insights
    36:27 NEW stat idea: Strokes Gained Under Pressure
    38:41 Bonus Putting metric
    40:14 Rising talents who will break out
    42:03 Players who maximize limited skillsets
    45:06 The importance of speed in the modern game
    49:05 Ben Griffin’s leap explained
    51:28 The Jordan Spieth question
    54:11 Chris Gotterup’s ceiling
    56:00 Outro + In memoriam for Scott Hulme

    #TheSmylieShow #RickGehman #GolfAnalytics #PGATour #GolfBetting #GolfStats #RickRunGood #GolfPodcast #DataGolf #ShotLink #GolfStrategy
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