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266: Ryder Cup Preview with John Wood | Team USA Strategy & Bethpage Atmosphere Sep 22, 2025

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It’s Ryder Cup week, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are fired up for Bethpage. The episode kicks off with Ryder Cup talk — from Rory McIlroy’s bold comments to what makes the New York fan environment unique — before welcoming Team USA manager John Wood.
Wood shares incredible insights from his Ryder Cup experience as a caddie, broadcaster, and now team manager. He breaks down Keegan Bradley’s leadership, Team USA’s prep at Napa, course setup at Bethpage Black, and what it takes to build winning pairings.
Smylie and Charlie close things out with DraftKings odds, predictions, and storylines to watch heading into the week.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 – Welcome to Ryder Cup week
2:15 – Ryder Cup atmosphere & first-timer advice
6:00 – Rory McIlroy’s bold quotes and Europe’s mindset
12:00 – Rivalries, trash talk & potential drama at Bethpage
16:00 – Dream Sunday matchups: Rory vs. Scottie or Bryson?
22:00 – Interview intro: Smylie welcomes Team USA manager John Wood
23:50 – John Wood on Ryder Cup evolution & team dynamics
32:00 – Keegan Bradley’s captaincy and Bethpage connection
38:00 – Scotty Scheffler’s dominance & Ben Griffin’s rise
44:30 – Team prep at Napa & importance of chemistry
46:30 – Smylie & Charlie break down Ryder Cup betting lines
52:00 – Top point-scorer odds & player analysis
59:00 – Predictions, parlays & Ryder Cup storylines
1:05:00 – Closing thoughts & next episode preview
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265: Graeme McDowell: Medinah Ryder Cup Stories + Would Rory Accept Player-Captain Role in 2027? Sep 17, 2025

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On this episode of The Smylie Show, host Smylie Kaufman is joined by three-time Ryder Cup winner and 2010 U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell.
Smylie and Graeme begin by turning the clock way back to Graeme's college days, where he played for Smylie's grandfather Alan at UAB - and joined many Kaufman family holiday dinners in the process!
Graeme then details his experience playing in four Ryder Cups, including the famous European comeback win at Medinah in 2012. He tells some great stories about his partnership with Rory McIlroy, including whether Rory would assume a playing captaincy role with the Ryder Cup headed to Ireland in 2027.
Tune into the channel next week for wall-to-wall #RyderCup coverage! #Bethpage
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro and Disclaimer
03:00 - Graeme McDowell joins the show
04:00 - UAB and the Kaufman family connection
17:30 - Keegan Bradley's captaincy
25:30 - Ryder Cup experiences & stories
59:39 - Predictions for Bethpage

264: Ryder Cup Tune-Ups for USA 🇺🇸 & Europe 🇪🇺 + Jackson Koivun Interview Sep 15, 2025

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Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for full recaps of the Procore Championship and BMW PGA Championship, diving into Ryder Cup tune-ups, team prep, and standout performances. Then, Smylie sits down with Auburn star Jackson Koivun, fresh off the Walker Cup and another stellar PGA TOUR showing. They talk Auburn, Walker Cup memories, what it’s like competing at the highest level, and what’s next for Koivun.
Stay tuned for more golf insight!
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro & Welcome Back
0:50 – Procore Championship Recap
11:50 – Ryder Cup Team Vibes & Prep
17:45 – European Prep & VR Training
24:10 – BMW PGA Championship Recap
44:15 – Ryder Cup Player-by-Player Notes
49:30 – Jackson Koivun Joins the Show
50:00 – Walker Cup Reflections at Cypress Point
52:00 – Team USA Bond
55:00 – Auburn Life & PGA TOUR Experience
58:00 – Charles Barkley’s Question for Jackson
1:03:00 – Competing with JT & Jordan Spieth
1:06:30 – Goals Before Turning Pro
1:09:00 – Football Talk & Sign-Off
#golf #scottiescheffler #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #walkercup #jacksonkoivun #cypresspoint
Check out the Johnnie Walker "Spirit of the Cup" program here: https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-us/keep-walking/clubhouse

263: Charles Barkley On Ryder Cup Trash Talk + Rory’s Bulletin Board Material Sep 10, 2025

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This week on The Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman sits down with NBA & broadcasting legend Charles Barkley for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from the future of Inside the NBA to the environment he'd create at Bethpage if he was USA's captain.
Their shared home state of Alabama leads to Chuck's honest thoughts on NIL, the transfer portal, and the future of his Auburn Tigers and college sports at large. He also opens up about 25+ years on Inside the NBA, the chemistry with Ernie, Kenny & Shaq, and what their move to ESPN has entailed thus far.
Of course, there’s plenty of golf talk too — Charles shares stories about playing Augusta with Peyton Manning, teeing it up with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, overcoming the yips with Stan Utley, and his Ryder Cup predictions for Team USA vs. Europe at Bethpage.
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Chapters:
00:00 Growing up in Leeds & choosing Auburn
06:00 NIL, transfer portal & college sports
15:00 25+ years of Inside the NBA
30:00 Golf, Augusta, Tiger & Phil stories
50:00 Overcoming the yips with Stan Utley
1:00:00 Ryder Cup preview & predictions
#CharlesBarkley #TheSmylieShow #GolfPodcast #NBA #RyderCup #SmylieKaufman #NBA

262: Rory’s Irish Triumph + Cypress Point Walker Cup Recap Sep 08, 2025

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Charlie Hulme joins Smylie Kaufman live from Cypress Point as the Walker Cup closing ceremony echoes across the first fairway following a dominant American singles performance on Sunday afternoon.
Smylie and Charlie discuss the brilliance of Cypress this week and the Walker Cup venues to come, while also recapping a massive playoff victory for Rory McIlroy at the K Club a year after heartbreak at Royal County Down.
SK and CH look at the respective fields for the BMW PGA and Procore Championships, and what they’ll be looking for as both the European and American sides play their final tournament tune-up before the Ryder Cup.
Chapters
02:54 Cypress Point Experience
05:44 Rory McIlroy's Irish Open Victory
08:31 The Future of National Opens
11:23 Ryder Cup Preparations
14:11 Walker Cup Highlights
17:01 Emerging Talents in Golf
19:57 The Impact of Team Dynamics
22:52 Future Venues for the Walker Cup
25:47 The Evolution of Golf Competitions
31:30 The Role of National Opens in Golf
37:00 The Influence of Team Dynamics
40:10 The Future of Golf Competitions
43:20 Reflections on the Walker Cup
49:00 The Evolution of Golf Venues
55:00 Closing Reflections and Future Outlook
#golf #rorymcilroy #irishopen #walkercup #jacksonkoivun #cypresspoint
Check out the Johnnie Walker "Spirit of the Cup" program here: https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-us/keep-walking/clubhouse

261: Cypress Point Walker Cup Course Preview + Reacting To Europe's Ryder Cup Captain's Picks Sep 03, 2025

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Today's ep of the Smylie Show is a "Cup" Double Feature - beginning with some Cypress Point course notes and observations from Charlie Hulme fresh off a Monday look at the course ahead of the 50th Walker Cup. Smylie and Charlie run through some club history and design notes before examining several of Cypress' holes that could be pivotal in match play, concluding with score predictions for USA and GB&I.
SK and CH then shift gears, reacting to Luke Donald's captain's picks on Monday that rounded out his Team Europe Ryder Cup side. Despite those six largely being a foregone conclusion, Smylie and Charlie discuss potential pairings and some European foursomes pairs with impeccable match play records.
00:00 Golf Heaven at Pebble Beach
02:16 Walker Cup Excitement and Course Preview
05:30 Match Play Dynamics at Cypress Point
09:25 Cypress Point's Unique Design and History
13:10 The Challenge of the 16th Hole
17:10 The Walker Cup Format and Team Dynamics
28:34 Final Predictions for the Walker Cup
30:37 Navigating the Course: Strategy and Decision Making
33:00 Johnnie Walker: "The Spirit of the Cup"
36:20 Captain's Picks: Analyzing Team Selections
40:35 Debating the Captain's Picks: Merit vs. Competition
43:02 Experience Matters: The European Team's Edge
47:25 Pairing Strategies: Foursomes and Fourball
51:26 Final Thoughts
Check out the Johnnie Walker "Spirit of the Cup" program here: https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-us/keep-walking/clubhouse

260: Michael La Sasso: Previewing the Walker Cup at Cypress Point + Winning a National Championship Sep 01, 2025

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We have officially reached the week of the 50th Walker Cup - at an iconic venue this year in Cypress Point - and our previews begin with a member of Team USA, Michael La Sasso!
Smylie retraces Michael’s journey in junior golf, where he honed his game in North Carolina while growing a social following thanks to a unique swing and incredibly short inseams 😂 We then follow Michael’s journey to Ole Miss, a D1 individual national championship, and a berth on a Walker Cup team at one of the greatest courses in golf.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Michael La Sasso
5:10 - Walker Cup Week Excitement
10:20 - Michael's College Journey
15:30 - Golf Drills and Training
20:40 - Social Media and Golf
25:50 - The NCAA Championship Experience
31:00 - Walker Cup Preview
36:10 - Golfing at Cypress Point
41:20 - Signing with Breezy Golf
46:30 - Future Plans and Aspirations
51:40 - Closing Thoughts
#golf #pgatour #goodgood #olemiss #MichaelLaSasso #golfhighlights #rydercupusa #keeganbradley #teamusa #golfhighlights #smylieshow #smylie #fedexcup #rydercup

259: Team USA Ryder Cup Captain's Picks Reaction: Keegan's Decision + Potential Pairings Aug 28, 2025

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Wednesday's announcement of Team USA Ryder Cup captain's picks, starting with the stunning decision made by Keegan Bradley to not pick himself as a playing captain. Smylie and Charlie discuss why Keegan opted to go with Collin Morikawa instead of himself, and whether Rory McIlroy and other Europeans were playing mind games in the lead-up to Keegan's decision.
SK and CH also dive into potential pairings, and who they would roll out for the Friday foursomes session which will kick off the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Team Apparel Banter
03:09 Keegan Bradley's Captain's Picks Discussion
06:00 Analyzing the Team Composition and Rookies
09:09 Keegan's Decision Not to Play
11:57 The Dynamics of Team Selection
12:52 Press Conference Insights and Data Analysis
15:24 Ryder Cup Format and Strategy
18:15 Pairing Players for the Ryder Cup
21:26 Final Thoughts on Team Dynamics
28:32 Equipment and Pairing Strategies for Bryson
31:25 Exploring Team Dynamics and Player Compatibility
33:51 Experience vs. Form: Crafting the Best Lineup
38:10 Identifying Key Players for Five Sessions
47:20 Setting the Tone: Importance of the First Day
#AHEADpartner #golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #rydercupusa #keeganbradley #teamusa #golfhighlights #smylieshow #smylie #fedexcup #rydercup
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258: Tommy Fleetwood's Breakthrough Win + Was This The Best PGA TOUR Season Ever? Aug 25, 2025

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Fresh off broadcasting Tommy Fleetwood's long-awaited first PGA TOUR win in 164 starts, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme to break down all the action he observed at East Lake, and the massive narrative shift now that Fleetwood has notched win number one. Smylie and Charlie then move down the leaderboard to discuss Ryder Cup implications, and break down the developing four-for-three dilemma that Keegan Bradley faces as we look ahead to Wednesday's captain's picks.
Finally, SK and CH wrap the show with some truly mind-boggling Scottie Scheffler stats, and award their "Player of the Year Podium" - the gold is obvious, but who wins silver and bronze for Smylie?
Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:45 Tommy Fleetwood's Historic Win
12:04 Analyzing the Tour Championship Format
21:07 Ryder Cup Discussions and Player Selections
48:41 Reflections on the PGA Tour Season
59:02 Closing Thoughts and Future Expectations
#AHEADpartner #golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #tourchamp #eastlake #tommyfleetwood #smylieshow #smylie #fedexcup #rydercup
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257: Ryder Cup Captain's Picks with Kyle Porter + Previewing 2025 TOUR Champ & 2026 TOUR Schedule Aug 20, 2025

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined on the latest episode of The Smylie Show by recurring guest Kyle Porter of "Normal Sport" - check his work out at normalsport.com!
Kyle, Smylie and Charlie review the biggest storylines a week ahead of Keegan Bradley picking the final six players who will represent Team USA in the 2026 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Kyle dives deep on season-long trends to identify why the Americans could be underestimated, and lists the six he'd be taking to Bethpage - along with answering whether he'd pick himself to be a player-captain if in Keegan's shoes.
Smylie and Charlie open the episode reviewing a 2026 PGA TOUR schedule that looks somewhat different from season's past, and look ahead to the 2025 playoff finale at East Lake, making their picks for the eventual TOUR Champion.
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - 2026 PGA Tour Schedule
10:00 - New Events
13:40 - Kyle Porter joins the show
18:45 - Keegan's Dilemma
24:00 - Team USA predictions
28:00 - Team Europe predictions
36:00 - The Ryder Cup excitement
49:00 - New TOUR Championship format?
53:00 - Future of the Playoffs
57:00 - Farewell
#AHEADpartner #golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #justinrose #jjspaun #tommyfleetwood #smylieshow #smylie #fedexcup #rydercup
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