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246: Open Championship Friday Recap: Scottie Scheffler Surges To One-Shot Lead Jul 18, 2025

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap an eventful Friday from Royal Portrush - a two-shot penalty for a moving ball, bats in the studio, and an untimely hot mic situation! The highlight of the day on the course was World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler posting 64 to head into the weekend with a one-shot lead. Smylie and Charlie discuss whether it's more likely that other players make their way back into the fold, or Scottie runs away with it to win his fourth major, leaving him a U.S. Open title away from a career Grand Slam. SK and CH also discuss the performances of Brian Harman, Tyrrell Hatton, and Harris English, and touch on a Sky Sports report that Keegan Bradley will be on the USA Ryder Cup team with Jim Furyk acting as a de facto captain while Keegan plays.
Join us right back here tomorrow for a full recap of the third round of the 153rd Open Championship!
Chapters
00:30 Introduction
05:05 Scotty Scheffler's Performance and Strategy
09:38 Matthew Fitzpatrick
11:47 Other Contenders and Course Challenges
15:00 Ryder Cup Discussions and Team Dynamics
17:01 Looking Ahead to the Weekend

245: Open Championship THURSDAY RECAP: Smylie's Report On Scottie Scheffler & Bryson DeChambeau Groups Jul 17, 2025

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Smylie Kaufman heads straight from the 18th hole at Royal Portrush with thoughts on Thursday at the Open Championship, breaking down all the action with Charlie Hulme. Smylie followed the Scottie Scheffler/Shane Lowry/Collin Morikawa group in the morning, witnessing the World No. 1 get off to a hot start in pursuit of the third leg of a career Grand Slam.
In the afternoon, SK walked with the Bryson DeChambeau/Justin Rose/Robert MacIntyre group, as Bryson struggled en route to a seven-over 78. SK and CH break down the changing conditions at Portrush throughout Thursday's round, and take a look at the forecast and cut line to see if a specific wave will benefit from the Friday outlook.
Join us right back here tomorrow for a full recap of the second round of the 153rd Open Championship!
Chapters:
00:30 Weather Conditions and Course Challenges
02:34 Player Performance Insights
05:41 Crowd Atmosphere and Engagement
08:20 Bryson DeChambeau's Struggles
11:18 Forecast and Future Rounds
14:00 Rory McIlroy's Performance and Strategy

244: Scottie Scheffler On Fulfillment In Golf + Smylie's Formula for Open Success at Royal Portrush Jul 16, 2025

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Fresh off a first look at Royal Portrush ahead of his broadcast duties for NBC, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme to break down the formula he sees for success at the 153rd Open Championship.
Smylie and Charlie react to a surprising and profound answer on fulfillment in golf from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, assess the gameplan for hometown favorite Rory McIlroy, and recount some hilarious stories from SK's walk alongside Bryson DeChambeau as he preps for a major in his own very unique style.
Don't forget to stick around til the end to see who Smylie and Charlie are taking with their one-and-done picks this week - and come right back to the channel for daily recaps from the Open with SK fresh off the course!
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to a Major Championship Edition of the Smylie Show!
02:40 Smylie and Charlie's travel woes this week
07:01 Smylie's Royal Portrush course insights
14:16 Which player profile fits Portrush best?
24:30 Scottie Scheffler's comments on fulfillment in golf
34:36 Rory McIlroy's game plan
38:55 Perfect fit for Jon Rahm?
40:25 Smylie's walk with Bryson DeChambeau
48:04 Evaluating Other Contenders for the Open Championship
1:00:00 Open Championship One-and-Done Picks!
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243: Open Championship Preview with Brandel Chamblee + Is Rory McIlroy Back In Major-Winning Form? Jul 14, 2025

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The Smylie Show is on the road this week! Smylie Kaufman joins from the airport after a fun week in Tahoe, with Charlie Hulme on a quick trip to Ponte Vedra Beach. SK and CH begin the show recapping Chris Gotterup's breakthrough win at the Scottish Open, and whether he can complement his skill driving the ball with more complete performances like what we saw in North Berwick to take his game to the next level. After a near miss and a T2 in Scotland, Smylie and Charlie discuss a more relaxed looking Rory McIlroy, and where that positions him heading into a home game at Royal Portrush.
Brandel Chamblee then joins Smylie to close the episode with a wide-ranging first look at the Open Championship, both previewing the 153rd edition and discussing whether some historic anchor sites like the Old Course can stand up to the increasing impact of technology on the game. Brandel closes with some analysis and predictions on who could emerge victorious at Portrush.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Highlights from Tahoe
05:45 Chris Gotterup's Breakthrough Win
08:23 Rory McIlroy's Performance and Mental Game
11:22 The Evolution of Golf and Player Profiles
13:53 Bifurcation of Golf Rules and Equipment
16:54 The Role of Data in Golf Analysis
24:30 Brandel Chamblee joins the show
26:30 Bifurcation
40:24 The Intersection of Data and Storytelling in Golf TV
43:07 The Challenge of Analyzing Tiger Woods
47:39 The Impact of Tiger Woods on Golf's Financial Landscape
48:01 The Risks of Swing Changes: A Look at Current Players
52:19 The Role of Teaching in Golf
01:02:28 Scottie Scheffler
01:10:00 Rory McIlroy
01:14:56 Open Championship Predictions
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242: Fix Your Putting with Stephen Sweeney + Brandel Chamblee pt. 1 Jul 10, 2025

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Step inside Stephen Sweeney's state-of-the-art putting studio, where he analyzes and instructs a stable of top-100 Tour pros. We have something for everyone in this episode - observe a pro lesson as Stephen works with Smylie Kaufman, then transitions to insights for the amateur with Charlie Hulme.
If you're struggling with putting, you've come to the right place! Stephen demonstrates a number of different drills, debunks stroke mechanics theories, and discusses green reading and pace control.
Learn more about Stephen here: https://stephensweeneyputting.com/
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to the Putting Studio and Technology
02:00 Part One: THE PRO (Smylie)
05:20 Initial Analysis
11:30 Eye Position at Set Up
12:20: Loft & Launch
21:20 How to Practice Reading Putts
27:50 Using a Reference Point
32:00 Recap of Smylie's Session
34:20 Part Two: THE AMATEUR (Charlie)
38:30 Charlie's Tendencies
43:00 Speed Rating Your Putts (1,2,3,4)
46:00 Posture: Tiger Woods and Cam Smith
48:00 Eye Position
54:00 Proper Set Up
01:02:30 Reading Greens Properly
01:09:10 Recap and Outro
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241: Smylie's 4th of July Course Record Attempt + Will Max Homa Make The Ryder Cup Team? Jul 07, 2025

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme catch up after a long 4th of July weekend and some well-needed time at the municipal golf course, where Smylie attempted to break his own (truly absurd) course record. Smylie and Charlie then recap the John Deere Classic, wondering if they are underrating Brian Campbell after his second TOUR win this season (despite only averaging 276 yards off the tee). They also discuss Max Homa's near miss, and what it would take over the next two months to make the USA Ryder Cup team this fall. Finally, SK and CH look over some changes to the TOUR Championship purse structure in the wake of adjustments to the competitive format, and discuss whether it makes the playoffs any more compelling.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 4th of July on the Golf Course
05:53 Understanding Golf Handicaps and Scoring Systems
12:09 Brian Campbell
18:07 Max Homa's Performance and Future Prospects
23:48 The Impact of Social Media on Golfers
29:58 Looking Ahead: Ryder Cup
39:47 Exciting Golf Giveaway
43:05 Richard Teder: Estonia's First Open Championship Player
47:09 Memorable Golf Hole-Outs
51:15 Changes in the FedEx Cup Payout Structure
01:02:47 Future of Golf: Match Play vs. Stroke Play
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240: Steph Curry on Cypress Point, College Basketball in the NIL Era, and the biggest shot he's ever made Jul 02, 2025

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We step into The Smylie Show vault to bring you an episode prior to our YouTube era - a 2023 conversation with future Basketball Hall of Famer Steph Curry!
Steph joined Smylie Kaufman in June '23 to discuss one of his favorite yearly tournaments at Cypress Point, golf on the celebrity circuit, and whether he would have entertained a transfer away from Davidson in the new collegiate era of NIL. Steph and Smylie also discuss injuries and battling through those struggles, and compare the concentration required inside a noisy NBA arena to the focus required on a quiet golf course.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
06:00 - Steph Curry joins the show!
10:20 - Cypress Point
11:39 - One Club Challenge
13:30 - Long Drive Competition
14:22 - Where Steph's golf journey began
15:52 - His college experience at Davidson
22:00 - Keeping the faith during tough times
27:30 - Steph's NBA starting five of golfers
29:07 - Best-ever basketball shot vs best-ever golf shot
32:50 - Comparing the pressure of basketball to golf
38:51 - Seth coaching Smylie; Steph coaching JT?
41:05 - Playing golf with Jordan Spieth and Barack Obama
46:57 - The importance of investing in golf's future
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239: Is Aldrich Potgieter the future of golf? 🚀 + Scott Fawcett of DECADE on better golf strategy Jun 30, 2025

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - Smylie’s Fitting
06:22 - Rocket Mortgage Classic Recap
12:20 - Max Greyserman
19:40 - Morikawa's Putter Change
22:50 - Scott Fawcett Joins the Show
24:50 - Ball Speed
28:22 - How DECADE Came About
33:03 - Solving Golf Challenges
35:50 - The Tiger 5
38:37 - Meaning of DECADE
41:01 - Will Zalatoris
42:41 - Stewart Cink
47:40 - Traits of a Great Modern Player
58:45 - Shot Dispersion
1:04:42 - Fractional Bogeys
1:09:09 - Future of Golf Analytics
1:13:05 - Interpreting Strokes Gained Around the Green
1:16:57 - Interpreting Strokes Gained Putting
1:19:00 - Importance of Tracking Stats
1:21:39 - Outro

238: Collin Morikawa's Reporter Exchange + Who is IN or OUT for the Ryder Cup?? 🏆 Jun 26, 2025

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme react to Collin Morikawa's testy exchange with Adam Schupak ahead of the Rocket Classic, and the news that he is ending a short-term partnership with caddie Joe Greiner. Smylie reports on his recent trip to Bethpage Black, and the one player he thinks is a PERFECT fit for the Ryder Cup there this fall. Finally, Smylie and Charlie create "tiers" for both Ryder Cup teams - who will absolutely be on the team, who should go, who is on the bubble, and who will likely miss out.

237: Should Keegan Bradley play in the Ryder Cup? 🏆 + James Colgan on new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Jun 23, 2025

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We begin this week on the Smylie Show with Smylie Kaufman & Charlie Hulme's reaction to a stunning comeback win for Keegan Bradley at the Travelers Championship! With Bradley set to captain the American side in the Ryder Cup this fall, Smylie and Charlie discuss what more Keegan needs to do in order to feel comfortable using a pick on himself as a playing captain - the first time since Arnold Palmer in 1963. SK and CH also delve into the flip side of Bradley's win - a devastating finish for Tommy Fleetwood as he continues to search for his first-ever PGA TOUR win.
Smylie and Charlie are then joined by GOLF.com's James Colgan, who provides some insight on the TOUR's new CEO, Brian Rolapp. James delves into the work Rolapp did as the de facto No. 2 at the NFL, including landmark media deals that could inform the approach he'll take with the PGA TOUR.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Keegan Bradley's comeback win at the Travelers
06:34 - Where it went wrong for Tommy Fleetwood
14:13 - Gloveless Collin Morikawa
16:39 - Smylie heads to Bethpage!
18:08 - James Colgan joins the show
20:55 - Brian Rolapp's background with the NFL
38:44 - Transitioning from Monahan to Rolapp
54:10 - Rain Shorts!
57:31 - Wrapping Up

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