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226: Ryder Cup 🇺🇸 Picks for Ben Griffin & Andrew Novak, Rory Skips Memorial, NGLA & Eagle Point Review May 26, 2025

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break away from MDW festivities to discuss Ben Griffin's second PGA TOUR win in a month, and whether he - and his teammate in the first win, Andrew Novak - should make the USA Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black this fall. Smylie and Charlie also discuss the factors surrounding Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the Memorial Tournament at Jack's Place, and Bud Cauley's incredible comeback story as he returns this week to the site of the car accident that nearly derailed his career seven years ago. Finally, Charlie's travels this week for "work" took him to some amazing golf destinations, and he recaps trips to Eagle Point and National Golf Links of America.
00:00 Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸
01:20 Discussing Memorial Day plans
04:14 Ben Griffin wins his second PGA TOUR event at Colonial
07:19 Discussing the impact of Ben's diet on performance
10:31 Look AHEAD to Ryder Cup - current points list
24:15 Team dynamics and who should get Ryder Cup captain's picks
28:23 Bud Cauley's comeback story
35:39 Rory McIlroy will skip the Memorial Tournament
49:14 National Golf Links of America report
01:01:34 The process of driver testing on TOUR
01:06:47 Jackson Koivun near earning his TOUR card
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225: Jason Dufner Interview: Chipping Tips, Dealing With Yips, and 😂 Vijah Singh Stories May 21, 2025

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On this episode, Smylie Kaufman sits down with Jason Dufner for a conversation about his incredible golf journey, from his humble beginnings as a walk-on at Auburn to his triumph at Oak Hill in the 2013 PGA Championship.
Jason goes in-depth on his putting “yips” and the work he’s done with a Navy SEAL, exchanging stories with Smylie about the mental side of professional golf. He also shares some chipping/pitching tips he’s learned from observing the game’s best, and tells some hilarious Vijay Singh practice round stories.
#golf #pgatour #pgachampionship #golfpodcast #progolf #jasondufner #scottiescheffler #pga #golfgrip #smylie #smylieshow #vijaysingh #seve #seveballesteros
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Jason Dufner joins the show
05:04 - Walking on at Auburn
11:05 - Becoming a pro
15:46 - Chuck Cook
18:46 - The waggle
21:40 - The “yips”
35:04 - 2013 PGA Championship
41:43 - Helping other pros
44:35 - Vijay Singh stories & short game tips
54:02 - Vijay’s shot out of the fairway bunker at Augusta National
57:20 - Dufnering

224: PGA CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP: Scottie Scheffler Wins His Third Major 🏆 May 19, 2025

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After a roller coaster Championship Sunday at Quail Hollow, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme react to Scottie Scheffler hoisting the Wanamaker Trophy for his third career major win, which leaves him halfway to a career Grand Slam. Smylie and Charlie also discuss what could have been for Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, and look a month ahead to the U.S. Open at Oakmont.

223: Scottie’s MAJOR 🏆 To Lose? Recapping Saturday At The PGA Championship May 18, 2025

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Moments after watching Scottie Scheffler make birdie at the 18th to stretch his lead to three strokes, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the Saturday PGA Championship action from Quail Hollow.
Smylie and Charlie recap a thrilling five-under-in-five-holes finish to catapult Scottie to the top of the leaderboard, Bryson’s disastrous trip through the Green Mile, and Jon Rahm’s “hunger” to win within striking distance at a major for the first time in a while.
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222: Max Homa’s FRIDAY SURGE at Quail Hollow! PGA Championship Round 2 Recap Journal May 17, 2025

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are once again on location at the end of the Green Mile, recapping all the Friday action from Quail Hollow as the PGA Championship heads to the weekend!
Scottie Scheffler turns an “out-of-sync” day into a three-under 68, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele make the cut on the number, and Max Homa posts the best round of his major career to vault into the top five. Smylie and Charlie discuss all of that, plus a handful of names that surprisingly missed the cut in the second major of the 2025 season.
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221: MUDBALLS! Recapping the First Round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow May 15, 2025

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From a set overlooking the 18th green at Quail Hollow, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the first round action on Thursday at the PGA Championship. Mudballs were the story of the day, with Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele both speaking up in post-round interviews after their approach shots at 16 were adversely impacted. Smylie and Charlie also take a look at a leaderboard missing many of the world's top players, and look at past majors for the last time a winner came from outside the top 50 in the world rankings.
Tune in tomorrow for another recap journal from the 18th green at Quail Hollow!
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220: PGA Championship Preview 🏆 Who Will Win at Quail Hollow? May 14, 2025

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Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme from Suffolk Punch Brewing in Charlotte, NC, as they preview the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club!
Smylie and Charlie dive into course conditions at Quail after several days of heavy rain, break down top contenders like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau, and make their picks to win the second major championship of 2025.
Tune in all week for daily episodes recapping the action in Charlotte!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - INTRO
04:48 - Quail Hollow course conditions
27:04 - Scottie Scheffler
33:04 - Rory McIlroy
37:44 - Bryson DeChambeau
42:00 - Jon Rahm
46:18 - Xander Schauffele
48:38 - Justin Thomas
59:44 - Jordan Spieth
1:02:06 - DraftKings Fantasy Lineup
1:08:19 - One and Done Picks
1:13:20 - Final Thoughts
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219: Philly Cricket & Straka's ⭐️ Rise, Rory's Back-To-Back Major 🏆 Odds, & Cheesesteak Ratings May 12, 2025

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Sepp Straka's signature win at Philly Cricket, whether Rory McIlroy could go back-to-back with major wins this year as we head to Quail Hollow for the PGA Championship, and rate cheesesteaks.
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#golf #pgatour #truist #philly #phillycricket #golfhighlights #golfrecap #pgachamp #pgachampionship #quailhollow #rory #rorymcilroy

218: Andrew Novak On Winning Zurich Classic & Ryder Cup Goals 🏌️‍♂️🇺🇸 May 07, 2025

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We're joined by yet another new PGA TOUR winner on the Smylie Show, as Andrew Novak chats with Smylie Kaufman fresh off his first TOUR win alongside Ben Griffin in the Zurich Classic! 🏆
We detail Andrew's rise this season to his top-ten standing in the FedEx Cup, and what his goals are for the rest of 2025 with his sights set on the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. SK also picks Andrew's brain on his side gig as an NFL podcaster in the wake of the 2025 NFL Draft full of interesting storylines. And don't miss Andrew and Smylie talking about the team event they once played in together!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:46 - Andrew Novak joins the show
12:47 - Playing his way into contention more often this season
18:13 - Contending at the Valero Texas Open
23:26 - The skill of knowing what score you need to shoot to win
26:24 - Having a putt to win your first PGA TOUR event
28:45 - Recapping the win at the Zurich Classic
41:11 - Breaking down the 2025 NFL Draft
45:11 - Grading the Carolina Panthers draft
51:08 - Which draft pick did Andrew like best?
52:41 - Creating the perfect golf prospect
01:05:55 - Previewing the Philadelphia Cricket Club
01:11:46 - Course Setup & Conditions
01:18:17 - Like & Subscribe
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217: Scottie, Rory, Xander, Bryson ... Who Wins The PGA Championship? 🏆 May 05, 2025

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In the wake of a record-tying PGA TOUR performance by Scottie Scheffler in the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme take stock of a group of contenders playing some of their best golf with just one tournament remaining before we head to Quail Hollow Club for the second major of 2025. Charlie tees up Smylie to discuss why (or why won't) the following players lift the Wanamaker Trophy:
- Scottie Scheffler: Has he finally rounded into 2024 form?
- Rory McIlroy: Will the floodgates open after his Masters win?
- Xander Schauffele: Is the reigning PGA champ flying under the radar?
- Bryson DeChambeau: Is he the most credible LIV challenger?
- Justin Thomas: Could the 2017 PGA champ at Quail add another?
- Jordan Spieth: Is this the year he completes the career grand slam?
We also get Smylie's full Ohoopee Match Club review (featuring zebras!) following his epic trip, a look ahead at the 2026 Presidents Cup as captains have been officially named, and a review of some comments Erik van Rooyen made regarding the signature event structure as we head next to the Truist Championship.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Scottie Scheffler wins the CJ CUP Byron Nelson
06:25 - Scottie just getting started in 2025?
10:15 - Why/Why Won't This Player Win The PGA?
11:09 - Scottie Scheffler
16:29 - Rory McIlroy
20:40 - Xander Schauffele
23:40 - Bryson DeChambeau
26:04 - Justin Thomas
27:57 - Jordan Spieth
38:54 - Smylie's Ohoopee Match Club report
46:15 - 2026 Presidents Cup Captains Announced
1:01:27 - Erik van Rooyen on Limited Field Events
1:15:08 - Watch Andrew Novak's interview on Wednesday!
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