The Smylie Show

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Olympic Golf Recap: Scheffler’s Sunday Surge Aug 05, 2024

Show notes

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they dive into the thrilling Olympic men's golf tournament where American Scottie Scheffler's stunning final round charge stole the show and a gold medal win in epic fashion! They break down dramatic leaderboard changes, key moments from Scottie’s back-nine run to gold, and varied performances from the final group of Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, and Tommy Fleetwood. The duo also discusses the state of Olympic golf since its return in 2016, briefly looks ahead to the final event on the PGA Tour calendar before the FedEx Cup playoffs begin, and of course cannot wrap the show without offering Charlie a chance to field questions related to his recent personal-best round.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:11 - Scottie Scheffler wins Olympic gold

06:15 - How Scottie Scheffler made up a four-shot deficit on Sunday

16:53 - A disappointing conclusion to Jon Rahm's Olympics

21:10 - Xander Schauffele misses out on a podium

27:13 - Tommy Fleetwood wins a silver medal

30:16 - Hideki Matsuyama earns bronze

34:00 - Best Sunday leaderboard of the year?

39:12 - Debating potential Olympic golf formats

42:24 - OWGR points for Olympic golf

49:28 - Wyndham Clark claws back into contention after a slow start

53:18 - Victor Perez puts on a thrilling Sunday show for the French home crowd

54:06 - Wyndham Championship preview

59:13 - Closing thoughts on Olympic golf

1:00:01 - BREAKING (70) NEWS: Charlie shoots 66

1:05:26 - A series of complaints and proposals to the USGA regarding the handicap system

1:11:40 - Closing thoughts

Recapping Smylie's Ireland Golf Trip with Justin Thomas & Jordan Spieth + Olympics picks Jul 31, 2024

Show notes

The Smylie Show golf trip review train keeps rolling! This week we add a new stop - Ireland - and two special guests in Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth to recap an unforgettable spin around the greater Dublin area with Smylie Kaufman.

We begin with Charlie Hulme joining Smylie for a full deep dive on rounds at The European Club, The Island Golf Club, Portmarnock Golf Club, and County Louth Golf Club. Justin joins next to ask some hard - but fair! - questions about Jordan being off his scorecard keeping game (and delivers an all-time Wear SPF read - use code SMYLIE50 at wearspf.com right now!), followed by Jordan explaining his side of that story and crowning a Trip MVP. Finally, Charlie rejoins Smylie to make some One-and-Done(-ish) picks for the men's Olympic Golf competition at Le Golf National in Paris.

The conversation is filled with laughter and insights as they discuss the logistics of organizing a golf trip with PGA Tour players, the beauty of Irish golf courses, and the camaraderie that made the trip special. Plus, don't miss the hilarious moments of trying to navigate Irish ATMs and some unforgettable first tee shots!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Trip planning tips

06:10 - The European Club

19:50 - The Island Golf Club

28:08 - Portmarnock Golf Club

37:01 - County Louth Golf Club

44:45 - Justin Thomas joins the show

47:53 - Origin of WearSPF partnership

50:34 - How the Ireland trip made it out of the group chat

52:20 - Highlights from the Ireland trip

57:42 - JT's most nervous putt

01:00:38 - Jordan's birthday celebration

01:03:10 - JT's favorite hole

01:04:19 - Justin makes his podcast ad read debut for Wear SPF

01:08:18 - Jordan Spieth joins the show

01:15:03 - Fixing Big James’ knee

01:15:08 - Scorecard-keeping struggles

01:18:40 - Portmarnock Golf Club

01:20:55 - Did Jordan get any poor lines?

01:23:16 - MVP of the trip

01:30:39 - One-and-done picks for the men's Olympic Golf competition

01:53:20 - Remembering Mark Carnevale

01:55:56 - Final Thoughts

3M Open Recap: Jhonattan Vegas victory + POY Discussion + Ireland Trip Sneak Peek Jul 29, 2024

Show notes

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as the duo discusses:

- Jhonattan Vegas's remarkable return to the winner's circle with his victory at the 3M Open.

- The intriguing dynamics of the PGA Tour as they gear up for the FedEx Cup playoffs.

- A sneak peek at Smylie’s recent golf trip to Ireland, joined by Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth.

- The ongoing Player of the Year debate between Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, weighing their stats and future performances, and how the Olympic golf events might influence the conversation.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:45 - 3M Open Recap

14:16 - Signature Event Points Breakdown

19:41 - Comparing Min Woo Lee to Signature Event Players

23:05 - PGA Tour Goals and Objectives

25:12 - PGA Tour Information Gathering Insights

30:53 - Reality of Relegation Systems in Golf

37:51 - PGA Tour Card Allocation

41:53 - LIV vs. PGA Tour Schedule Comparison

47:20 - Future of Golf Predictions

48:57 - 2025 LIV Golf Schedule Overview

56:45 - Richard Bland Lifetime Earnings Overview

59:10 - LIV Trivia

59:30 - Player of the Year Debate

01:05:45 - One and Done Update

01:07:06 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

The Birthplace of Golf: Reviewing Charlie's Scotland Golf Trip Jul 24, 2024

Show notes

Join Smylie Kaufman and host Charlie Hulme for a unique episode of The Smylie Show! With Smylie in Ireland on a golf trip of his own, Charlie takes center stage to recap his recent trip to Scotland with his dad, where he played 13 rounds in eight days. Listen in as Charlie recounts playing some of the world's most historic courses in the birthplace of golf, including Turnberry Ailsa, North Berwick, and the Old Course at St. Andrews Links. And go check out the full episode on our YouTube page for all of the included visuals!

- **Highlights:**

- The best way to plan a golf trip to Scotland

- The charm of Scottish links golf and the different shots it requires

- Comparisons to American golf courses

- Insights into Scottish golf culture and hospitality

- Smylie ranks his favorites of the courses Charlie presents

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:40 - Caffeine and Cardio

06:25 - What We’re Doing Today

07:19 - Scotland Trip Review Preview

11:52 - Staying at three different Marine & Lawn hotels

14:18 - Dundonald Links

19:58 - Trump Turnberry (Ailsa)

27:44 - Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns play Turnberry

30:20 - Western Gailes

34:34 - Best Caddie Name of the Trip

36:08 - Prestwick

40:36 - North Berwick

48:22 - Planning a golf trip to Scotland

51:50 - Carnoustie Golf Links

1:01:02 - Panmure Golf Club

1:06:00 - St. Andrews Links, Jubilee Course

1:09:28 - Crail Golfing Society, Balcomie Course

1:20:18 - Dumbarnie Links

1:24:34 - St. Andrews Links, Old Course

1:29:57 - Kingsbarns Golf Links

Open Championship Recap: The X Factor at Royal Troon Jul 22, 2024

Show notes

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme look back at a highly entertaining week at Royal Troon which saw wild weather, a challenging course setup, and Xander Schauffele hoisting the Claret Jug as the winner of the 152nd Open Championship. Smylie and Charlie marvel at the new level Xander has reached this season, shedding the "best player to have never won a major tag" by winning two in his last three tries. SK and CH also reflect on the weeks of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm, and how each will evaluate their respective major performances in 2024. The show wraps with a brief discussion of the conditions at Troon before Smylie heads off to begin a golf trip in Ireland!

Open Championship Day 3 Journal Jul 20, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap day three at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, where Smylie is on-site broadcasting the major for NBC Sports. Saturday's conditions for the final groups, according to SK, were some of the most difficult he has seen - *ever* - for a major championship. Smylie was assigned to Justin Rose and Billy Horschel's group today, and details a round that saw the latter take the outright lead heading into Sunday. Smylie and Charlie play a guessing game using Data Golf's predictive odds ranking the five players with the best chance to hoist the Claret Jug tomorrow.

Open Championship Day 2 Journal Jul 19, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap day two at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, where Smylie is on-site broadcasting the major for NBC Sports. Friday's cut resulted in some shocking names missing the weekend - Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Viktor Hovland, and Bryson DeChambeau, among others - and SK explains why that was the case given the conditions at Troon. Smylie was the walker assigned to Shane Lowry's group and goes through his bizarre playing of the 11th hole resulting in double bogey, in addition to the two birdies he made coming down the stretch to take the lead. We could not make it through the episode without discussing Smylie's attire in the booth - he donned a traditional Scottish kilt to close Friday's coverage window, and explains how that went down.

Open Championship Day 1 Journal Jul 18, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the action from day one of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, where Smylie is on-site broadcasting the major for NBC Sports. On a day with wind, rain and cold dominating the early wave, it was Daniel Brown who surged to the first-round lead near the conclusion of the late wave, while Smylie called the action from the booth on Peacock. SK and CH reflect on the day that Shane Lowry had sitting in solo second, a guy that Smylie loved as part of his weekly picks. Rory McIlroy's round got away from him quickly on Thursday - Smylie offers insights as the walker who was assigned to follow Rory's group. Finally, Smylie and Charlie discuss another hot start for Justin Thomas on the strength of an excellent putting performance, and whether he can sustain that momentum for the next three days.

The Open Championship Preview: Smylie’s On-Site Insights! Jul 17, 2024

Show notes

Join Smylie Kaufman live from Royal Troon as he and Charlie Hulme dive deep into the 152nd Open Championship! On this episode of "The Smylie Show," the duo brings you Smylie’s on-site insights, giving you a firsthand look at the action from Scotland.

Key Highlights:

- Smylie shares his personal experiences and memories of playing at Royal Troon.

- In-depth analysis of the players to watch, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm.

- Exclusive tips on how weather conditions might impact the tournament.

- Fun anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from Smylie’s time on the course.

- A big shoutout to WearSPF for sponsoring the show and keeping everyone sun-safe - use the code SMYLIE50 now at wearspf.com!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:17 - WearSPF

05:50 - Smiley’s 2016 Open Championship Experience

10:01 - 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon

11:47 - What it takes to win at Royal Troon

17:58 - Bryson's chances at Royal Troon

20:38 - Weather forecast

22:41 - How wind affects strategy

25:43 - Hole 15

29:17 - Scottie Scheffler

34:14 - Rory McIlroy

39:25 - Jon Rahm

46:20 - One and Done

47:05 - Like & Subscribe

Robert MacIntyre's stunning victory: Scottish Open + Lake Tahoe recaps Jul 15, 2024

Show notes

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they dive into another episode of "The Smylie Show," recapping Robert MacIntyre's closing surge to win the Scottish Open + Smylie's week at Lake Tahoe broadcasting the American Century Championship, where he caught passes from Josh Allen, put up some shots with the Curry family, and caught up with the always entertaining Charles Barkley.

In this episode:

- Smylie’s celebrity encounters and wild stories from Tahoe

- The scenic drive from Tahoe to San Francisco

- Travel woes and hilarious airline stories

- Recap of the Scottish Open and Robert MacIntyre’s victory

- Insights on upcoming travel and projects

Smylie also shares his experience in the Virgin Atlantic Lounge, enjoying a high-end margarita and scenic views of San Francisco landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Tune in for engaging conversations, humor, and a deep dive into the world of professional golf.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

3:22 - American Century Championship

9:21 - Scottish Open

11:28 - Robert MacIntyre

15:48 - The 16th Hole

18:56 - How would you write the rules differently

23:13 - What do players think about controversial drops

25:50 - Is a margarita and a cookie a good combo

26:45 - Ludvig's Final Round

27:50 - Ludvig's Recent High Leverage Performances

31:24 - Pace of Play