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Luke Clanton's Incredible Run: Success as a 20-year-old amateur on Tour Jul 10, 2024

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Join Smylie Kaufman as he dives deep into 20-year-old amateur Luke Clanton's incredible run on the PGA Tour. He’s made history with back-to-back top-10 finishes, a feat not seen since 1958! Luke shares his incredible experiences from his phenomenal 2024 season, his thoughts on the future, and some unforgettable stories of meeting his golf idols like Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka. Smylie and Charlie Hulme close the episode with their one-and-done picks for the Genesis Scottish Open.

Highlights:

- Recap the weekend in golf and Luke's recent top-10 finishes.

- Exclusive insights into the PGA Tour U accelerated rankings.

- Luke's unique journey through college golf at Florida State.

- Fun anecdotes about meeting PGA stars and learning from them.

- Preview the upcoming tournaments and Luke's plans.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro: WearSPF

07:15 - How ya feeling, Luke?

10:15 - What changed from Freshman to Sophomore year

14:00 - Did you always hit it far

17:03 - The Meathead Luke Clanton phase

19:50 - 2024 US Open

21:50 - What's your motivation right now

23:50 - What video games do you play

25:20 - How much do you learn from playing with the best in the world

31:05 - PGA Tour U

33:30 - Point System

37:30 - Sponsor Exemptions

39:43 - Last complaint

41:24 - Good luck at the ISCO championship

42:08 - What's it like being on TOUR

44:16 - Where can we see you next

45:17 - Scottish Open one-and-done picks

Our EIGHTH One-and-Done Win at the John Deere + Keegan Bradley Ryder Cup Captain Reports Jul 08, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back for another live show recapping all the action from the John Deere Classic. Charlie is fresh off a golf trip in Scotland and on a one-and-done heater, as he picked Davis Thompson for his *fifth* one-and-done win of the season - and the eighth for the show! Smylie and Charlie take a deep dive on DT's game, and whether he could be a buddying star on American Ryder and Presidents Cup teams. SK and CH also react to reports that Keegan Bradley will be named the U.S. Ryder Cup captain at Bethpage in 2025.

Collin Morikawa Interview: Golf Journey, Coffee, and Crazy Tour Stories Jul 03, 2024

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Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa reveals his morning coffee routine, talks about the ups and downs of his golf journey, discusses his favorite PGA Tour cities, & shares funny stories from the road. Dive into his unique golf journey and learn about the insights and challenges he faced along the way.

Key Highlights:

Collin’s coffee preferences and morning routines

Top PGA Tour cities for food and coffee

Collin’s path from college golf to pro success

Overcoming struggles with his golf swing and putting

Insightful discussions about golf strategy and mindset Collin also reminisces about his unforgettable drive at the 16th hole during the PGA Championship and nearly breaking Tiger Woods' record for consecutive cuts made. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation. Like, comment, and subscribe for everything golf!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Best PGA Tour City for Food

05:00 - Bronny James

07:38 - When You Turned Pro

11:15 - How Collin Morikawa Met His Caddie, JJ

5:41 - Collin Morikawa's Cut Streak

18:02 - How his PGA Championship Win Changed His Life

20:00 - 2020 PGA Championship

22:53 - 2021 Open Championship

27:45 - What's Next After Winning the Open Championship

29:35 - The Start of Your Struggles

34:55 - Stephen Sweeney

38:44 - What Did You Learn from Mark Blackburn

43:18 - Learn to Hit the Center of the Face

46:40 - Wrapping Up 2024

51:06 - Closing the Deal and Winning

53:06 - The Memorial Tournament

56:05 - You're a wizard, Collin.

59:04 - Collin's Schedule for the Rest of the Year

Rocket Mortgage Classic Recap: Cam Davis outlasts the field Jul 01, 2024

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In this episode:
- Recap the weekend in golf and discuss top moments
- Smylie Kaufman is live from Birmingham while Charlie reports from the Marine Troon Hotel
- Special shout-out to American Airlines for a travel fiasco
- Breakdown of PGA Tour picks and performances, with a focus on Cam Young, Min Woo Lee, and Akshay Bhatia
- Analyze the mental game and strategies for success on the tour
- Preview upcoming events and discuss the importance of maintaining confidence and composure
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights! #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #golfswing #pgatourpodcast #camdavis #akshay #akshaybhatia #minwoolee
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
1:17 - Charlie Scotland
5:22 - Rocket Mortgage Classic Recap
6:56 - 1-and-Done Recap
14:32 - Poa Grass
17:22 - Cam Davis
21:40 - Min Woo Lee
24:18 - Cameron Young
34:30 - Hypothetical: Cameron Young's Final 3 Holes
38:30 - Akshay Bhatia
47:55 - Luke Clanton
57:35 - iMessage Stickers
1:00:15 - Final Thoughts

Johnson Wagner Interview: Glory at the U.S. Open, Career Path, State of Pro Golf, and more! Jun 26, 2024

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Join Smylie Kaufman and Johnson Wagner on this exciting episode of the Smylie Show as they dive deep into the secrets of winning on the PGA Tour! Smylie and Johnson discuss all things golf, including Johnson's recent media ventures and his transition from PGA Tour player to golf analyst.

Key Highlights:

- **Johnson Wagner's Transition to Media:** Insightful discussion on how Johnson made his way from the course to the commentator's booth.

- **Winning on Tour:** Johnson shares his experiences and career that included three PGA Tour victories.

- **Inside the Life of a Pro Golfer:** Get a behind-the-scenes look at the life and challenges faced by pro golfers, including the balance between personal life and the rigors of the Tour.

Smylie and Johnson also preview the upcoming tournaments and share their thoughts on who might dominate the leaderboard. To close the show, they reveal some hilarious and heartwarming moments from their time on and off the course.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - MFK

05:20 - Mustache

08:20 - Winning on the PGA Tour

13:22 - First Media Inspiration

19:38 - Starting Media Career

21:40 - Favorite Media Role

25:43 - Live From Reenactments Origin

33:34 - Most Nervous Over a Shot

35:02 - Chili-Dip

35:54 - Transitioning to Media

38:23 - Plans for the Year

44:19 - LIV Golf’s Future

47:27 - New PGA TOUR Season

48:30 - Signature Event Player Cuts

50:15 - Outro

LIVE: Recapping a wild finish at the Travelers Championship Jun 24, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all of the mayhem at the end of the Travelers Championship leading into a playoff between Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim. Smylie and Charlie examine the low scoring at TPC River Highlands, and provide some historical context for the run Scottie is on. SK and CH also chat about the LIV Golf event in Nashville, and the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Sahalee.

Mackenzie Hughes on the U.S. Open + the state of pro golf Jun 19, 2024

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This week, Smylie Kaufman sits down with PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes! In this episode, they recap the thrilling U.S. Open finish at Pinehurst and dissect its dramatic ending, preview the upcoming Travelers Championship, discuss the current state of LIV vs. PGA Tour merger, and share stories on what it's like to travel with family on tour. At the end of the episode, Charlie Hulme joins Smylie as they make their one-and-done picks for the Travelers Championship (via Instagram Live - follow us @thesmylieshow if you don't already!).

Highlights:

- U.S. Open Recap: Rory vs. Bryson showdown

- Current state of LIV and PGA Tours

- Family on Tour: The joys and challenges

- Traveler's Championship Preview: Course insights and strategies

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro

1:06 - 2024 US Open at Pinehurst

3:27 - Putting discussion

8:08 - State of Golf Today

16:51 - Signature Events Player Count

19:57 - PGA Tour Points System

28:20 - Losing to Lashley at Rocket Mortgage

30:08 - Contending in Canada

38:15 - Traveling with Family on Tour

49:20 - Presidents Cup Aspirations

55:29 - Travelers Championship Preview

59:43 - Travelers Championship One-and-Done picks

Live Show: 124th U.S. Open Recap Jun 17, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap a thrilling finish to the 124th U.S. Open live on both YouTube and X, with Bryson DeChambeau winning by a shot thanks to an incredible up-and-down on the 72nd hole, while Rory McIlroy came up agonizingly short. Smylie and Charlie take comments from the chat ranging from Bryson's legacy now that he has two major wins, Rory's abrupt exit after coming up short, and the type of game it takes to win a major, and how that differs depending on the venue and setup. Finally, we celebrate the show's *SEVENTH* one-and-done winner pick of the year, and Charlie's fourth of the season after taking Bryson to win.

U.S. Open Day 3 Journal Jun 16, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the third day of play from the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, as Bryson DeChambeau takes it deep with six birdies to hold a three-shot lead heading into the final day of play. Smylie and Charlie discuss how much they've enjoyed both Pinehurst as a venue and the way the USGA set it up, including a brutal 13th hole pin placement that claimed two high-profile victims on Saturday. SK and CH close the pod with some predictions for Sunday, and whether Bryson, Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, or another player will hoist a trophy Sunday night after the final putt drops.

U.S. Open Day 2 Journal Jun 15, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the second day of play from the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, including a trio of stars who narrowly made the weekend after the cut line moved to +5 near the end of Friday's play. Smylie and Charlie begin by discussing Ludvig Aberg's incredible consistency, and the mark he could achieve at a U.S. Open for the first time since 1913. SK and CH close by examining some remarks Tiger Woods made after missing the cut that are perhaps the first time he's verbalized a sentiment of this nature. Bring your swimsuits tomorrow - we're getting in the pool!

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