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Short game tips from Tour instructor James Sieckmann Feb 01, 2024

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James Sieckmann, short-game expert and instructor to a number of different Tour pros (including Smylie), discusses the most productive type of short-game practice, how to judge a bunker lie and adjust accordingly, and the keys to being a successful putter.

Dylan Dethier on Anthony Kim's comeback + "Honey Badger" wins Farmers Insurance Open Jan 29, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin the show recapping an exciting end to the Farmers Insurance Open in which the entire final group was in play on the 72nd hole (along with Jake Knapp!) until Matthieu Pavon made an improbable birdie from the rough to record his first PGA TOUR win as a rookie. Smylie also recounts his time at the PGA Show, where he hit bombs with a ladies driver at TopGolf in front of Tom Watson. Dylan Dethier then joins Smylie to discuss his bombshell report last week that Anthony Kim is considering a return to professional golf after a 12-year absence. Finally, Smylie and Charlie discuss the big news that SK will be in a kayak at the Players Championship on Wednesday.

On the Tee with Trevor Immelman Jan 24, 2024

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Trevor Immelman, the 2008 Masters champion and lead golf analyst for CBS, joins Smylie for a discussion ranging from shared cynicism about the state of their respective golf games to the love they've both found for broadcasting after the conclusion of their playing careers. Trevor heaps praise on two international players - Min Woo Lee and Tom Kim - who will likely play in the 2024 Presidents Cup, and makes some predictions about several PGA Tour pros who could be primed for breakout seasons.

Birmingham's own Nick Dunlap makes HISTORY! Jan 22, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme celebrate a historic day in golf: 20-year-old Nick Dunlap, who is currently a sophomore at the University of Alabama, won the American Express as an amateur, the first time an amateur has won on Tour since Phil Mickelson in 1991. Smylie recounts what it's been like watching Nick grow up in Birmingham, and what an incredible incubator of golf talent that city's been with the concurrent rise of Vanderbilt junior Gordon Sargent. SK and CH also discuss whether it's even a question if Nick will turn pro given all the immediate status that comes with a Tour win.

On the Tee with James Nitties Jan 19, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman is joined by a James Nitties - a fellow former PGA and Korn Ferry Tour pro who has found success as a broadcaster after the conclusion of his playing career. James and Smylie discuss all of the Korn Ferry Tour graduates to the PGA Tour, and project which rookies will have the most success in the 2024 season.

Smylie's Hawaiian Kayak Adventures Jan 16, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the action from the Sony Open, beginning with Smylie calling shots from the *ocean* in a kayak. SK and CH discuss the thrilling three-man playoff, Carl Yuan's controversial TIO drop, and Gary Woodland's inspiring return after brain surgery. Smylie and Charlie also review the latest news on the LIV Golf front - including who might end up on Jon Rahm's newly-named team - and Charlie makes a suggestion to the Girl Scouts.

On the Tee with Kevin Kisner Jan 10, 2024

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Smylie Kaufman chats with his newly minted "colleague," Kevin Kisner, after the latter made his broadcasting debut for NBC Sports & Golf Channel at the Sentry. Kiz goes into detail on his first week as "media," breaks down what he's been working on in his golf game, and closes the show with one of the more unique Phil Mickelson stories you'll ever hear.

A thorough restructuring of the PGA TOUR + Tiger splits with Nike Jan 08, 2024

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Now that the 2024 PGA TOUR season has officially kicked off with Chris Kirk's win at the Sentry, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme address a number of questions, including: whether Kapalua is a good TOUR course, if OWGR changes will lead to LIV getting world ranking points, and whether Jon Rahm will end up on Smylie's beloved Cleeks. Smylie and Charlie also have an in-depth discussion on a restructuring of tours within the tour to better align with player, sponsor, broadcaster and fan interests. Finally, SK and CH discuss Tiger's anticipated announcement that his partnership with Nike is coming to a close.

Rory's surprising LIV comments + 2024 season preview Jan 04, 2024

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In a recent appearance on the "Stick To Football" podcast, Rory McIlroy made hugely surprising comments on LIV Golf after spending the better part of the last year or two criticizing the tour. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme listen and react to several key excerpts from Rory's appearance on STF, before previewing the 2024 PGA Tour season + what lies beyond for the Tour with expected changes coming in 2025.

See You In 2024! Dec 26, 2023

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Checking in to let you know we haven't gone anywhere! Just enjoying a holiday break, and hope you are as well. We'll see you with new episodes in 2024!

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