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Ryder Cup Journal, Day 3: Europe are CAMPEONES! Oct 01, 2023

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the final day of the 2023 Ryder Cup - from the spirited rally that the Americans made in their singles matches, to Team Europe's triumph and ensuing celebration. Smylie ranks his experience at Marco Simone against some of the best atmospheres he's played or watched golf in, and SK and CH discuss further developments in the flashpoint on Saturday night between Rory McIlroy and Joe LaCava.

Ryder Cup Journal, Day 2: DRAMA on the 18th green! Sep 30, 2023

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme revel in a roller coaster day two at the 2023 Ryder Cup, culminating with Patrick Cantlay's massive birdie putt - and celebration by his caddie, Joe LaCava - that set off a fiery response from Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. Smylie details the 9&7 demolition of world #1 Scottie Scheffler and five-time major winner Brooks Koepka at the hands of Viktor Hovland and Ryder Cup rookie Ludvig Aberg that he covered in the morning for NBC. Europe leads 10.5 to 5.5, but SK and CH look forward to the final day of singles matches that could set up a thrilling finish.

Ryder Cup Journal, Day 1: Europe dominates USA, Brooks takes shot at Rahm Sep 29, 2023

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap a dominant performance by Team Europe on day one of the 2023 Ryder Cup, which saw them sweep the morning session 4-0 and save one and a half points on the 18th hole with clutch putts from Viktor Hovland, Jon Rahm, and Justin Rose. Brooks Koepka's quotes referring to Jon Rahm in the context of "acting like a child" are read, and Smylie does his best to strategize for Team USA as they leave the first day of play trailing the Europeans by five points.

FINAL Ryder Cup preview: Matchup betting odds + the thrilling 16th hole Sep 28, 2023

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In the very last preview episode before the first tee shot of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme react first to a Team USA lineup that will surprisingly bench Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas in the first session. SK and CH then break down each matchup (with betting odds!), Smylie details his favorite holes on the course - including a detailed explanation of the 16th - and Charlie suggests that there should be presses in the Ryder Cup.

Team USA preview with Beef's Golf Club Sep 27, 2023

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Smylie Kaufman is joined for the second installment of a two-part Ryder Cup collaboration by European Tour winner and host of the "Beef's Golf Club" podcast Andrew "Beef" Johnston. Smylie and Beef preview the Team USA roster and major storylines with Padraig Harrington, who made six Ryder Cup appearances and captained the European side in 2021. They conclude the episode by setting a wager with an extremely unfavorable outcome should the other's side win.

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Team Europe preview with Beef's Golf Club Sep 26, 2023

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Smylie Kaufman is joined by European Tour winner, fellow "golden retriever," and host of the "Beef's Golf Club" podcast Andrew "Beef" Johnston for a two-part Ryder Cup collaboration. Smylie and Beef relive the late-night/early-morning FaceTimes they used to exchange before digging into a preview of the Team Europe roster ahead of the Ryder Cup. The two are then joined by Padraig Harrington - who made six Ryder Cup appearances and captained the European side in 2021 - to provide his perspective on the way that roster has transformed since the loss at Whistling Straits.

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On the Tee with Wyndham Clark Sep 21, 2023

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Wyndham Clark joins Smylie Kaufman ahead of his first Ryder Cup appearance for Team USA at Marco Simone. Wyndham details the time he's invested working on his mental approach and how that paid dividends last season, breaks down his most memorable shots leading to his 2023 U.S. Open win, and tells his best club tossing (and breaking) stories.

Theegala gets his first win in Napa + Team Europe builds momentum Sep 18, 2023

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Sahith Theegala's first win on Tour at the Fortinet Championship - from the shot-shaping artistry Smylie witnessed all week while in the booth for Golf Channel, to the incredible family and friend support Sahith had in Napa. SK and CH also discuss the dominant week that Team Europe had at the BMW PGA Championship, with all twelve Ryder Cuppers making the cut, and seven of them finishing in the top ten. Things spiral into a random grab bag at the end of the episode, discussing college football, Charlie changing the pronunciation of his last name, and Smylie's obsession with polar bear videos on TikTok.

Making sense of the FedEx Cup Fall + Dr. Bhrett McCabe Sep 14, 2023

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the reimagined "FedEx Cup Fall," and whether the structure is fair to Korn Ferry Tour graduates and other young players as they work towards full status on the PGA Tour. SK and CH also review the tee times for all 12 of the Team Europe players in the BMW PGA Championship field this weekend, and whether the pairings could indicate "pods" for the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone. Finally, Smylie speaks with fellow LSU Tiger Dr. Bhrett McCabe - a sports psychologist who works with Jon Rahm, Sam Burns, and Brian Harman - about the mindset required to succeed in a high-pressure environment like the Ryder Cup.

Will the Ryder Cup make Ludvig Aberg a star? Sep 07, 2023

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme react to Luke Donald's Team Europe captain's picks, and discuss whether this Ryder Cup will launch Ludvig Aberg into stardom. Smylie and Charlie also discuss Justin Thomas' practice routine, and what to expect from his next start at the Fortinet Championship. The show closes with a recap of the season-opening L that Smylie's LSU Tigers took, and Charlie's UNC Tar Heels starting off the season with a big win.

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