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345: Wright Thompson on Augusta's New Muni, St. Andrews & Why Golf Matters Jun 24, 2026

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Wright Thompson joins The Smylie Show to discuss his new ESPN series Where It Lies, including Episode 3 featuring Augusta's beloved municipal golf course, The Patch.

Wright shares stories from Augusta, St. Andrews, municipal golf around America, and why golf courses create communities unlike any other place. The conversation explores the soul of the game, the importance of public golf, junior development, unforgettable golf characters, and why golf remains stronger than all the forces trying to commercialize it.

Plus, Wright reflects on years covering The Open Championship, his favorite golf destinations, and the relationships that make golf special.

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00:00:18 Intro
00:01:30 Wright Thompson & ESPN's "Where It Lies"
00:03:30 The Patch & Augusta's Municipal Golf Revival
00:07:15 The Characters That Make Munis Special
00:11:10 Wright's Daughter Falls in Love with Golf
00:14:30 Legendary Clubhouse Meals & Open Championship Stories
00:16:45 Why Golf Communities Feel Different
00:20:00 The Difference Between Loving Golf & Selling Golf
00:22:45 Future Stars, Local Legends & Muni Lore
00:24:30 The Blue Foot Creative Process
00:27:30 Wright's Municipal Golf Mount Rushmore
00:31:05 Ole Miss vs LSU & SEC Football
00:34:00 Final Thoughts

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344: Wyndham Clark Survives Shinnecock to Win His 2nd U.S. Open Jun 22, 2026

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Wyndham Clark is a two-time U.S. Open champion.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the final round from Shinnecock Hills, where Clark survived a chaotic Sunday, a charging Sam Burns, a final pairing with Scottie Scheffler, and a hostile New York crowd to claim his second major championship.

Smylie was inside the ropes with the final group all day and breaks down the shots that decided the championship: Scottie’s slow start, Wyndham’s short-game saves, the massive birdie at 16, Sam Burns’ near-misses on 17 and 18, and how Shinnecock Hills played across four demanding rounds.

The guys also debate the course setup, fan behavior toward Wyndham Clark, what this win means for his legacy, the leaderboard names who made a jump, and Rory McIlroy skipping the Travelers.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome from Shinnecock
01:55 Smylie inside the final group
06:09 Scottie’s Sunday start
10:47 Wyndham’s early battle
13:18 The key moment at No. 5
19:00 Wyndham and Scottie at 10
20:40 Why No. 11 is elite
23:27 Sam Burns makes his charge
27:46 Wyndham’s huge break at 16
29:07 Did Shinnecock get the setup right?
36:03 Fan treatment of Wyndham Clark
50:01 Leaderboard quick hitters
57:11 Rory skips Travelers
01:03:40 Final thoughts from U.S. Open week

#golf #usopen #wyndhamclark #golfrecap #smylieshow

343: Saturday at the U.S. Open: Can Anyone Catch Wyndham Clark? Jun 21, 2026

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are on-site at 18th green at Shinnecock Hills - with the historic clubhouse as a backdrop - to recap Round 3 of the U.S. Open, where Wyndham Clark built a commanding six-shot lead heading into Sunday.

The two break down Wyndham’s clutch putting, his massive eagle on 16, and how the wind and course setup shaped Moving Day at Shinnecock. Smylie and Charlie also discuss the blockbuster final group pairing alongside Scottie Scheffler, and what Scottie needs to do in order to mount a comeback and win a career Grand Slam.

Plus, TSS producer Jaxon Brown joins from behind the camera with boots-on-the-ground thoughts on Theegala/Burns group, spectator vibes, and the best shots he saw Saturday.

And stay tuned for our full recap tomorrow night from the 126th U.S. Open!

CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome from 18 green at Shinnecock
02:19 Wyndham’s clutch putting clinic
04:36 The eagle shot that may define the tournament
06:24 Wind, firmness, and Shinnecock’s brutal setup
08:26 Sunday pressure: Wyndham vs. Scottie
11:34 Did Wyndham benefit from the draw?
12:55 Scottie’s Grand Slam chase, birthday & Father’s Day
14:16 Jaxon joins from behind the camera
15:15 Sahith Theegala and Sam Burns’ boring-good golf
16:14 On-site crowd vibes at Shinnecock
17:41 Wire-to-wire U.S. Open trivia
20:21 SK Fit Check: Keith Mitchell vs. Justin Thomas
21:31 Final predictions for Sunday

#golf #usopen #shinnecock #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

342: Friday at the U.S. Open: Will Shinnecock Hills Play Harder This Weekend? Jun 20, 2026

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From the bleachers at the 16th green, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme rehash the second day of play at Shinnecock Hills - with a leading score of 7-under halfway through the U.S. Open.

Was the setup too easy? Will it get harder this weekend? We read some differences of opinion on that topic from several players near the top of the leaderboard, plus Smylie's thoughts on the Saturday and Sunday setup.

Plus - we discuss Joaquin Niemann's two-shot penalty for throwing a sand wedge + missed cuts for Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.

Check out our conversation with tournament leader Wyndham Clark on Monday: https://youtu.be/vkSIcRM1U0I

And stay tuned for weekend recaps at the 126th U.S. Open!

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Day 2 Complete at Shinnecock
1:01 T-Mobile Range Cast Trivia
2:22 Joaquin Niemann's Wild Penalty & Recovery
5:04 Will the USGA Firm Up Shinnecock?
7:35 Is This Playing More Like an Open Championship?
9:53 Matt Fitzpatrick's Ridiculous Short Game
11:14 Wyndham Clark Takes Command
14:18 Xander Schauffele Looming
15:33 Smylie's Inside-the-Ropes Scottie Story
17:58 The Great Hot Dog Debate
20:10 Rahm, Bryson & Major Missed Cuts
22:27 Weekend Predictions at Shinnecock

#USOPEN #Shinnecock #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

341: Thursday at the U.S. Open: Hot Putter for Wyndham Clark + Was Shinnecock Setup Good? Jun 19, 2026

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Fresh off a shot out of the fescue on the 9th hole at Shinnecock Hills, Smylie Kaufman pops into the first hole bleachers to recap Thursday at the U.S. Open alongside Charlie Hulme.

Weather was the biggest factor in round one - in the form of a two-hour fog delay, and afternoon wind being less severe than expected. Wyndham Clark raced out to a four-shot lead on the strength of exceptional approach play and putting - something he discussed on the show earlier this week: https://youtu.be/vkSIcRM1U0I

The guys discuss why the Shinnecock setup erred so far on the side of caution, and how much room the USGA has to push the course as we look ahead to the weekend.

Stay tuned for more daily recaps from the 126th U.S. Open!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro + T-Mobile at Shinnecock
03:04 Did the USGA get the setup right?
06:03 Why putting mattered more than expected
10:17 Wyndham Clark's dominant opening round
12:18 AM vs PM wave advantage discussion
13:14 Rory, Scottie & key Day 1 storylines
14:28 Keith Mitchell's wild 41–29 round
15:23 Ludvig Åberg's putting turnaround
17:40 Final thoughts + Day 2 outlook

#golf #usopen #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfchannel #shinnecock #WyndhamClark

340: Wyndham Clark Joins the Show To Preview the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Jun 16, 2026

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The guys are on site for another major championship - broadcasting from the T-Mobile Benefits Hub on the 1st hole at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club!

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin with a full breakdown of the current course conditions, and how the setup has changed since the last time Shinnecock hosted the U.S. Open in 2018.

Wyndham Clark then joins the show to discuss his current form, some key swing and gear changes he's made this year, and whether Smylie's hot dog condiments are acceptable or bizarre.

Smylie and Charlie close the show by profiling some of the favorites in the field, and making their picks to win.

Join us all week long for coverage presented by T-Mobile, the Official 5G Network Partner of the USGA!

CHAPTERS:
0:00 — Hot Dog Controversy at Shinnecock 🌭
4:01 — T-Mobile & U.S. Open Week at Shinnecock
8:05 — How Shinnecock Hills Will Play
11:24 — Wind, Green Speeds & USGA Setup Concerns
16:16 — Surviving the Fescue & Missing Fairways
19:25 — Building the Winning U.S. Open Player Profile
28:02 — Wyndham Clark Joins the Show
30:36 — Why Shinnecock Is Such a Brutal Test
32:30 — Wyndham's Swing Changes & Recent Form
35:02 — Putter Experiments, Equipment & Confidence
39:10 — Comparing Himself to His 2023 U.S. Open Victory
42:21 — The Mental Challenges of Professional Golf
43:46 — Wyndham Weighs In on the Hot Dog Debate
46:39 — Scottie Scheffler's Grand Slam Opportunity
54:42 — Rory McIlroy's Chances at Shinnecock
1:02:30 — Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed & Other Contenders
1:09:45 — Final Picks, Winning Score & Bold Predictions

#USOPEN #Shinnecock #Smylieshow #smyliekaufman #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #pgatour #golf

339: Arron Oberholser on Scottie, Shinnecock & the Craziest Putter Story Ever Jun 10, 2026

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Golf Channel analyst and former PGA Tour winner Arron Oberholser joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme to swap incredible Tour stories, break down Scottie Scheffler's current swing, and preview the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.

Arron tells the unbelievable story of winning a tournament after bending his putter and using a wedge on the greens, shares old-school short game techniques that today's players rarely use, explains why Scottie's iron play may not be quite as sharp as we're accustomed to seeing, and gives his thoughts on who could surprise at the next major championship.

Plus: California golf memories, equipment stories, Ryder Cup debates, and more!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Arron Oberholser joins the show
01:40 The Futura putter and Pebble Beach memories
03:20 Winning a tournament with a borrowed putter
05:30 Putting with a wedge during competition
08:00 Old-school short game techniques
12:00 The Paul Runyan shot around the greens
13:10 Classic wedges, equipment and short-game talk
15:00 Learning different grasses and golf conditions
20:00 Memorial Tournament discussion
20:30 Memorial's 12th hole vs Augusta's 12th
23:20 Scottie Scheffler swing analysis
32:20 Early U.S. Open thoughts at Shinnecock
37:30 Dark horse picks for the U.S. Open
40:15 Ryder Cup brothers debate

#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #usopen #smyliekaufman #scottiescheffler #shinnecock

338: J.T. Poston’s Emotional Win, Ryan Gerard’s Rise & Nelly Korda’s U.S. Open Moment Jun 08, 2026

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With 33 holes played already on Sunday at Muirfield Village, it took J.T. Poston two more to emerge victorious, punching his ticket to Shinnecock Hills (and avoiding another 36 holes on Golf’s Longest Day) in the process. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the week at Memorial, and Poston’s journey back to the winner’s circle.

Smylie was on-site at Jack’s Place and gives his perspective on how Poston found something special with his ball striking and putter, why Ryan Gerard’s putting turnaround is elevating his ceiling, and how brutal Muirfield Village played before the weekend rain softened the golf course.

The guys also discuss Scottie Scheffler’s viral frustration at the 16th hole, Wyndham Clark’s form heading toward the U.S. Open, Golf’s Longest Day, Nelly Korda’s first U.S. Women’s Open win at Riviera, the future of mixed men’s/women’s golf events, and the latest LIV Golf reporting.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Remembering Bryce Adair
04:22 JT Poston wins the Memorial in a playoff
06:23 How Poston found his game again
12:47 Ryan Gerard’s putting breakthrough
16:40 Why Ryan Gerard is so fun to watch
19:30 Muirfield Village’s wild difficulty swing
24:46 Augusta 12th vs. Memorial 12th
27:47 Scottie Scheffler’s viral caddie frustration
35:40 Wyndham Clark, Eric Cole and U.S. Open form
39:25 Golf’s Longest Day preview
42:43 Alex Fitzpatrick’s broken driver shaft
47:18 Nelly Korda wins the U.S. Women’s Open
52:36 Why Riviera elevated the women’s game
56:24 Should men and women play more mixed events?
60:41 LIV Golf reports and future schedule questions
66:35 New Smylie Show merch

#golf #pgatour #nellykorda #jtposton #ryangerard #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

337: Josh Gregory Interview: What Makes an Elite Tour Player, Short Game Secrets, and College vs. Pro Paths Jun 03, 2026

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Josh Gregory has spent decades developing elite golfers, from NCAA champions to PGA TOUR winners. In this episode, Josh joins Smylie to discuss his coaching philosophy, his years leading championship college programs, and what separates players who make it from those who don't.

They revisit stories from coaching Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed, discuss Jackson Koivun's future, and break down the mental traits shared by great players. Josh also walks through real short-game scenarios while analyzing footage of Taylor Moore, Pierceson Coody and JJ Spaun, explaining how lie conditions, bunker shots, grain, bounce and technique affect decision-making around the greens.

Plus, discussions on NIL, college golf, PGA TOUR U, and the changing pathway to professional golf.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro: Josh Gregory Joins TSS
01:24 Coaching Philosophy & Life Lessons
05:02 What Makes Future Tour Stars Different?
09:35 Recruiting & Coaching Bryson DeChambeau
17:15 Short Game Philosophy
20:20 Reading Lies & Into-The-Grain Pitch Shots
27:14 Bunker Play: Firm vs Soft Sand
33:00 Patrick Reed's Unique Short Game Technique
36:12 JJ Spaun's Short Game Transformation
41:38 College Golf vs Turning Pro
46:38 Building the Ideal Amateur Wedge Setup
50:00 Final Thoughts

#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #Brysondechambeau #patrickreed #jjspaun #smyliekaufman #joshgregory

336: Schedule talk! Breaking down 2027 for the PGA TOUR & LIV Golf Jun 01, 2026

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The PGA TOUR's reported 2027 schedule is beginning to take shape, and there could be major implications for players, tournaments, sponsors, and fans.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the latest reporting from Sports Business Journal's Josh Carpenter, discuss the disappearance of Hawaii from the opening stretch of the season, debate new tournament dates, and analyze how the TOUR's proposed two-track system could reshape professional golf beginning in 2028.

The conversation also turns toward LIV Golf, recent reports surrounding the league's business operations, and whether future cooperation between the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, and LIV could eventually emerge.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro 04:18 Summer of Cotton & ridiculous golf challenge ideas 06:53 PGA TOUR schedule news arrives 08:29 Renaming PGA TOUR events 18:47 Breaking down the reported 2027 schedule 23:14 Why Texas events needed separation 25:03 Concerns about Valspar's new date 30:10 PGA TOUR's proposed 2028 structure 33:22 What Track 1 vs. Track 2 could look like 43:44 Could the PGA TOUR buy LIV Golf? 48:15 Future media rights & streaming opportunities 56:13 What happens next for pro golf?

#golf #pgatour #liv #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

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