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325: Rookie Wins At Quail Hollow + Rickie Fowler Is Trending May 11, 2026

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap Kristoffer Reitan's first win on the PGA Tour at the Truist Championship, Rickie Fowler’s Sunday run and recent form, Quail Hollow’s crispy greens, plus - over/under score predictions for their Monday round at Trout National.

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324: Keegan Bradley Breaks Down Aronimink Hole-by-Hole May 06, 2026

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Keegan Bradley joins Smylie Kaufman for a deep dive into his 2026 season, the Ryder Cup, and the adjustments that have helped him trend back into form. From separating “player vs. captain” mindset to overhauling his chipping technique, Keegan shares detailed insight into what’s changed in his game and why he believes elite short game is non-negotiable at the top level.

Then, with exclusive flyover footage, Keegan walks hole-by-hole through Aronimink Golf Club—site of the upcoming PGA Championship and where he won in 2018. The trio breaks down strategy on every hole, key scoring stretches, and why precision iron play and short game will ultimately decide the championship.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Keegan Bradley Joins TSS
02:10 ’25 & ’26 Seasons + Ryder Cup
05:00 St. John’s & Early Career
09:10 Breakthrough + Srixon Deal
14:30 Srixon Z-STAR Diamond
16:00 Chipping Overhaul
20:05 Cleveland RTZ Wedges
22:45 Aronimink Preview
23:13 Hole 1
24:20 Hole 2
26:30 Hole 3
27:50 Hole 4
29:03 Hole 5
30:09 Hole 6
31:10 Hole 7
35:20 Hole 8
38:50 Hole 9
40:53 Hole 10
42:10 Hole 11
44:10 Hole 12
45:30 Hole 13
47:18 Hole 14
48:30 Hole 15
50:00 Hole 16
51:45 Hole 17
53:00 Hole 18
55:40 Favorite Srixon/Cleveland Clubs?
01:00:00 Final Questions/Wrap-Up

#golf #pgatour #pgachampionship #smylieshow #keeganbradley

323: Cam Young Dominates + LIV Golf’s Uncertain Future (w/ Brody Miller) May 04, 2026

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Cam Young continues his breakout season with another dominant win, solidifying himself among the game’s elite alongside Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Matt Fitzpatrick. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down what’s fueling Young’s rise, how the Cadillac Championship played at Doral, and the bigger questions surrounding PGA TOUR signature events moving forward.

Then, The Athletic’s Brody Miller joins for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving LIV Golf situation — from funding uncertainty to what a restructured league could look like, and what it means for players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. A must-listen conversation on where the professional game could be heading next.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro – Rooftop chaos & show preview
02:30 Cam Young’s dominant win at Doral
05:30 Cadillac Championship conditions & fan turnout
08:00 Signature events debate (field size, scheduling)
11:00 Cam Young’s stats, putting & mental breakthrough
14:30 Fitzpatrick vs Cam Young – rise to elite tier
17:30 PGA Championship preview w/ Keegan Bradley insights
20:00 Adam Scott resurgence & Cam Young rules moment
23:30 Interview begins – Brody Miller joins
30:00 LIV Golf turning point: peak leverage to collapse
38:00 LIV business model, funding & future structure
48:00 What happens to Rahm, Bryson & player contracts
57:00 Final thoughts – what LIV could become next

#golf #pgatour #LIVgolf #smylieshow #golfrecap #golfhighlights #smyliekaufman

322: “Short Game Chef” Parker McLachlin On His Wedge Game Recipe Apr 29, 2026

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Parker McLachlin — PGA TOUR winner and otherwise known as the Short Game Chef — joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for a deep dive on the wedge game: setup, bounce, grind, arc height, Flight Lines, and why there is no single “correct” way to chip.

Parker also shares how Paul Azinger helped rebuild his game, what amateurs misunderstand about wedge setup, and why turf conditions should influence the wedges in your bag.

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Chapters:
00:00 Parker McLachlin joins from China 
03:29 Parker’s short game philosophy 
04:11 How Paul Azinger helped rebuild Parker’s game 
06:18 Chipping into Bermuda grain 
07:19 Arc height and Keith Mitchell’s elite short game 
09:22 The short game debate 
10:13 Setup keys: spine angle, shoulders, eye line 
13:07 Why there isn’t one “right” way to chip 
14:06 How foot position changes short game shots 
17:22 Why old-school wedges had so much bounce 
22:47 How turf conditions change wedge setup 
24:27 How Tour players adjust wedges by course 
26:21 Parker’s drill for better chipping 

#golf #golfswing #smylieshow #shortgame #shortgamechef #pgatour #golflesson #golfcoach

321: LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans: What Happens Next? Apr 28, 2026

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LIV Golf has postponed its New Orleans event, adding uncertainty to the league’s schedule during a critical stretch of the season. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the timing of the decision, the reported financial and logistical factors behind it, and what a potential move to the fall could look like.

They also examine the ripple effects on players — including the extended gap between events, preparation for major championships, Jon Rahm’s DP World Tour situation, and what this could signal about the league’s direction moving forward.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 LIV New Orleans event postponed
01:43 Why the timing raises questions
03:00 LIV’s new summer schedule gap
03:54 What this means for Rahm and Bryson
05:10 Jon Rahm’s DP World Tour decision
07:08 PGA TOUR return pathways
09:48 Scott O’Neil’s “business as usual” message
11:15 Why this matters for the majors
12:52 LIV players exploring options
14:08 Young LIV players and career momentum
16:11 Different player situations inside LIV
17:27 What to watch for

#golf #pgatour #livgolf #smylieshow #brysondechambeau #jonrahm #smyliekaufman

320: Fitzpatrick Brothers Win Zurich 🏆 + Jim Furyk Named Ryder Cup Captain 🇺🇸 Apr 27, 2026

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In this episode of The Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down one of the most unique weeks on the PGA TOUR, starting with the Fitzpatrick brothers’ emotional breakthrough win at the Zurich Classic. What does this victory mean for Matt’s incredible run of form, and how does it reshape Alex’s career moving forward?

From there, the discussion expands into a bigger-picture look at the TOUR itself — including whether the Zurich team format is still working, and why ideas like 36-hole match play could bring new life to the event.

The guys also take a deep dive into the current PGA TOUR schedule, unpacking the growing divide between signature events and the rest of the field, how it’s impacting player participation, and whether the system is truly sustainable.

Plus:
- Jim Furyk named U.S. Ryder Cup captain — what his leadership means for the team
- A look at Ryder Cup strategy, team dynamics, and Europe’s recent dominance
- Rising amateur star Jackson Koivun’s trajectory
- And Nelly Korda’s dominant Chevron Championship victory

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 “Smylie’s Army” Stories + Return In 2027?
8:02 Fitzpatrick Brothers Victory Breakdown
13:15 Matt’s Clutch Play & Current Form
18:25 Zurich Format + Match Play Idea
23:28 PGA Tour Schedule
29:09 Signature Events vs Player Opportunities
34:31 LIV Influence on PGA Tour Economics
40:52 Jim Furyk Named Team USA Ryder Cup Captain
46:00 Ryder Cup Strategy + Team Dynamics
56:30 Jackson Koivun’s Amateur Dominance + Smylie’s HOT TAKE 🔥
1:05:06 Nelly Korda Wins Chevron Championship
1:21:00 Final Thoughts + Wrap-Up

#golf #fitzpatrick #zurich #golfrecap #golfhighlights #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

319: “Cashmere” Keith Mitchell On Short Game Technique, Retro Style, and His Putter Collection Apr 22, 2026

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme welcome Keith Mitchell to the show for a conversation covering everything from a deep dive into all the different ways TOUR pros pitch the ball, to the beginnings of Keith’s now-iconic “Cashmere” styling patterned after 1970s Arnold Palmer.

Keith delves into the way technology like TrackMan has completely changed fitting, preparation and practice - plus, the guys chat about Keith’s putter collection and affinity for fine dining.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro + Zurich Classic Invite Story
01:07 Junior Golf Memories + Early Days Together
03:17 Favorite Courses + The Honors Club Stories
06:13 Bucket List Golf Trips (Shinnecock, National, Muirfield)
10:58 Short Game Philosophy + Parker McLachlin Influence
14:49 There’s No “One Way” to Chip
17:21 Best Short Game Players on Tour (Dufner, Phil, P Reed)
19:12 Shot Selection + Margin for Error Explained
23:36 What Pros Do Differently (Gym + TrackMan)
28:18 “Cashmere” Origin Story
33:12 Building the Look + Style Evolution
39:03 Putter Collection + Tinkering Habits
43:01 Putter Changes + Left-Hand Low Switch
45:45 Keith’s Favorite New Orleans Restaurants
49:08 Policy Board Work on a Changing TOUR

#golf #pgatour #keithmitchell #smylieshow #golfrecap #golfhighlights

318: Fitz Wins At Harbour Town + A Rollercoaster Week of LIV News Apr 20, 2026

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With the first major of 2026 in the books, there was no slowing down the golf news cycle - a PGA TOUR signature event, some wild reporting about the long-term existence of LIV Golf, and a potential Smylie comeback?? (Watch more on that here: https://youtu.be/jAWJYvOg1F4)

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss all the news of the week, starting with Matt Fitzpatrick's playoff win over Scottie Scheffler, and followed by an in-depth discussion about reports on LIV's imminent closure, why the PIF has changed its investment strategy, and what the future could look like for players in the league.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro / Smylie’s Zurich Classic Invite
3:58 Matt Fitzpatrick Wins the RBC Heritage
8:22 How Harbor Town Tests Players
12:36 Scottie Scheffler’s Form + Ludvig Åberg
16:24 Signature Event Field, Brooks as Alternate
18:31 LIV Golf: What Happened This Week
25:54 Why the PIF May Be Pulling Back
42:09 What Happens Next for LIV Players?
49:59 Can LIV Survive in a Smaller Form?
1:03:31 Was LIV Ultimately Good for Pro Golf?

#golf #pgatour #rbcheritage #hiltonhead #golfhighlights #golfrecap #LIV #jonrahm #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

317: Is Smylie Kaufman Going To Make A Comeback At The Zurich Classic?? Apr 20, 2026

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Spoiler alert ... he is not.

But instead of imagining what it would be like if he did, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Ryan Gerard to break down the sequence of events that led to Ryan texting Smylie a "soft invite" to play with him in the Zurich Classic, plus - what the week would have looked like if Ryan and Smylie played together.

And we close with a tantalizing possibility ... could we see a Gerard/Kaufman pairing at the 2027 Zurich Classic???

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro + Smylie Gets Invited to Zurich Classic
0:45 How Ryan Gerard Picked Smylie
3:24 Smylie’s Reaction + Social Media Buzz
5:11 What Would the Week Look Like?
11:06 Charlie on the Bag?
14:03 Hypothetical: What If They Won?
17:10 Mixtape: What Could’ve Been
22:06 Smylie Almost Said Yes
23:02 The Deal: Zurich Classic Next Year

#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #zurichclassic #golfhighlights #golfrecap

316: Rory Repeats! Breaking Down a Wild Sunday at the Masters Apr 13, 2026

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The first major of 2026 is officially in the books, and after a long wait culminating in a 2025 win, Rory McIlroy becomes the first Masters champion to repeat since Tiger Woods.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the storyline of the day, from Rory's early stumbles and surges by Cam Young, Justin Rose, and Scottie Scheffler, to the crucial shots Rory needed to hit to retake the lead and win his sixth major.

Smylie and Charlie discuss Rory's place amongst the greats in the history of golf + bring in Jaxon and Brian to discuss the experience of Masters week for the entire show.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:12 Rory McIlroy Goes Back-to-Back
05:20 Sunday Chaos Unfolds
10:40 Cameron Young Front Nine Turning Point
16:10 Justin Rose In Control Early
21:30 Rory’s Shot of the Day (Hole 12)
27:00 Scottie Scheffler Charges Into Contention
32:40 Scheffler’s Costly Mistakes (13 & 15)
38:20 Closing Stretch Drama (16–18)
44:00 Rory Survives & Wins
49:30 Collin Morikawa Breakdown
54:30 Other Standouts & Takeaways
59:30 Legacy Talk + Final Thoughts

#Masters #Augusta #smylieshow #golf #smyliekaufman #pgatour #RoryMcilroy #Rory #scottiescheffler

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