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315: Saturday at the Masters: Moving Day for Cam Young & Scottie Scheffler Apr 12, 2026

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"Moving Day" at the Masters provided a perfect setup for a thrilling Sunday at Augusta, as Rory McIlroy's six-shot lead evaporated and Cam Young charged into the co-lead. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the composition of that Rory & Cam final group, what Scottie Scheffler needs to shoot to have a winning chance after a Saturday 65, and a few other names who could come into play.

Plus! The show welcomes a new gnome home, more Masters food reviews, and "Raccoon Time."

Tune in tomorrow for a full recap as we crown a Masters champion!

0:00 Intro
0:24 Smylie Called It Early 👀
2:30 Masters Gnome Returns
3:25 Raccoon Time: Candy Bar Review 🍫
4:52 Amen Corner Experience
7:25 Cam Young & Scheffler Surge
8:00 Rory’s Driving Issues
9:27 Why Cam Young Has the Edge
10:27 Sunday Strategy & Birdie Chances
12:44 Course Conditions
14:22 Scheffler Back in Contention
15:17 Final Pairing Dynamics (Rory vs Cam)
16:08 Sunday Pressure Scenarios
17:39 What Score Wins?

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314: Friday at the Masters: Will Rory Break Tiger’s Record? Apr 11, 2026

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Two rounds of 2026’s first major are in the books, and Rory McIlroy is off to a record-setting start in his title defense. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all that they saw Friday at Augusta, and answer some hypothetical questions - what happens if Rory wins his second Masters at a record-setting pace? What happens if he somehow loses the tournament?

All that + discussing a big name who missed the cut, and what we think the course conditions at Augusta will be on the weekend.

Tune in Saturday night as we track Rory and the chasing pack on moving day at the Masters!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Is It Already Over?
2:00 Rory McIlroy
6:00 Rory vs The Field
7:30 Weekend Scenarios (Blowout vs Collapse)
9:00 Course Conditions
11:00 Leaderboard + Chasing Pack
13:45 Augusta Food Rankings
16:30 Masters Candy Bar + Stories
18:15 Patron Experience at Augusta
20:30 Bryson
22:30 Fan Questions

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313: Thursday at the Masters: Rory Leads + Augusta Looks CRISPY Apr 10, 2026

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As the first round of the Masters Tournament concludes, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the Thursday action from Augusta National - Rory McIlroy cruises to a co-lead in his title defense, while some big names struggle as the golf course gets firm and fast much earlier than expected.

Smylie and Charlie discuss the difficulty of approaches into the 13th and 15th holes, predict conditions as the week progresses, and take questions from producer Jaxon Brown.

Tune in tomorrow - as we recap the cut, and who looks positioned to win the first major of 2026!

CHAPTERS:
0:57 Course conditions
4:23 Hole 13 and 15 carnage
9:50 Rory McIlroy
15:14 Sam Burns
16:58 Ludvig Åberg
18:07 Bryson DeChambeau
19:29 Jon Rahm
21:04 Audience questions
25:57 Scottie Scheffler

#masters #augusta #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #golfrecap #mastersrecap #mastershighlights

312: 2026 Masters Preview ⛳️ Expectations for Scottie Scheffler & Rory McIlroy + Sleeper Picks Apr 08, 2026

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are boots on the ground in Augusta for a full Masters preview episode, breaking down everything you need to know heading into the first major of the year.

From course conditions and weather impact to the player profiles most likely to contend, the guys dive deep into what it takes to win at Augusta National Golf Club. With firm greens, tricky winds, and premium iron play expected to be the difference, they analyze the key contenders and build the blueprint for a Masters champion.

Plus, reactions to JJ Spaun’s win, insight from players preparing on-site, and a data-driven breakdown of the names to watch this week.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
2:12 JJ Spaun Wins at Valero
6:08 Masters Week Setup
9:42 Augusta Conditions
11:28 Weather Report
15:05 Wind + Strategy
18:20 Masters Winner Blueprint
21:15 Rory McIlroy
26:40 Scottie Scheffler
31:35 Bryson DeChambeau
36:50 Ludvig Åberg
41:55 Xander Schauffele
46:10 Patrick Reed
50:25 Tommy Fleetwood
54:10 Matt Fitzpatrick
58:05 Collin Morikawa
62:20 Other Contenders
67:10 Sleeper Picks
71:30 Final Picks

#masters #augusta #smylieshow #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #golfbetting #golfpicks #pgatour

311: Bones Mackay Caddies for Smylie Kaufman at Augusta National Apr 06, 2026

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Jim “Bones” Mackay joins Smylie Kaufman for a one-of-a-kind walk through Augusta National Golf Club — breaking down every hole like he’s on the bag at the Masters.

From tee shot decisions to green complexes, Bones shares decades of insight, stories from caddying for major champions, and the subtle details that make Augusta the most strategic course in golf.

This is a true hole-by-hole masterclass — how to think, where to miss, and what it actually takes to play Augusta National.

CHAPTERS:
00:06:19 Hole 1: Tea Olive
00:14:00 Hole 2: Pink Dogwood
00:21:20 Hole 3: Flowering Peach
00:27:12 Hole 4: Flowering Crab Apple
00:29:15 Hole 5: Magnolia
00:34:00 Hole 6: Juniper
00:45:09 Hole 7: Pampas
00:49:00 Hole 8: Yellow Jasmine
00:54:00 Hole 9: Carolina Cherry
00:59:09 Hole 10: Camellia
01:04:30 Hole 11: White Dogwood
01:09:00 Hole 12: Golden Bell
01:14:00 Hole 13: Azalea
01:19:00 Hole 14: Chinese Fir
01:24:00 Hole 15: Firethorn
01:29:00 Hole 16: Redbud
01:33:00 Hole 17: Nandina
01:38:00 Hole 18: Holly

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310: Sepp Straka: Growing Up in Austria + Wedge Setup That Might Shock You 🤯 Apr 01, 2026

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Sepp Straka joins Smylie Kaufman on The Smylie Show for a wide-ranging conversation on fatherhood, growing up between Austria and Georgia, competing alongside his twin brother Sam, and the path that took him from an under-the-radar junior to one of the best players in the world. Sepp talks about his time at Georgia, why that qualifying culture helped shape him, how he ended up with Srixon after college, and why his equipment setup immediately gave him confidence heading into Q-School.

Later, Sepp gets into the real turning points in his PGA TOUR career: the early inconsistency, working with John Tillery, using TrackMan with more purpose, improving his wedge play and short game, and building a more complete process around practice. Then Charlie joins for Short-Sided to close things out with some lighter stories on food, Georgia guys, and dad life at home.

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Chapters
0:00 Sepp on dad life and bedtime duties
3:21 Sepp’s journey from Austria to Georgia
5:59 How Georgia helped shape his game
10:25 Representing Austria and Olympic memories
14:31 Why Sepp signed with Srixon
18:19 Q-School, pressure, and early tour life
27:18 Why his game finally took off
29:23 John Tillery, TrackMan, and better numbers
30:20 Fixing the weak spots in his short game
31:05 Wedge practice, process, and improvement
45:23 Short-Sided with Charlie

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309: Roberto Castro Explains Why TGL Took a Big Step Forward Mar 31, 2026

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Smylie Kaufman is joined by former PGA TOUR pro and TGL analyst Roberto Castro to unpack everything from TGL’s second season. After a full year on the broadcast, Roberto shares what he learned in the booth, how the league evolved from Year 1 to Year 2, and why the level of play and team strategy took such a big leap. They also dive into Los Angeles Golf Club’s championship run, the teams that impressed and disappointed, and how TGL can help younger players grow by competing alongside proven veterans.

Roberto also explains why certain players and teams seemed to improve as the season went on, what stood out behind the scenes, and what he’ll be watching heading into next season as TGL continues to expand.

Chapters
0:00 Roberto Castro joins the show
0:35 Roberto’s first season on the TGL broadcast
2:50 Biggest TGL Season 2 takeaways
4:04 Why Los Angeles won it all
5:24 What TGL revealed about players’ form
7:08 How TGL helps young players develop
8:13 Most disappointing team of the season
9:29 What should change for next season?
12:36 Roberto’s early Season 3 outlook

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308: Emotional Win for Gary Woodland! + Reacting to Tiger Woods Accident Mar 30, 2026

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Gary Woodland completes one of the most emotional wins of the season at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down both the meaning of the moment and the golf that got it done. They dive into the harrowing neurological trauma Woodland's been dealing with privately and publicly on his seven-year journey back to the winner's circle, the ball-speed and putting numbers that stood out, and what this win means for Gary - and a number of other players inside and outside the OWGR Top 50 - as we look ahead to the Masters.

Smylie and Charlie then offer a reflection on arguably the biggest news in golf this week - Tiger Woods automobile accident which involved a set of charges from the Martin County Sheriff's Department, what it means in a golf context, and the societal reaction at large to one of the game's biggest figures.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Hello from the road!
1:48 Gary Woodland’s emotional Houston Open win
12:51 Masters OWGR Top-50 qualifiers
15:20 Other notes from Houston: aces for Shane Lowry and Adam Scott
17:08 Reacting to Tiger Woods accident and fallout
25:39 DP World Tour / Korn Ferry notes
27:17 Sepp Straka preview / Masters week lookahead

#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #garywoodland #golfpodcast #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights #golfrecap

307: Akshay Bhatia on Winning at Bay Hill & Masters prep + Dr. Bhrett McCabe on the Mental Edge in Golf Mar 25, 2026

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Smylie Kaufman sits down with two elite perspectives in golf:

First, recent Arnold Palmer Invitational winner Akshay Bhatia joins to break down his victory at Bay Hill, his evolving game, and how confidence, putting, and mindset fueled his breakthrough.

Then, sports psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe joins to unpack the mental side of elite performance—highlighting Cam Young’s Players Championship win, pressure, confidence, and why perfection is the biggest myth in golf.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro & Akshay Bhatia on Winning Bay Hill
0:48 Joe Greiner Partnership & Lefty Advantage
3:40 Cross-Handed Chipping & Short Game Feel
6:25 Leading vs Chasing on the PGA Tour
8:55 Putting Breakthrough & Routine Changes
11:10 Ball Striking DNA & Shot Shaping
13:25 Driver Options & Shot Patterns
16:05 Augusta Strategy & Preparation
19:00 Confidence from Winning & Major Outlook
21:35 Tour Life, India Trip & Season Momentum
23:40 Bhrett McCabe Interview Begins – Cam Young & Players Championship
25:10 Understanding Elite Confidence & Self-Belief
30:40 Why “Perfect Golf” is a Myth
34:20 Handling Swing Breakdowns Under Pressure
38:40 Winning Without Your Best Stuff
41:45 Ryder Cup Experience & Competitive Edge
45:15 Chris Gotterup Conversation & Development Arc
47:30 Confidence Growth & Learning to Win
50:00 Mental Toughness vs Technical Perfection
52:30 What Separates Good Players from Great Ones
55:00 Closing Thoughts on Mindset & Performance

#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #akshaybhatia #golfpodcast #smyliekaufman #golflesson #camyoung

306: Matt Fitzpatrick Bounces Back At Valspar + Brooks Koepka & Jordan Spieth Trending? Mar 23, 2026

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A week after coming up one shot short at the PLAYERS, Matt Fitzpatrick got right back to work and won the Valspar Championship. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the swing work he's done with Mark Blackburn, what stood out most about his mentality after the near miss at Sawgrass, and whether his current form should have people paying closer attention heading into Augusta. They also dive into the pace-of-play controversy on Sunday, with Smylie offering perspective from inside the ropes on what actually frustrates players and how those situations can throw contenders out of rhythm.

The episode also looks at the bigger trends coming out of the Florida Swing, including why so many 54-hole leaders have struggled to close this season, what happened to Sungjae Im on Sunday, and why Copperhead continues to be one of the best non-signature tests on the PGA TOUR. Smylie and Charlie also assess where Brooks Koepka and Jordan Spieth stand as the Masters approaches, including why Brooks’ recent iron play is so notable and why Spieth feels closer than his results might suggest.

The show wraps with a look at the inaugural success that LIV's South Africa event was, and what it means for golf on a global stage. Plus, are Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm in better form that anyone else as we look ahead to Augusta?

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:15 Matt Fitzpatrick’s Valspar win
9:09 Can Fitzpatrick contend at Augusta?
12:53 Pace-of-play controversy on Sunday
22:00 The challenge Copperhead provides
30:23 Why it's so difficult to close a 54-hole lead
38:17 Breaking down Brooks Koepka's week
49:22 Bryson DeChambeau & Jon Rahm ... Masters favorites?

#pgatour #golf #valspar #fitzpatrick #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #rorymcilroy #bryson #jonrahm #golfpodcast #golfpreview #golfchannel #masters #augusta

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