Tiger Woods & Jupiter Links Win Overtime Thriller: TGL Recap with Claire Rogers

Smylie Kaufman catches up with newly-minted PGA TOUR winner (and card recipient!) Michael Brennan about the whirlwind since his Bank of Utah Championship win: a week off to reset, the celebration at River Creek in Leesburg, and how a painful late collapse in Canada shaped his Sunday mindset in Utah. Michael also breaks down the training he did to reach 135 mph of clubhead speed, the detailed tracking app he uses to strategize at golf courses he's never played before, and tells a wild near-abduction story while traveling to a PGA TOUR Americas event. This is a must-watch for anyone chasing the dream — from junior golfers to aspiring pros. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories from golf’s biggest personalities. #Golf #PGATour #TheSmylieShow #MichaelBrennan #GolfPodcast #SmylieKaufman 00:00 – Smylie welcomes PGA TOUR winner Michael Brennan 01:00 – Processing the win and fan support at home 03:00 – Learning to reset after victory 04:00 – Early recruitment and choosing Wake Forest 06:00 – Building speed and power in college 09:00 – Lessons from Rory and Scotty’s swings 10:00 – From average junior to 190 mph ball speeds 12:00 – Winning eight times in college — and the ups & downs 15:00 – Managing expectations and burnout as a young golfer 17:00 – Missing Korn Ferry status by one spot 19:00 – Crushing disappointment in Toronto and how it shaped him 22:00 – The collapse: five-shot lead turned nightmare 25:00 – What he learned — and how it fueled his next season 26:00 – Deep dive: Using “UpGame” analytics to train smarter 30:00 – How data changed his golf strategy 32:00 – Working with his caddie Jeff and modern prep for PGA TOUR 33:00 – Nightmare travel story: “I thought I was being abducted in Rio” 41:00 – How playing at elevation prepared him for Utah 43:00 – Meeting his caddie and building trust on the road 45:00 – Getting a last-minute sponsor’s exemption to Utah 47:00 – Closing it out under pressure — redemption for Toronto 50:00 – Lessons from Smylie’s own first win 51:00 – Michael’s next steps — moving to Jacksonville, prepping for 2025 52:30 – Smylie’s final thoughts & Brennan’s message to fans

3 Marras 53min

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme kick off this week’s episode catching up on dad life, bedtime chaos, and a wild rant about Brian Kelly’s LSU exit before diving deep into the rise of sports gambling in professional golf — and whether it could ever impact the PGA Tour. Then, Smylie sits down with Mason Howell, the 18-year-old phenom who won the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship — making him the third-youngest champion in history. Mason opens up about: • His emotional journey from small-town Georgia to golf’s biggest stage • What it felt like to qualify for the U.S. Open and earn a Masters invite • Competing against top amateurs like Tommy Morrison and Ben James • The pressures of high school life after winning one of golf’s biggest titles A can’t-miss conversation about the next great name in golf. 00:00 Dad life updates and bedtime chaos 04:30 LSU, Brian Kelly, and college football chaos 11:15 Gambling scandals 19:10 Could golf ever face a gambling crisis? 27:10 How betting affects players and fans 31:40 Mason Howell Interview 32:00 Life after winning the U.S. Am — back to high school reality 33:40 Growing up in Thomasville and discovering golf 36:20 Qualifying for the U.S. Open at 18 years old 39:10 Competing at Oakmont and learning from the pros 43:15 The grind of the U.S. Amateur at Olympic Club 47:45 Facing Tommy Morrison and Ben James in match play 49:50 Taking down John Daly in a thriller 51:00 Securing Masters and Walker Cup spots 54:00 What’s next for Mason Howell 1:12:10 Smylie’s thoughts on the next wave of young golf talent 1:16:25 Comparing today’s amateur game to the PGA Tour 1:20:00 Charlie’s take: what makes great golfers stand out early 1:24:10 Smylie shares his Masters memories 1:29:00 Wrapping up — offseason plans and what’s next on The Smylie Show 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📺 Watch full episodes weekly here on The Smylie Show #golf #TheSmylieShow #SmylieKaufman #MasonHowell #USAmateur #GolfPodcast #GolfLife #PGA #Masters #GeorgiaGolf #AmateurGolf #NextGenGolf #GolfInterview #GolfContent #GolfTalk

28 Loka 1h 33min

Smylie and Charlie are back for a jam-packed episode that mixes life updates, heartfelt moments, and golf talk. Smylie shares stories about welcoming his new baby boy, and juggling dad life, while Charlie opens up about his recent cancer scare and recovery. Then the guys dive into the Ryder Cup — from behind-the-scenes chaos at Bethpage to fan behavior, pairings, and why Europe got everything right. They close out with a deep look at Tommy Fleetwood’s incredible year and whether he belongs in golf’s next “big three.” 📺 Watch full episodes + clips every week on The Smylie Show YouTube channel. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Back in the studio after Ryder Cup 01:10 – Why we’re down to one episode a week 02:10 – Smylie welcomes his new baby boy 04:30 – Parenting two kids and full-time dad life 06:00 – Smylie joins the Birmingham mom gossip circuit 08:00 – The pumpkin patch and Halloween debates 12:50 – Halloween costumes for the Kaufmans and Hulmes 15:00 – Family birthdays and dad milestones 15:50 – Charlie opens up about cancer scare 21:10 – Transitioning into Ryder Cup talk 22:00 – Ryder Cup reflections: chaos, fans, and respect 26:40 – How Europe got everything right 29:10 – Course setup mistakes for Team USA 33:50 – Stats, pairings, and the Luke Donald effect 36:40 – Europe’s attention to detail vs. Team USA 38:30 – Tommy Fleetwood’s hot streak 40:10 – Tommy’s year, stats, and emotional win with son Frankie 44:10 – Where Tommy ranks among the world’s best 46:10 – Is there a new “big three” forming? 49:00 – Which 2026 major fits Tommy best? 52:00 – Tommy’s ceiling and next chapter 53:10 – Wrapping up: lessons, laughs, and what’s next #golf #pgatour #tommyfleetwood #dpwt #smylie #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfpodcast

21 Loka 1h 8min

Smylie Kaufman teams up with legendary golf coach Tony Ruggiero — a.k.a. The Dewsweeper — for a lesson that’ll have golfers both laughing and learning. Tony and Smylie dig in to the details (telling a story or two along the way), giving great insight for golfers looking to refine their practice and preparation. Then, Tony turns his eyes to Charlie for part two, locating some problem areas that just might give him the extra gear ⚙️ Packed with great golf instruction, hilarious moments, and real progress — this one’s a must-watch for anyone trying to level up their game. ⛳️🔥 👉 Subscribe for more lessons, conversations, and behind-the-scenes looks with the best coaches and players in the game. 0:00 – Meet Tony “The Dewsweeper” Ruggiero 2:10 – Smylie’s First Swings (Initial Impressions) 5:35 – Tony Diagnoses the Main Issues 9:20 – “You’re Fighting Your Body, Not Your Swing” 12:45 – The First Simple Adjustment 20:05 – Tempo and Sequence 23:40 – Smylie Starts to Click 31:10 – Real Progress in Smylie’s Swing 35:55 – The Difference a Few Tweaks Make 40:10 – Smylie Reflects on the Lesson 44:25 – Transition: Time for Charlie’s Turn 45:15 – Charlie’s First Swing Analysis 47:05 – Common Amateur Mistakes (and Easy Fixes) 49:30 – Tony’s Quick Tips for Consistency 53:45 – Final Takeaways & Wrap-Up #Golf #GolfLesson #SmylieKaufman #TonyRuggiero #GolfSwing #GolfTips #GolfInstruction #GolfCoach #TheSmylieShow #GolfImprovement #PGA #GolfDigest #Dewsweeper

14 Loka 53min

Smylie Kaufman catches up with his longtime swing coach and one of golf’s most respected teachers, Tony Ruggiero — known across the game as The Dew Sweeper. They revisit how their partnership began back in college, swap hilarious “Jingle Bell” tournament stories, and dig into what makes a great coach. Tony shares his journey from broke instructor at the Flora-Bama to a Top 50 Coach in America, plus lessons learned from legends like Butch Harmon, Hank Johnson, and Cam McCormick. The two break down how to actually change your golf swing, the importance of the pivot, and why simple is usually better. Stick around for live swing breakdowns and plenty of laughs along the way. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Smylie & Tony catch up over steak, wine, and Saints football 02:45 – How Smylie met Tony and the origins of “TPC Sunkist” 06:30 – The Jingle Bell stories & early lessons that shaped Smylie’s swing 11:00 – Tony’s coaching roots and what Hank Johnson taught him 17:00 – From broke teacher to Top 50 coach: life lessons from Flora-Bama 25:00 – Teaching tour pros vs. amateurs: what really matters 32:00 – Lessons from Butch Harmon & why confidence beats mechanics 40:00 – How to actually change a motor pattern in your golf swing 53:00 – Smylie, Charlie & Tony break down viewer swings 1:03:00 – Final thoughts: practice smarter, play freer, and have fun

7 Loka 1h 5min

Sunday at Bethpage could have easily turned into one of the biggest blowouts in Ryder Cup history, but a furious American singles rally turned it into one of the competition's most thrilling conclusions before Shane Lowry clinched victory for the Europeans with a birdie at the 18th. Fresh off the NBC broadcast, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme to break it all down while Luke Donald's team hoisted the cup they promised they'd retain after winning at home in Rome. Smylie and Charlie discuss the brilliance of the Euros on Friday and Saturday, the fight the Americans showed to claw back Sunday, and what to make of fan behavior at Bethpage Black. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Opening at Bethpage & Ryder Cup final score 01:20 – Momentum shift 02:55 – The Viktor Hovland injury/half-point debate 04:30 – Squeaky ducks & fan antics at Bethpage 06:30 – Europe’s dominance vs. USA’s Sunday fightback 08:30 – Fan behavior: clever chants vs. crossing the line 11:00 – USA strategy & partnership questions 12:35 – Singles vs. team play: Americans vs. Europeans 14:45 – Europe’s balanced roster  16:20 – Course setup, bombers vs. grinders, and putting 18:15 – Keegan Bradley’s captaincy  21:00 – Reflections on an unforgettable Ryder Cup Sunday 22:55 – Surprising singles results & standout performances 25:40 – Bryson comeback & JT vs. Fleetwood highlights 27:20 – Justin Rose’s rules controversy & gamesmanship 31:30 – Justin Thomas as a Ryder Cup “dog” 33:30 – Fatigue factor: five-match players and exhaustion 35:00 – Emotional toll & respect for both teams 36:30 – Rory McIlroy’s roller-coaster week 37:15 – Jaxon Joins the show  39:00 – Closing thoughts & outro

28 Syys 39min

Day 2 of the Ryder Cup brought tension, drama, and some exceptional golf. Join us as Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down everything from Bryson DeChambeau’s heated exchange with Justin Rose to the electric (and sometimes hostile) atmosphere around the course. The guys discuss the incredible play from Team Europe, the fans, the role of course setup, standout performances, and what to expect heading into the final day. 👉 Don’t miss tomorrow’s full Ryder Cup recap right here on The Smylie Show. Thanks for watching! CHAPTERS 0:40 – Setting the stage: Ryder Cup Day 2 recap   1:00 – Bryson DeChambeau vs. Justin Rose controversy   5:00 – Fan behavior 8:20 – Europe’s putting edge & course setup debate   10:10 – Funny moment: Walking tacos confuse the Europeans   11:30 – Can Team USA still make a comeback?   12:40 – Final thoughts & tomorrow’s Ryder Cup outlook   13:20 – Closing & reminder for full recap after Day 3

27 Syys 14min

Fresh off watching Europe win both Friday sessions en route to a three-point lead, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme broke down all the action from Bethpage Black - you can watch that episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/WmpPMEhptc0?si=8AT_0sDD8AVNUS-8 Smylie and Charlie continue their Ryder Cup commentary with some bonus content fresh off receiving pairings for Saturday morning foursomes. We break down all four matches, which group Smylie will walk with on the NBC broadcast, and make some score predictions heading into Sunday singles matches. Tune into the Ryder Cup YouTube channel at 6:30p ET on Saturday night for more live commentary from SK and CH!

27 Syys 12min