217: Scottie, Rory, Xander, Bryson ... Who Wins The PGA Championship? 🏆

The "Block Party" which began at Oak Hill took some twists and turns this week before eventually fizzling out earlier than expected. Smylie shares his experience covering Michael Block's group on Thursday, and examines the online discourse surrounding the club pro with Charlie. Smylie and Charlie also discuss what makes a good airport, and the buckeye milkshakes that Tour pros playing the Memorial love so much. (6:06) Discussing Michael Block's week (27:45) What makes a good airport? (42:12) Memorial preview + milkshake talk

29 Touko 202347min

Smylie is joined by country singer-songwriter Jake Owen, who recently created a golf-adjacent event called the "Uwohali Bucket Club." Jake tells stories about playing with Jordan Spieth in the AT&T Pro-Am, getting a sponsor's exemption into a Web.com Tour event, and his new album, "Loose Cannon." (1:09) Smylie and Jake meeting in Pebble Beach (3:01) Wayne Gretzky's warm-up routine in the AT&T Pro-Am (9:32) Jordan Spieth's cliffhanger shot at 2022 AT&T Pro-Am (16:20) Jordan Spieth landing in Vero Beach with the Masters jacket in a special hanging bag (20:12) Getting a sponsor's exemption into a Web.com event (26:24) Uwohali Bucket Club (31:40) Moving to Nashville to pursue a career in music (50:57) Driving the green at a par-four in the AT&T Pro-Am (52:47) Jake's new album, "Loose Cannon"

25 Touko 202355min

After a thrilling finish to the PGA Championship that featured Brooks Koepka winning his fifth major and club professional Michael Block finishing tied for 15th after an incredible hole-in-one, Smylie Kaufman and his producer Charlie Hulme recap all the major storylines from the second major of the year. Smylie and Charlie also look ahead to the next PGA TOUR event, the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club. (1:37) Keys to Brooks Koepka's win (5:27) Brooks Koepka's chances of making the USA Ryder Cup team this fall (8:40) Michael Block's weekend straight out of a movie script (14:04) Scottie Scheffler's T2 finish (19:09) Jon Rahm's emotions this weekend (21:56) Rory McIlroy's current state (24:45) Rory playing with Michael Block (29:10) Andrew Green's restoration of Oak Hill (37:25) Tom Kim's mud bath, backwards hats, and a family of ducks (43:19) Charles Schwab Challenge preview

22 Touko 202357min

Smylie is joined by a fellow LSU Tiger, Sam Burns, who is currently the 14th-ranked player in the world with five wins on the PGA Tour. Sam tells Smylie about playing with Tiger Woods in his first year on Tour, going head-to-head with his good friend Scottie Scheffler, and goes in-depth on his swing mechanics. (1:37) Reminiscing on time spent in Baton Rouge (10:11) Playing with Tiger Woods in the 2018 Honda Classic (19:15) His friendship with Scottie Scheffler (30:29) Discussing the work he's done on his swing this year  (35:04) Using AimPoint and what makes him a good putter

18 Touko 202345min

Smylie welcomes on his good friend and the reigning champion of the PGA Championship, Justin Thomas, to tell stories about Tiger Woods, a night at Rao's that inspired a champions dinner menu, and spring break stories old and new. Smylie recaps Jason Day's emotional win at the AT&T Byron Nelson, and previews the second major of the season at Oak Hill with his producer, Charlie Hulme. (2:13) AT&T Byron Nelson recap (5:15) Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy at the PGA Championship (9:10) Justin Thomas interview (12:24) Justin and Smylie discuss spring break 2K16 (26:43) Justin talks about Jordan Spieth keeping a perfect scorecard (28:15) Smylie and Justin talk about their trip to Japan (35:43) Justin talks about playing with Tiger Woods in 2019 Presidents Cup (38:47) Justin discusses his match play partnership with Jordan Spieth (41:43) Justin's range session on Saturday night at the 2022 PGA Championship (50:20) Justin's menu at the 2023 PGA Championship champions dinner, catered by Rao's (55:42) Smylie and Justin discuss spring break 2k23, where they ran into the Pittsburgh Penguins (1:03:44) Justin using AimPoint as part of his putting routine (1:10:52) PGA Championship preview

15 Touko 20231h 22min

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6 Touko 20231min