273: Golf's NEW BIG 3? Tommy Fleetwood's Incredible Run + Life Updates + Ryder Cup Look-back

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.”

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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

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