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

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

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.

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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

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302: Electric Finish at Bay Hill: Akshay Bhatia Earns Win No. 3

302: Electric Finish at Bay Hill: Akshay Bhatia Earns Win No. 3

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301: Justin Thomas Returns! Junior Golf Years with Jordan Spieth + Tiger Woods Relationship

301: Justin Thomas Returns! Junior Golf Years with Jordan Spieth + Tiger Woods Relationship

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300: Chaos at the Cognizant: The Bear Trap Delivers + Gil Hanse on Restoring Seminole

300: Chaos at the Cognizant: The Bear Trap Delivers + Gil Hanse on Restoring Seminole

Smylie and Charlie recap a wild Sunday at PGA National where the Bear Trap once again decided the Cognizant Classic. After Shane Lowry appeared in total control — birdieing 9, eagling 10, and building...

2 Mar 1h 13min

299: Luke Clanton: PGA Tour Life + Loving "The Process"

299: Luke Clanton: PGA Tour Life + Loving "The Process"

Luke Clanton returns to TSS to talk life as a PGA Tour member — the travel grind, gaining confidence, and what he’s learned competing against the best players in the world.Luke dives into mindset, dis...

25 Feb 59min

298: Bridgeman Holds Off McIlroy & Kitayama | Riviera Recap

298: Bridgeman Holds Off McIlroy & Kitayama | Riviera Recap

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Jacob Bridgeman’s statement win at the Genesis Invitational, Rory McIlroy’s late charge, and Adam Scott reminding everyone that elite ball-striking never ag...

23 Feb 1h 10min

297: Haotong Li Unfiltered: Learning English from Kevin Hart + Playing The Open with Scottie

297: Haotong Li Unfiltered: Learning English from Kevin Hart + Playing The Open with Scottie

Haotong Li joins The Smylie Show for perhaps the most laughs we’ve had in an episode yet 😂Haotong takes us on quite the journey - from growing up in Shanghai, to learning English from Kevin Hart, to ...

18 Feb 50min

296: Anthony Kim’s Historic Comeback + Collin Morikawa Wins at Pebble

296: Anthony Kim’s Historic Comeback + Collin Morikawa Wins at Pebble

Collin’s performance, Scottie Scheffler’s ridiculous charge, Pebble’s conditions, and the bigger conversation around the course’s place on the schedule.Plus — Anthony Kim delivers one of the most impr...

16 Feb 58min

295: Mark Blackburn Breaks Down Elite Ball-Striking & Coaching PGA Tour Winners

295: Mark Blackburn Breaks Down Elite Ball-Striking & Coaching PGA Tour Winners

Join us for another episode of The Smylie Show as Smylie Kaufman sits down with Mark Blackburn, recently named Golf Digest’s No. 1 Coach in America, to go deep on what actually separates elite ball-st...

11 Feb 38min

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