Charles Schwab Challenge Recap: Michael Block's Batman arc

Eight-time PGA Tour winner and 2014 FedEx Cup champion Billy Horschel joins Smylie Kaufman to discuss the state of his game, sports fandom, and much more!   Coming off what he'd describe as one of his worst seasons on Tour, Billy discusses his climb back to 27th in the FedEx Cup - which will qualify him for 2025 signature events - with just one event remaining before the playoffs begin. One key piece of that journey came at Royal Troon, where he grinded his way through brutal and rapidly-changing weather conditions to a T2 finish - including one of the more impressive rounds Smylie has witnessed while on the call for NBC.   Billy and Smylie also go in depth on the changing structure of the PGA Tour, how Billy became a West Ham United fan, and whether the Hammers or his Florida Gators will be the next to hoist a trophy.   Finally, Charlie Hulme joins Smylie to make one-and-done picks for the Wyndham Championship.   Key Highlights: - Billy's mental approach at the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon - How he became a supporter of West Ham, and their chances to win the Premier League - Thoughts on the PGA Tour's evolving model, signature events, and how many cards should be awarded on a yearly basis - Billy's advice for young dads and junior golfers - Previewing the Wyndham Championship   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 04:46 - Billy Horschel joins the show 06:10 - Favorite Florida Gators football game he's ever been to 10:31 - Advice for young dads 11:32 - Tips for junior golfers 14:25 - Work ethic and personal growth 19:35 - The 2024 Open Championship 30:34 - Billy's mindset for final rounds 34:01 - Weather conditions at Royal Troon 42:13 - How Billy became a West Ham supporter 44:13 - Trophy Predictions: Florida Gators vs. West Ham 46:40 - FedEx Cup points system 53:36 - Optimal number of TOUR cards 59:15 - Billy's goal of making the Presidents Cup team 1:03:05 - The Billy Horschel Family Foundation 1:10:40 - Wyndham Championship Preview + One-and-Done picks 1:26:48 - Outro

7 Aug 20241h 26min

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they dive into the thrilling Olympic men's golf tournament where American Scottie Scheffler's stunning final round charge stole the show and a gold medal win in epic fashion! They break down dramatic leaderboard changes, key moments from Scottie’s back-nine run to gold, and varied performances from the final group of Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, and Tommy Fleetwood. The duo also discusses the state of Olympic golf since its return in 2016, briefly looks ahead to the final event on the PGA Tour calendar before the FedEx Cup playoffs begin, and of course cannot wrap the show without offering Charlie a chance to field questions related to his recent personal-best round.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - Scottie Scheffler wins Olympic gold 06:15 - How Scottie Scheffler made up a four-shot deficit on Sunday 16:53 - A disappointing conclusion to Jon Rahm's Olympics 21:10 - Xander Schauffele misses out on a podium 27:13 - Tommy Fleetwood wins a silver medal 30:16 - Hideki Matsuyama earns bronze 34:00 - Best Sunday leaderboard of the year? 39:12 - Debating potential Olympic golf formats 42:24 - OWGR points for Olympic golf 49:28 - Wyndham Clark claws back into contention after a slow start 53:18 - Victor Perez puts on a thrilling Sunday show for the French home crowd 54:06 - Wyndham Championship preview 59:13 - Closing thoughts on Olympic golf 1:00:01 - BREAKING (70) NEWS: Charlie shoots 66 1:05:26 - A series of complaints and proposals to the USGA regarding the handicap system 1:11:40 - Closing thoughts

5 Aug 20241h 13min

The Smylie Show golf trip review train keeps rolling! This week we add a new stop - Ireland - and two special guests in Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth to recap an unforgettable spin around the greater Dublin area with Smylie Kaufman. We begin with Charlie Hulme joining Smylie for a full deep dive on rounds at The European Club, The Island Golf Club, Portmarnock Golf Club, and County Louth Golf Club. Justin joins next to ask some hard - but fair! - questions about Jordan being off his scorecard keeping game (and delivers an all-time Wear SPF read - use code SMYLIE50 at wearspf.com right now!), followed by Jordan explaining his side of that story and crowning a Trip MVP. Finally, Charlie rejoins Smylie to make some One-and-Done(-ish) picks for the men's Olympic Golf competition at Le Golf National in Paris. The conversation is filled with laughter and insights as they discuss the logistics of organizing a golf trip with PGA Tour players, the beauty of Irish golf courses, and the camaraderie that made the trip special. Plus, don't miss the hilarious moments of trying to navigate Irish ATMs and some unforgettable first tee shots! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Trip planning tips 06:10 - The European Club 19:50 - The Island Golf Club 28:08 - Portmarnock Golf Club 37:01 - County Louth Golf Club 44:45 - Justin Thomas joins the show 47:53 - Origin of WearSPF partnership 50:34 - How the Ireland trip made it out of the group chat 52:20 - Highlights from the Ireland trip 57:42 - JT's most nervous putt 01:00:38 - Jordan's birthday celebration 01:03:10 - JT's favorite hole 01:04:19 - Justin makes his podcast ad read debut for Wear SPF 01:08:18 - Jordan Spieth joins the show 01:15:03 - Fixing Big James’ knee 01:15:08 - Scorecard-keeping struggles 01:18:40 - Portmarnock Golf Club 01:20:55 - Did Jordan get any poor lines? 01:23:16 - MVP of the trip 01:30:39 - One-and-done picks for the men's Olympic Golf competition 01:53:20 - Remembering Mark Carnevale 01:55:56 - Final Thoughts

31 Jul 20241h 56min

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as the duo discusses:   - Jhonattan Vegas's remarkable return to the winner's circle with his victory at the 3M Open. - The intriguing dynamics of the PGA Tour as they gear up for the FedEx Cup playoffs. - A sneak peek at Smylie’s recent golf trip to Ireland, joined by Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth. - The ongoing Player of the Year debate between Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, weighing their stats and future performances, and how the Olympic golf events might influence the conversation.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - 3M Open Recap 14:16 - Signature Event Points Breakdown 19:41 - Comparing Min Woo Lee to Signature Event Players 23:05 - PGA Tour Goals and Objectives 25:12 - PGA Tour Information Gathering Insights 30:53 - Reality of Relegation Systems in Golf 37:51 - PGA Tour Card Allocation 41:53 - LIV vs. PGA Tour Schedule Comparison 47:20 - Future of Golf Predictions 48:57 - 2025 LIV Golf Schedule Overview 56:45 - Richard Bland Lifetime Earnings Overview 59:10 - LIV Trivia 59:30 - Player of the Year Debate 01:05:45 - One and Done Update 01:07:06 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

29 Jul 20241h 9min

Join Smylie Kaufman and host Charlie Hulme for a unique episode of The Smylie Show! With Smylie in Ireland on a golf trip of his own, Charlie takes center stage to recap his recent trip to Scotland with his dad, where he played 13 rounds in eight days. Listen in as Charlie recounts playing some of the world's most historic courses in the birthplace of golf, including Turnberry Ailsa, North Berwick, and the Old Course at St. Andrews Links. And go check out the full episode on our YouTube page for all of the included visuals!   - **Highlights:**  - The best way to plan a golf trip to Scotland  - The charm of Scottish links golf and the different shots it requires  - Comparisons to American golf courses  - Insights into Scottish golf culture and hospitality  - Smylie ranks his favorites of the courses Charlie presents   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Caffeine and Cardio 06:25 - What We’re Doing Today 07:19 - Scotland Trip Review Preview 11:52 - Staying at three different Marine & Lawn hotels 14:18 - Dundonald Links 19:58 - Trump Turnberry (Ailsa) 27:44 - Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns play Turnberry 30:20 - Western Gailes 34:34 - Best Caddie Name of the Trip 36:08 - Prestwick 40:36 - North Berwick 48:22 - Planning a golf trip to Scotland 51:50 - Carnoustie Golf Links 1:01:02 - Panmure Golf Club 1:06:00 - St. Andrews Links, Jubilee Course 1:09:28 - Crail Golfing Society, Balcomie Course 1:20:18 - Dumbarnie Links 1:24:34 - St. Andrews Links, Old Course 1:29:57 - Kingsbarns Golf Links

24 Jul 20241h 37min

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme look back at a highly entertaining week at Royal Troon which saw wild weather, a challenging course setup, and Xander Schauffele hoisting the Claret Jug as the winner of the 152nd Open Championship. Smylie and Charlie marvel at the new level Xander has reached this season, shedding the "best player to have never won a major tag" by winning two in his last three tries. SK and CH also reflect on the weeks of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm, and how each will evaluate their respective major performances in 2024. The show wraps with a brief discussion of the conditions at Troon before Smylie heads off to begin a golf trip in Ireland!

22 Jul 20241h 3min

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap day three at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, where Smylie is on-site broadcasting the major for NBC Sports. Saturday's conditions for the final groups, according to SK, were some of the most difficult he has seen - *ever* - for a major championship. Smylie was assigned to Justin Rose and Billy Horschel's group today, and details a round that saw the latter take the outright lead heading into Sunday. Smylie and Charlie play a guessing game using Data Golf's predictive odds ranking the five players with the best chance to hoist the Claret Jug tomorrow.

20 Jul 202419min

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap day two at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, where Smylie is on-site broadcasting the major for NBC Sports. Friday's cut resulted in some shocking names missing the weekend - Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Viktor Hovland, and Bryson DeChambeau, among others - and SK explains why that was the case given the conditions at Troon. Smylie was the walker assigned to Shane Lowry's group and goes through his bizarre playing of the 11th hole resulting in double bogey, in addition to the two birdies he made coming down the stretch to take the lead. We could not make it through the episode without discussing Smylie's attire in the booth - he donned a traditional Scottish kilt to close Friday's coverage window, and explains how that went down.

19 Jul 202430min