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

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

In the wake of a record-tying PGA TOUR performance by Scottie Scheffler in the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme take stock of a group of contenders playing some of their best golf with just one tournament remaining before we head to Quail Hollow Club for the second major of 2025. Charlie tees up Smylie to discuss why (or why won't) the following players lift the Wanamaker Trophy:

- Scottie Scheffler: Has he finally rounded into 2024 form?
- Rory McIlroy: Will the floodgates open after his Masters win?
- Xander Schauffele: Is the reigning PGA champ flying under the radar?
- Bryson DeChambeau: Is he the most credible LIV challenger?
- Justin Thomas: Could the 2017 PGA champ at Quail add another?
- Jordan Spieth: Is this the year he completes the career grand slam?

We also get Smylie's full Ohoopee Match Club review (featuring zebras!) following his epic trip, a look ahead at the 2026 Presidents Cup as captains have been officially named, and a review of some comments Erik van Rooyen made regarding the signature event structure as we head next to the Truist Championship.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Scottie Scheffler wins the CJ CUP Byron Nelson
06:25 - Scottie just getting started in 2025?
10:15 - Why/Why Won't This Player Win The PGA?
11:09 - Scottie Scheffler
16:29 - Rory McIlroy
20:40 - Xander Schauffele
23:40 - Bryson DeChambeau
26:04 - Justin Thomas
27:57 - Jordan Spieth
38:54 - Smylie's Ohoopee Match Club report
46:15 - 2026 Presidents Cup Captains Announced
1:01:27 - Erik van Rooyen on Limited Field Events
1:15:08 - Watch Andrew Novak's interview on Wednesday!

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Open Championship Round 4 Recap: Brian Harman wins his first major

Open Championship Round 4 Recap: Brian Harman wins his first major

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the final day of play at the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, where Brian Harman put the finishing touches on his first major win. Harman becomes just the sixth American to win the Open by 6+ shots, along with Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller, and Tiger Woods. Smylie and Charlie also discuss a Team USA Ryder Cup picture that looks even more crowded with Harman now on the team as an automatic qualifier.

23 Jul 202315min

Open Championship Round 3 Recap: Rahm sets course record, Harman retains lead

Open Championship Round 3 Recap: Rahm sets course record, Harman retains lead

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the third day of play at the year's final major, the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Jon Rahm shot a course-record 63 to move into third place, but Brian Harman held steady to keep his five-shot lead heading into the final round of the Open. Smylie discusses the weather we're expecting for Sunday, the player in the chasing pack he expects to make a run at Harman, and Min Woo Lee's relationship with the fans.

22 Jul 202314min

Open Championship Round 2 Recap: Harman gets hot

Open Championship Round 2 Recap: Harman gets hot

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the second day of play at the year's final major, the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Brian Harman laps the field with a bogey-free 65 that gives him a five-shot lead heading into the weekend. Smylie gives insight on the two groups he followed today, Rory McIlroy's group and Jordan Spieth's group, and gives his report on the debacle he witnessed at 17 for Matt Fitzpatrick. Charlie has an unfortunate report about the Thursday Night Men's League result.

21 Jul 202327min

Open Championship Round 1 Recap: Stay out of the bunkers!

Open Championship Round 1 Recap: Stay out of the bunkers!

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the first day of play at the year's final major, the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. The hometown hero Tommy Fleetwood, aka "Tommy lad," is tied for the lead after a first-round 66. Not far behind is Max Homa, a guy Smylie really liked coming into the tournament after tough showings at the first three majors of the year. As we wrap up the show, Charlie heads off to Thursday Night Men's League.

21 Jul 202315min

On the Tee with Victor Cruz

On the Tee with Victor Cruz

Smylie is joined by Super Bowl XLVI champion and 2012 Pro Bowler Victor Cruz, who very recently played Royal Liverpool ahead of the 151st Open Championship. Victor discusses how his daughter got him into the game of golf, his New York Giants career and the chemistry he developed with Eli Manning, and gives some course notes to Smylie ahead of the Open.

19 Jul 202341min

The Scotland Report: Rory wins, and Smylie adventures

The Scotland Report: Rory wins, and Smylie adventures

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap an eventful week in golf that included: Rory McIlroy finishing birdie-birdie to beat the hometown favorite Bobby Mac at the Scottish Open, Scottie Scheffler's insane streak continuing, Smylie playing twilight golf at North Berwick with Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, Smylie trying to figure out how to drive in the UK, and a Senate hearing for PGA Tour leadership.

17 Jul 202358min

On the Tee with Adam Scott

On the Tee with Adam Scott

Smylie is joined by 2013 Masters champion and former world #1 Adam Scott as he prepares to play in the 91st major championship of his career at Royal Liverpool. Adam discusses who he modeled his golf swing after, his opinion on the best - and boldest - dressers in the game, and lists his top five major venues.

13 Jul 202341min

Sepp Straka joins the show after John Deere win + we're Threadin'!

Sepp Straka joins the show after John Deere win + we're Threadin'!

Fresh off his second PGA Tour win at the John Deere Classic, Sepp Straka joins Smylie to break down his electric final round 62, the impact his win has on making the Euro Ryder Cup team, and his phone that can only text message and make calls. Smylie and Charlie discuss the Spring Break Crew at Wimbledon, how they plan to use the newest social media app "Threads," and a string of great golf that has Smylie playing to a +5.2 handicap.

10 Jul 20231h 2min

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