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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the action from day one of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, where Smylie is on-site broadcasting the major for NBC Sports. On a day with wind, rain and cold dominating the early wave, it was Daniel Brown who surged to the first-round lead near the conclusion of the late wave, while Smylie called the action from the booth on Peacock. SK and CH reflect on the day that Shane Lowry had sitting in solo second, a guy that Smylie loved as part of his weekly picks. Rory McIlroy's round got away from him quickly on Thursday - Smylie offers insights as the walker who was assigned to follow Rory's group. Finally, Smylie and Charlie discuss another hot start for Justin Thomas on the strength of an excellent putting performance, and whether he can sustain that momentum for the next three days.

18 Jul 202420min

Join Smylie Kaufman live from Royal Troon as he and Charlie Hulme dive deep into the 152nd Open Championship! On this episode of "The Smylie Show," the duo brings you Smylie’s on-site insights, giving you a firsthand look at the action from Scotland.   Key Highlights: - Smylie shares his personal experiences and memories of playing at Royal Troon. - In-depth analysis of the players to watch, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm. - Exclusive tips on how weather conditions might impact the tournament. - Fun anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from Smylie’s time on the course. - A big shoutout to WearSPF for sponsoring the show and keeping everyone sun-safe - use the code SMYLIE50 now at wearspf.com!     CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - WearSPF 05:50 - Smiley’s 2016 Open Championship Experience 10:01 - 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon 11:47 - What it takes to win at Royal Troon 17:58 - Bryson's chances at Royal Troon 20:38 - Weather forecast 22:41 - How wind affects strategy 25:43 - Hole 15 29:17 - Scottie Scheffler 34:14 - Rory McIlroy 39:25 - Jon Rahm 46:20 - One and Done 47:05 - Like & Subscribe

17 Jul 20241h 20min

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they dive into another episode of "The Smylie Show," recapping Robert MacIntyre's closing surge to win the Scottish Open + Smylie's week at Lake Tahoe broadcasting the American Century Championship, where he caught passes from Josh Allen, put up some shots with the Curry family, and caught up with the always entertaining Charles Barkley.   In this episode: - Smylie’s celebrity encounters and wild stories from Tahoe - The scenic drive from Tahoe to San Francisco - Travel woes and hilarious airline stories - Recap of the Scottish Open and Robert MacIntyre’s victory - Insights on upcoming travel and projects   Smylie also shares his experience in the Virgin Atlantic Lounge, enjoying a high-end margarita and scenic views of San Francisco landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Tune in for engaging conversations, humor, and a deep dive into the world of professional golf.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 3:22 - American Century Championship 9:21 - Scottish Open 11:28 - Robert MacIntyre 15:48 - The 16th Hole 18:56 - How would you write the rules differently 23:13 - What do players think about controversial drops 25:50 - Is a margarita and a cookie a good combo 26:45 - Ludvig's Final Round 27:50 - Ludvig's Recent High Leverage Performances 31:24 - Pace of Play 35:15 - One-and-Done Recap 36:35 - Aaron Rai 41:36 - Justin Thomas 43:24 - LIV at Valderrama 45:24 - Abraham Ancer’s club toss 47:50 - Home game environments 50:38 - How the Fireballs won 52:49 - Flight Update 53:31 - Wrapping Up 55:23 - Like & Subscribe

15 Jul 202455min

Join Smylie Kaufman as he dives deep into 20-year-old amateur Luke Clanton's incredible run on the PGA Tour. He’s made history with back-to-back top-10 finishes, a feat not seen since 1958! Luke shares his incredible experiences from his phenomenal 2024 season, his thoughts on the future, and some unforgettable stories of meeting his golf idols like Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka. Smylie and Charlie Hulme close the episode with their one-and-done picks for the Genesis Scottish Open.   Highlights: - Recap the weekend in golf and Luke's recent top-10 finishes. - Exclusive insights into the PGA Tour U accelerated rankings. - Luke's unique journey through college golf at Florida State. - Fun anecdotes about meeting PGA stars and learning from them. - Preview the upcoming tournaments and Luke's plans.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro: WearSPF 07:15 - How ya feeling, Luke? 10:15 - What changed from Freshman to Sophomore year 14:00 - Did you always hit it far 17:03 - The Meathead Luke Clanton phase 19:50 - 2024 US Open 21:50 - What's your motivation right now 23:50 - What video games do you play 25:20 - How much do you learn from playing with the best in the world 31:05 - PGA Tour U 33:30 - Point System 37:30 - Sponsor Exemptions 39:43 - Last complaint 41:24 - Good luck at the ISCO championship 42:08 - What's it like being on TOUR 44:16 - Where can we see you next 45:17 - Scottish Open one-and-done picks

10 Jul 20241h 4min

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back for another live show recapping all the action from the John Deere Classic. Charlie is fresh off a golf trip in Scotland and on a one-and-done heater, as he picked Davis Thompson for his *fifth* one-and-done win of the season - and the eighth for the show! Smylie and Charlie take a deep dive on DT's game, and whether he could be a buddying star on American Ryder and Presidents Cup teams. SK and CH also react to reports that Keegan Bradley will be named the U.S. Ryder Cup captain at Bethpage in 2025.

8 Jul 20241h 11min

Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa reveals his morning coffee routine, talks about the ups and downs of his golf journey, discusses his favorite PGA Tour cities, & shares funny stories from the road. Dive into his unique golf journey and learn about the insights and challenges he faced along the way.  Key Highlights: Collin’s coffee preferences and morning routines Top PGA Tour cities for food and coffee Collin’s path from college golf to pro success Overcoming struggles with his golf swing and putting Insightful discussions about golf strategy and mindset Collin also reminisces about his unforgettable drive at the 16th hole during the PGA Championship and nearly breaking Tiger Woods' record for consecutive cuts made. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation. Like, comment, and subscribe for everything golf!    #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #pgachampionship #memorial #justinthomas #scottiescheffler #collinmorikawa #saucegardner #pgatourpodcast #golfswing #golfanalysis #golftips #GolfSecrets #GolfAdvice #GolfTips #WinningStrategies #CollinMorikawaSecrets #rydercup #goodgood #granthorvat #bryanbros #brysondechambeau #bryson     CHAPTERS:  00:00 - Intro  02:00 - Best PGA Tour City for Food 05:00 - Bronny James 07:38 - When You Turned Pro 11:15 - How Collin Morikawa Met His Caddie, JJ 5:41 - Collin Morikawa's Cut Streak 18:02 - How his PGA Championship Win Changed His Life 20:00 - 2020 PGA Championship 22:53 - 2021 Open Championship 27:45 - What's Next After Winning the Open Championship 29:35 - The Start of Your Struggles 34:55 - Stephen Sweeney 38:44 - What Did You Learn from Mark Blackburn 43:18 - Learn to Hit the Center of the Face 46:40 - Wrapping Up 2024 51:06 - Closing the Deal and Winning 53:06 - The Memorial Tournament 56:05 - You're a wizard, Collin. 59:04 - Collin's Schedule for the Rest of the Year

3 Jul 20241h 1min

In this episode: - Recap the weekend in golf and discuss top moments - Smylie Kaufman is live from Birmingham while Charlie reports from the Marine Troon Hotel - Special shout-out to American Airlines for a travel fiasco - Breakdown of PGA Tour picks and performances, with a focus on Cam Young, Min Woo Lee, and Akshay Bhatia - Analyze the mental game and strategies for success on the tour - Preview upcoming events and discuss the importance of maintaining confidence and composure Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights! #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #golfswing #pgatourpodcast #camdavis #akshay #akshaybhatia #minwoolee CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 1:17 - Charlie Scotland 5:22 - Rocket Mortgage Classic Recap 6:56 - 1-and-Done Recap 14:32 - Poa Grass 17:22 - Cam Davis 21:40 - Min Woo Lee 24:18 - Cameron Young 34:30 - Hypothetical: Cameron Young's Final 3 Holes 38:30 - Akshay Bhatia 47:55 - Luke Clanton 57:35 - iMessage Stickers 1:00:15 - Final Thoughts

1 Jul 20241h 1min

Join Smylie Kaufman and Johnson Wagner on this exciting episode of the Smylie Show as they dive deep into the secrets of winning on the PGA Tour! Smylie and Johnson discuss all things golf, including Johnson's recent media ventures and his transition from PGA Tour player to golf analyst.   Key Highlights: - **Johnson Wagner's Transition to Media:** Insightful discussion on how Johnson made his way from the course to the commentator's booth. - **Winning on Tour:** Johnson shares his experiences and career that included three PGA Tour victories. - **Inside the Life of a Pro Golfer:** Get a behind-the-scenes look at the life and challenges faced by pro golfers, including the balance between personal life and the rigors of the Tour.   Smylie and Johnson also preview the upcoming tournaments and share their thoughts on who might dominate the leaderboard. To close the show, they reveal some hilarious and heartwarming moments from their time on and off the course.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - MFK 05:20 - Mustache 08:20 - Winning on the PGA Tour 13:22 - First Media Inspiration 19:38 - Starting Media Career 21:40 - Favorite Media Role 25:43 - Live From Reenactments Origin 33:34 - Most Nervous Over a Shot 35:02 - Chili-Dip 35:54 - Transitioning to Media 38:23 - Plans for the Year 44:19 - LIV Golf’s Future 47:27 - New PGA TOUR Season 48:30 - Signature Event Player Cuts 50:15 - Outro

26 Jun 202450min