243: Open Championship Preview with Brandel Chamblee + Is Rory McIlroy Back In Major-Winning Form?

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on this episode of The Smylie Show, as they discuss Ludvig Åberg’s dramatic win at Torrey Pines, break down his multiple memorable shots from the tournament, and analyze what this victory means for his future on the PGA Tour. They also cover the wild weather at Genesis, highlight moments from Scottie Scheffler, Mav McNealy, and more.   Plus: - Charlie shares his simulator golf epiphany 🏌️‍♂️ - A deep dive into the most iconic par threes in golf 🌍 - Maverick McNealy’s surprising run and other rising stars to watch 🚀 - Hot takes on AimPoint, putting trends, and the future of U.S. Ryder Cup picks! 🇺🇸   Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights!   #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #pgachampionship #memorial #justinthomas #scottiescheffler #pgatour #pga #golfchannel #scottiescheffler #golfhighlights #golf #progolf #pgatour #thesmylieshow #smylie #smyliekaufman #smylieshow #golftips #golfswing #golfer #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #brysondechambeau #bryanbros #youtubegolf #granthorvat #goodgood   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Smylie's Round at Vestavia 05:38 - Genesis Invitational Recap 09:03 - Par 3 Power Rankings 13:39 - Sunday at Torrey 18:50 - Ludvig 27:30 - Max and Rick Analyze Genesis Final Round 29:08 - Ryder Cup 31:43 - Maverick McNeely: Dark Horse for Ryder Cup 33:10 - McNealy on Slow Play 39:04 - 7 Wood 40:35 - Aimpoint 43:20 - Should Putter Be Shortest Club? 46:10 - Should Aimpoint Be Banned? 52:20 - Early Season Thoughts 53:20 - Rory on PGA Tour and LIV Golf 59:35 - Importance of Golf Reunification 1:08:45 - LIV has Best Fields? 1:26:53 - How LIV Golf Could Work 1:32:09 - Final Thoughts 1:39:29 - Charles Howell 1:44:12 - Final Thoughts Again

17 Feb 1h 44min

From trick shots to PGA Tour dreams, this episode of The Smylie Show dives into the incredible journey of the Bryan Bros, Wesley and George, as they share their journey as both professional golfers and YouTube sensations. They recap their early days growing up in South Carolina, their collegiate golf careers, their paths in professional golf, and their massive success online.   The brothers reflect on the "blood, sweat, and tears" that shaped their paths, including Wesley's PGA Tour win and George's transition to golf content creation. They discuss overcoming challenges, like Wesley's infamous collegiate round of 101 and George’s pivot from professional golf to building a thriving YouTube channel.   Highlights: - Building and owning the Solina Golf Club - How family and competition fueled their love for the sport - Collegiate and professional journeys - The evolution of Bryan Bros Golf - Behind-the-scenes stories of their YouTube success and collaborations - Wesley’s decision to balance PGA Tour events with YouTube content   Get to know the Bryan brothers in this hilarious and insightful conversation with two of the biggest names in golf! Like, comment, and subscribe for more.   #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #bryanbros #golftrip #pgachampionship #justinthomas #scottiescheffler #pgatour #pga #golfchannel #golflife #youtubegolf #goodgood #brysondechambeau   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Growing Up 05:05 - College Golf Experience 10:46 - Blood, Sweat, and Tears 16:39 - Staying Grounded 26:04 - How the Bryan Bros Started 29:45 - George's Early YouTube Journey 32:50 - Game-Changing Video 34:55 - Favorite Bryan Bros Experience 44:20 - Tradeoffs in Their Careers 46:08 - Wesley’s Fast Play 48:58 - Playing on Tour Together in Bermuda 54:54 - Why More Pros Don't Start YouTube Channels 58:05 - Solina Golf Club 01:04:00 - Takomo Golf 01:12:39 - Like & Subscribe 01:12:55 - OUTRO

12 Feb 1h 13min

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the action from the 2025 WM Phoenix Open + Super Bowl LIX!  #WMOpen #phoenixopen #wmphoenixopen #superbowl #eagles #jalenhurts #saquon #thomasdetry #scottiescheffler #golf #pgatour #golfpodcast #progolf #youtubegolf #lukeclanton #livgolf #pgatourpodcast #golftips #golfswing #golfer #golftrip

10 Feb 1h 36min

Joel Dahmen joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on "The Smylie Show" for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from his battle with cancer, his unlikely Netflix stardom, and training with a Navy SEAL. Joel and Smylie compare notes on fatherhood (and everything that young Riggs Dahmen is up to!), and changes to the PGA TOUR structure that would have impacted Joel greatly last season.   Highlights include: - Joel and Charlie's battles with cancer - Balancing fatherhood, golf, and the spotlight in the wake of his starring turn on Netflix "Full Swing" - Developing mental toughness by training with a Navy SEAL   🏌️‍♂️ Join the discussion and let us know your thoughts in the comments!   👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights and behind-the-scenes stories!     #JoelDahmen #Cancer #Golf #PGATour #ProGolf #GolfPodcast #GolfTrip #PGAchampionship #Memorial #JustinThomas #ScottieScheffler   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Charlie and Joel's cancer journeys 08:38 - Updates on Joel's son Riggs 13:56 - Joel's grill collection 20:28 - Changes to the PGA TOUR structure 27:45 - Joel's popularity from Netflix "Full Swing" 32:30 - Working with a performance coach 34:28 - Finding the flow state 38:07 - Building mental toughness: Navy SEAL training 48:18 - Joel's experience as a broadcaster

5 Feb 53min

Join us on another episode of The Smylie Show, as Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme take a different approach to recapping this week’s PGA TOUR stop at one of the most iconic venues in golf! Fresh off a whirlwind West Coast trip, Charlie discusses his love for Cypress Point and a number of Tour pros who checked it out before the AT&T Pro-Am began. The tournament recap begins with comments from Rory McIlroy about how venues matter in golf, leading into Smylie ranking every golf course used on a recurring basis by the PGA TOUR from top to bottom. We conclude by marveling at the highlights of Rory’s performance at Pebble Beach, grading Scottie Scheffler’s return from a hand injury, highlighting Tom Kim as part of an ongoing discussion about pace of play on Tour, and very briefly reacting to Luka Doncic’s shocking trade to the Lakers. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:24 - Cypress Point 08:15 - Rory McIlroy plays Cypress 15:35 - Ranking every PGA Tour venue 44:39 - Recapping Rory’s win at Pebble Beach 50:05 - Scottie Scheffler returns from injury 54:00 - Tom Kim and pace of play 1:09:43 - Ollie Schniederjans Wins in India 1:16:03 - Luka Doncic traded to Lakers 1:17:41 - Like & Subscribe

3 Feb 1h 18min

TGL digital host (and host of GOLF's "The Scoop") Claire Rogers joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme to break down the overtime win notched by Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links over Rory McIlroy's Boston Common - by far the most entertaining match in the four-week history of the TGL! Smylie and Charlie begin the episode discussing how the TGL format brings out all of the competitive intensity we're used to seeing from Tiger Woods, without the physical strain that comes with four-day Tour events and major championships. Claire then joins the show to discuss her first interview with Tiger, Kevin Kisner winning the first-ever TGL overtime with a cross-handed pitch, and the energy - and clutch putting - that Tom Kim brought to Jupiter Links ... along with some other tangents, including her TGL "all-fun" team, "arrival outfits" spotted on several players, and whether the "Scoop bump" outweights the ""Smylie Show bump." Don’t miss this blend of golf insight, humor, and storytelling. Like, comment, and subscribe for more #golf, #pgatour, #progolf, and #golfpodcast content every week! #tgl #tglgolf #golfchannelpodcast #pgatour #dpworldtour   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Conecuh sausage 02:32 - The RLX bear is back! 06:35 - Rory on Tiger’s intensity 11:36 - Tiger’s future in golf 28:55 - Claire Rogers joins the show 29:55 - Claire's first Tiger interview 34:54 - Claire’s TGL takeaways thus far 37:51 - The first-ever TGL shot clock violation 41:10 - Claire drafts her TGL "all-fun" team 45:55 - Who wins the TGL championship? 47:45 - TGL "arrival outfits" 50:55 - How does Claire's mind work? 55:04 - The "Scoop bump" vs the "Smylie Show bump" 58:36 - How do you eat ice cream? 1:04:30 - Closing Thoughts

29 Jan 1h 5min

Harris English shines at Torrey Pines with his fifth PGA Tour victory at the Farmers Insurance Open! Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the storylines coming out of La Jolla, from the illness that derailed rising star Ludvig Aberg after a hot start, to the ongoing pace of play problem on Tour and how to approach fixing the issue.   🏌️‍♂️ Key Highlights: - Discussing the weeks that Harris English, Sam Stevens, Andrew Novak, Ludvig Aberg, and Aldrich Potgieter had at Torrey Pines. - A deep dive into the ongoing pace-of-play controversy, whether we've reached a tipping point, and how to fix it. - Discussing the PGA TOUR as an entertainment product, and whether a fantasy game could increase fan investment. - Smylie's PGA Show recap: coolest gear, unique finds, and celeb run-ins (hello, JR Smith!).   Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights and conversations!   #HarrisEnglish #TorreyPines #golf #golftips #golfswing #pgatour #golfpodcast #progolf #golfpodcast #smyliekaufman #smylie #smylieshow #TGL #nolayingup #coltknost #swingtips #rydercup  #golftrip #golftrips #youtubegolf #fyp #xanderschauffele #scottiescheffler #justinthomas #augusta #masters #theopen #pgachampionship #brysondechambeau #bryso   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Eagles vs Commanders 04:02 - Tom Brady 06:02 - Harris English Wins Farmers Insurance Open 08:00 - Attracting Golf Viewers 11:18 - Making Golf More Entertaining 13:18 - Engaging Fans Every Round 17:21 - Improving Pace of Play 18:51 - Broadcast Analysis 21:48 - Commercial Load in Golf 24:35 - Proactive Problem Solving 26:59 - Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines 32:14 - One and Done Strategy 34:24 - Harris English's Victory 35:03 - UGA Golfers Major Wins 40:25 - Aldrich Potgieter 42:00 - One and Done Strategy 44:34 - PGA Show Highlights

27 Jan 59min

On this episode of the Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman welcomes a fellow player-turned-broadcaster, Colt Knost, to the show! Colt and Smylie relive the highlights (and lowlights!) from an incredible trip to Pine Valley, commiserate over their shared post-playing-career struggles with the short game, and discuss the future of the game of golf - from TGL, to LIV, to YouTube. They also relive one of their wildest shared playing experiences at Torrey Pines as we head into this week's PGA TOUR stop at the Farmers Insurance Open.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Playing for a crowd 04:14 - Chipping Techniques 07:01 - Pine Valley 09:36 - The State of the Game 13:12 - The Bubble That Never Bursts 22:08 - Thoughts on TGL 31:58 - Grass League golf 38:09 - Genesis moving from Riviera 42:45 - 2016 Farmers Insurance Open experience 46:55 - Colt's excitement for Farmers Insurance Open 48:05 - WM Phoenix Open Concert Series 51:23 - Trevor Immelman and OWGR 54:38 - Playing at Whisper Rock 56:40 - Colt’s Warm-Up Routine 58:18 - Handicap Talk

22 Jan 1h