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We are two days into the 2024 Presidents Cup, and history has been made. A day removed from a 5-0 USA sweep of the fourball session, the International side responded with their own stunning 5-0 foursomes sweep, leveling the score as we set up for a thrilling weekend at Royal Montreal. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss Friday's energetic atmosphere, the lopsided nature of numerous International wins - including the 7&6 scoreline of the Matsuyama/Im vs Schauffele/Cantlay match that Smylie was covering, and react to the release of pairings for the first session on Saturday morning.

28 Sep 202434min

The first day of the 2024 Presidents Cup is in the books, and the visitors are off to a hot start with a resounding 5-0 sweep of Thursday's fourball session. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the action from Royal Montreal, with Smylie fresh off the golf course covering the Morikawa/Theegala vs Lee/Scott match for Golf Channel. Smylie gives his thoughts on that match, plus the most exciting moment of the day as Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim squared off. The show closes with a look at all the pairings for Friday's foursomes session.   Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights! #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #pgachampionship #presidentscup #tomkim #scottiescheffler   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Presidents Cup Overview 02:49 - International Team Chances 05:54 - Issues for the Internationals 10:39 - Mike Weir's Strategy Changes 12:22 - Presidents Cup Improvements 13:55 - Jim Furyk's Friday Plan 14:38 - Justin Ray Stats 19:30 - Need for Rivalry in Presidents Cup 21:58 - Creating Competitive Animosity 27:47 - Friday Foursomes Pairings 32:10 - Final Thoughts & Sign Off

27 Sep 202433min

The Smylie Show 2024 Presidents Cup previews continue with Smylie Kaufman fresh off the golf course at Royal Montreal and prepared with some insights. Smylie compares RMGC to courses on Tour, shares his setup observations, and predicts the type of player or team that it suits best. Finally, Smylie and Charlie Hulme make some predictions for how the 2024 competition will play out - including what the road map looks like for the International team if they want to pull off an upset.   Key Highlights: - Exclusive course insights from Smylie after his on-ground exploration. - Discuss Smylie’s recent adventures in Montreal, including trying local cuisine. - Preview the international and U.S. teams' strategies, highlighting players to watch. - Close the show with bold predictions and fun banter between the hosts.   Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights! #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #pgachampionship #presidentscup #smyliekaufman #smylieshow   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - www.ahead.com 02:35 - www.therecoverypen.com 07:06 - On-Site Observations 11:33 - Royal Montreal Golf Club Overview 17:22 - Course Conditions 22:50 - Course Statistics 23:33 - Rough Analysis 25:20 - Bunker Challenges 26:00 - Putting Contest? 27:44 - Green Conditions 31:20 - Course Strategies 32:02 - Hole 14 35:50 - Player Pairing Strategies 38:30 - What does the roadmap to an International win look like? 49:32 - Predictions for the Presidents Cup 1:11:30 - See You Next Time

25 Sep 20241h 11min

Presidents Cup week has arrived, and the first Smylie Show preview covers potential pairings for Team USA and International, who got snubbed, which strategies we’ll see Jim Furyk and Mike Weir employ, and more! Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin by recapping a thrilling finish at the BMW PGA Championship, as Rory McIlroy comes up just short a second straight week. Billy Horschel’s playoff win leads to a renewed discussion about a “global tour,” and whether the fall might be a perfect opportunity to have the PGA TOUR’s best play abroad in elite DP World Tour events. Smylie and Charlie wrap the show with a preview of the Tobacco Road project that will be on the channel soon - don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for that + more golf insights! #pgatour #progolf #golftrip #pgachampionship #memorial #justinthomas #scottiescheffler #golfpodcast #pgatourpodcast #presidentscup   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Baby Watch continues 04:20 - Smylie's New Painting Reveal 05:00 - Charlie’s Granddad at Pebble Beach 07:30 - Check out www.therecoverypen.com 13:58 - Recapping the BMW PGA Championship 18:52 - Billy Horschel's Presidents Cup Snub 19:51 - DP World Tour and PGA Tour Relationship 26:45 - Attracting More PGA Tour Players to DP World Tour 33:14 - Presidents Cup Discussion 32:18 - Check out www.ahead.com 33:40 - Jim Furyk's Captains Picks 36:44 - Presidents Cup Roster Breakdown 39:04 - US Team Cohesion 43:15 - Potential US Team Pairings 45:25 - International Team Overview 49:10 - Min Woo Lee Spotlight 57:45 - Cam Davis Snub Analysis 59:15 - Mike Weir’s Strategy 01:01:25 - Keegan Bradley’s Partner Reveal 01:05:45 - Aaron Rai Discussion #raiguys 01:06:45 - More Potential Pairings 01:14:41 - Tobacco Road Sneak Peek 01:17:30 - Hope Valley Member-Guest Recap 01:20:35 - Outro

23 Sep 20241h 21min

A packed edition of The Smylie Show begins with Patton Kizzire joining to discuss the journey to his third PGA TOUR victory, and swapping mini tour and Q school stories with Smylie Kaufman. Former Notre Dame and NFL star Golden Tate then joins the show to tell some incredible stories ranging from what it was like to play with Calvin Johnson & Matthew Stafford, to Scottie Scheffler’s incredible skill on the pickleball court. Highlights include:   - Patton Kizzire discusses his challenges and triumphs on the PGA Tour - Golden Tate shares stories from Notre Dame and the NFL - Golden Tate vs. Scottie Scheffler in pickleball - A preview of the President's Cup and exciting upcoming coverage   Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights!   #PattonKizzire #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #justinthomas #scottiescheffler #goldentate #NFL   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Show Overview 06:11 - Patton Kizzire intro 10:22 - Managing Emotions with a Lead 12:52 - Recent Challenges 16:12 - Q-School 27:18 - Golden Tate Joins the Show 31:03 - Jumping into the band 33:24 - Notre Dame's Field 35:32 - Golden Tate’s Memorable Celebrations 38:11 - Matthew Stafford 40:20 - Calvin Johnson 42:54 - Pickleball with Scottie Scheffler 46:35 - Baseball Career 50:10 - Get Golden's Pickleball Paddle 51:58 - Episode Wrap-Up 54:28 - State of Your Game 54:47 - What's Next

18 Sep 202458min

In this episode of The Smylie Show, hosts Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the weekend in golf, covering Rory McIlroy's heartbreak at the Irish Open, Patton Kizzire's feel-good victory at the Procore Championship, and Jon Rahm's triumph at the LIV Golf League Individual Championship. 🎙️🏌️‍♂️ Highlights include: - Rory McIlroy's dramatic finish and what it means for his season - Patton Kizzire's comeback story and the significance of his win - LIV Golf's impact on the professional scene and Jon Rahm's stellar performance - A sneak peek into Smylie's recent golf content and upcoming adventures   Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insight with Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme! #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #pgachampionship #justinthomas #rorymcilroy #golftips   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 02:10 - Ad 02:53 - UNC QB Situation 06:02 - Florida State 07:26 - Tailgate Snacks 09:18 - Troubadour 09:49 - JT’s Foundation Pro-Am 12:51 - JT’s Foundation Celebrity Shootout 15:39 - JT’s Foundation Pro-Am (Official Event) 19:49 - Q&A at Chiefs 22:41 - Playing Pickleball at 2 AM 29:35 - Irish Open Recap 33:40 - Rasmus Hojgaard Wins Irish Open 36:10 - Rory McIlroy's Near Miss 39:40 - Comparing Irish Open to Recent Events 40:40 - Importance of the Irish Open 43:20 - Exemptions in Golf Tournaments 46:13 - Jon Rahm Wins Individual Championship 50:27 - Recapping LIV Golf Standings 1:00:21 - Wrapping Up LIV Golf 1:00:27 - Solheim Cup Overview 1:00:30 - Max Becoming a Girl Dad 1:02:40 - Solheim Cup Insights 1:07:05 - Procore Championship Highlights

16 Sep 20241h 22min

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on this week's episode of The Smylie Show as they dive further into the world of football with Alabama legend and current ESPN CFB analyst Greg McElroy. Greg shares captivating tales from his days as a quarterback under Nick Saban, offering unique insights into the Alabama Crimson Tide's championship mindset, as well as his thoughts on dynamic shifts in college football, including NIL deals, the Transfer Portal, and the upcoming 12-team playoff format. Highlights: - Greg McElroy: Putter Tinkerer? - Nick Saban-era stories - Current state of college football - Preview the 2024 college football season   Don't forget to like, download, and share!   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Greg’s Golf Game 03:20 - College Football Playoff Scenarios 12:27 - NIL 18:19 - Recruiting and Playing for Nick Saban 19:30 - High School Recruitment Process 22:40 - Nick Saban Era 26:24 - 2007 Football Season 28:00 - Nick Saban Story 33:20 - Meaning of "Seeing Ghosts" 38:30 - Cyclical Nature of Football 44:50 - Annual Golf Rounds 47:17 - Typical Saturday Routine 51:03 - Sports Viewing After TV Career 53:26 - Sign Off 53:30 - Did Pat P intercept it?   Follow us on our socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesmylieshow/ X: https://x.com/thesmylieshow Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmylieshow?lang=en

11 Sep 202456min

As professional golf moves into its offseason phase, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the return of football (and the launch of two high-stakes contests for fans of the show), assess captains' picks for both the USA and International teams with the Presidents Cup on the horizon, and react to the surprising news that two PGA TOUR players will square off against two LIV Golf players in a made-for-TV match in December. Smylie and Charlie also field a handful of mailbag questions from viewers and listeners, break down user-submitted swing video, and preview the first event of the PGA TOUR fall schedule in Napa, the Procore Championship.

9 Sep 20241h 24min