267: Smylie's RYDER CUP GAME SHOW + NBC’s Jon Miller on the Ryder Cup’s Evolution

267: Smylie's RYDER CUP GAME SHOW + NBC’s Jon Miller on the Ryder Cup’s Evolution

It’s Ryder Cup week! Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme get things rolling with trivia, stats, and stories before welcoming Jon Miller, NBC Sports President of Acquisitions & Partnerships, who was instrumental in bringing the Ryder Cup to NBC. From the legendary 1991 “War on the Shore” to today’s global stage at Bethpage, Jon shares behind-the-scenes stories, strategy insights, and how the Ryder Cup has evolved into one of golf’s biggest events.

Presented by Johnnie Walker, this episode dives into the atmosphere, the rookies, the captains, and what makes this event so unique for fans, players, and TV.

Chapters

0:00 – Intro & Ryder Cup week vibes
2:20 – Johnnie Walker “Spirit of the Cup” kickoff
5:40 – Smylie’s Ryder Cup prep & trivia setup
7:30 – Ryder Cup true/false game begins
12:40 – Keegan Bradley stories & player stats
19:40 – Smylie’s game show hosting flashback
22:40 – Tommy Fleetwood’s Ryder Cup dominance
26:00 – Team USA records & trivia twists
30:20 – More Ryder Cup stats & surprises
34:20 – JT, Cantlay, and U.S. singles records
40:10 – Momentum swings & session breakdowns
49:40 – Europe’s edge in key sessions
52:40 – Rookie impact at the Ryder Cup
55:40 – Conversation with Jon Miller begins
57:20 – How NBC first got the Ryder Cup
1:02:20 – War on the Shore & dramatic moments
1:09:40 – How Ryder Cup TV coverage evolved
1:12:20 – Captains, strategy, and Sunday pairings
1:13:30 – Crowds at Bethpage & fan culture
1:15:10 – Favorite chants & Ryder Cup atmosphere
1:18:10 – Jon Miller’s prediction for Bethpage
1:19:20 – Closing thanks & future live show talk
1:20:30 – Wrapping up: next stop, Bethpage

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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.

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