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Smylie Kaufman teams up with legendary golf coach Tony Ruggiero — a.k.a. The Dewsweeper — for a lesson that’ll have golfers both laughing and learning. Tony and Smylie dig in to the details (telling a story or two along the way), giving great insight for golfers looking to refine their practice and preparation. Then, Tony turns his eyes to Charlie for part two, locating some problem areas that just might give him the extra gear ⚙️ Packed with great golf instruction, hilarious moments, and real progress — this one’s a must-watch for anyone trying to level up their game. ⛳️🔥 👉 Subscribe for more lessons, conversations, and behind-the-scenes looks with the best coaches and players in the game. 0:00 – Meet Tony “The Dewsweeper” Ruggiero 2:10 – Smylie’s First Swings (Initial Impressions) 5:35 – Tony Diagnoses the Main Issues 9:20 – “You’re Fighting Your Body, Not Your Swing” 12:45 – The First Simple Adjustment 20:05 – Tempo and Sequence 23:40 – Smylie Starts to Click 31:10 – Real Progress in Smylie’s Swing 35:55 – The Difference a Few Tweaks Make 40:10 – Smylie Reflects on the Lesson 44:25 – Transition: Time for Charlie’s Turn 45:15 – Charlie’s First Swing Analysis 47:05 – Common Amateur Mistakes (and Easy Fixes) 49:30 – Tony’s Quick Tips for Consistency 53:45 – Final Takeaways & Wrap-Up #Golf #GolfLesson #SmylieKaufman #TonyRuggiero #GolfSwing #GolfTips #GolfInstruction #GolfCoach #TheSmylieShow #GolfImprovement #PGA #GolfDigest #Dewsweeper

14 Okt 53min

Smylie Kaufman catches up with his longtime swing coach and one of golf’s most respected teachers, Tony Ruggiero — known across the game as The Dew Sweeper. They revisit how their partnership began back in college, swap hilarious “Jingle Bell” tournament stories, and dig into what makes a great coach. Tony shares his journey from broke instructor at the Flora-Bama to a Top 50 Coach in America, plus lessons learned from legends like Butch Harmon, Hank Johnson, and Cam McCormick. The two break down how to actually change your golf swing, the importance of the pivot, and why simple is usually better. Stick around for live swing breakdowns and plenty of laughs along the way. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Smylie & Tony catch up over steak, wine, and Saints football 02:45 – How Smylie met Tony and the origins of “TPC Sunkist” 06:30 – The Jingle Bell stories & early lessons that shaped Smylie’s swing 11:00 – Tony’s coaching roots and what Hank Johnson taught him 17:00 – From broke teacher to Top 50 coach: life lessons from Flora-Bama 25:00 – Teaching tour pros vs. amateurs: what really matters 32:00 – Lessons from Butch Harmon & why confidence beats mechanics 40:00 – How to actually change a motor pattern in your golf swing 53:00 – Smylie, Charlie & Tony break down viewer swings 1:03:00 – Final thoughts: practice smarter, play freer, and have fun

7 Okt 1h 5min

Sunday at Bethpage could have easily turned into one of the biggest blowouts in Ryder Cup history, but a furious American singles rally turned it into one of the competition's most thrilling conclusions before Shane Lowry clinched victory for the Europeans with a birdie at the 18th. Fresh off the NBC broadcast, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme to break it all down while Luke Donald's team hoisted the cup they promised they'd retain after winning at home in Rome. Smylie and Charlie discuss the brilliance of the Euros on Friday and Saturday, the fight the Americans showed to claw back Sunday, and what to make of fan behavior at Bethpage Black. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Opening at Bethpage & Ryder Cup final score 01:20 – Momentum shift 02:55 – The Viktor Hovland injury/half-point debate 04:30 – Squeaky ducks & fan antics at Bethpage 06:30 – Europe’s dominance vs. USA’s Sunday fightback 08:30 – Fan behavior: clever chants vs. crossing the line 11:00 – USA strategy & partnership questions 12:35 – Singles vs. team play: Americans vs. Europeans 14:45 – Europe’s balanced roster  16:20 – Course setup, bombers vs. grinders, and putting 18:15 – Keegan Bradley’s captaincy  21:00 – Reflections on an unforgettable Ryder Cup Sunday 22:55 – Surprising singles results & standout performances 25:40 – Bryson comeback & JT vs. Fleetwood highlights 27:20 – Justin Rose’s rules controversy & gamesmanship 31:30 – Justin Thomas as a Ryder Cup “dog” 33:30 – Fatigue factor: five-match players and exhaustion 35:00 – Emotional toll & respect for both teams 36:30 – Rory McIlroy’s roller-coaster week 37:15 – Jaxon Joins the show  39:00 – Closing thoughts & outro

28 Sep 39min

Day 2 of the Ryder Cup brought tension, drama, and some exceptional golf. Join us as Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down everything from Bryson DeChambeau’s heated exchange with Justin Rose to the electric (and sometimes hostile) atmosphere around the course. The guys discuss the incredible play from Team Europe, the fans, the role of course setup, standout performances, and what to expect heading into the final day. 👉 Don’t miss tomorrow’s full Ryder Cup recap right here on The Smylie Show. Thanks for watching! CHAPTERS 0:40 – Setting the stage: Ryder Cup Day 2 recap   1:00 – Bryson DeChambeau vs. Justin Rose controversy   5:00 – Fan behavior 8:20 – Europe’s putting edge & course setup debate   10:10 – Funny moment: Walking tacos confuse the Europeans   11:30 – Can Team USA still make a comeback?   12:40 – Final thoughts & tomorrow’s Ryder Cup outlook   13:20 – Closing & reminder for full recap after Day 3

27 Sep 14min

Fresh off watching Europe win both Friday sessions en route to a three-point lead, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme broke down all the action from Bethpage Black - you can watch that episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/WmpPMEhptc0?si=8AT_0sDD8AVNUS-8 Smylie and Charlie continue their Ryder Cup commentary with some bonus content fresh off receiving pairings for Saturday morning foursomes. We break down all four matches, which group Smylie will walk with on the NBC broadcast, and make some score predictions heading into Sunday singles matches. Tune into the Ryder Cup YouTube channel at 6:30p ET on Saturday night for more live commentary from SK and CH!

27 Sep 12min

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 #RyderCup #GolfPodcast #NBCSports #SmylieKaufman #TheSmylieShow #BethpageBlack #TeamUSA #TeamEurope #GolfHistory #RyderCup2025

24 Sep 1h 22min

It’s Ryder Cup week, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are fired up for Bethpage. The episode kicks off with Ryder Cup talk — from Rory McIlroy’s bold comments to what makes the New York fan environment unique — before welcoming Team USA manager John Wood. Wood shares incredible insights from his Ryder Cup experience as a caddie, broadcaster, and now team manager. He breaks down Keegan Bradley’s leadership, Team USA’s prep at Napa, course setup at Bethpage Black, and what it takes to build winning pairings. Smylie and Charlie close things out with DraftKings odds, predictions, and storylines to watch heading into the week. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Ryder Cup coverage all week long. CHAPTERS 0:00 – Welcome to Ryder Cup week 2:15 – Ryder Cup atmosphere & first-timer advice 6:00 – Rory McIlroy’s bold quotes and Europe’s mindset 12:00 – Rivalries, trash talk & potential drama at Bethpage 16:00 – Dream Sunday matchups: Rory vs. Scottie or Bryson? 22:00 – Interview intro: Smylie welcomes Team USA manager John Wood 23:50 – John Wood on Ryder Cup evolution & team dynamics 32:00 – Keegan Bradley’s captaincy and Bethpage connection 38:00 – Scotty Scheffler’s dominance & Ben Griffin’s rise 44:30 – Team prep at Napa & importance of chemistry 46:30 – Smylie & Charlie break down Ryder Cup betting lines 52:00 – Top point-scorer odds & player analysis 59:00 – Predictions, parlays & Ryder Cup storylines 1:05:00 – Closing thoughts & next episode preview #golf #rydercup #pgatour #bethpage #smylie #smylieshow Big thanks to AHEAD for their support! Check them out here: https://www.ahead.com/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app! New customers use code SMYLIE to score $200 in bonus bets when you place your $5 bet! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In New York, call 8778-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling. Call (888-789-7777) or visit CCPG dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino and Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus; age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bet must win to receive reward. Minimum (-500) odds required. Bonus bets expire 168 hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see DKNG.co/audio

22 Sep 1h 6min

On this episode of The Smylie Show, host Smylie Kaufman is joined by three-time Ryder Cup winner and 2010 U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell. Smylie and Graeme begin by turning the clock way back to Graeme's college days, where he played for Smylie's grandfather Alan at UAB - and joined many Kaufman family holiday dinners in the process! Graeme then details his experience playing in four Ryder Cups, including the famous European comeback win at Medinah in 2012. He tells some great stories about his partnership with Rory McIlroy, including whether Rory would assume a playing captaincy role with the Ryder Cup headed to Ireland in 2027. Tune into the channel next week for wall-to-wall #RyderCup coverage! #Bethpage  CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and Disclaimer 03:00 - Graeme McDowell joins the show 04:00 - UAB and the Kaufman family connection 17:30 - Keegan Bradley's captaincy 25:30 - Ryder Cup experiences & stories 59:39 - Predictions for Bethpage

17 Sep 1h 6min