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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On the Tee with Jake Owen

On the Tee with Jake Owen

Smylie is joined by country singer-songwriter Jake Owen, who recently created a golf-adjacent event called the "Uwohali Bucket Club." Jake tells stories about playing with Jordan Spieth in the AT&T Pro-Am, getting a sponsor's exemption into a Web.com Tour event, and his new album, "Loose Cannon." (1:09) Smylie and Jake meeting in Pebble Beach (3:01) Wayne Gretzky's warm-up routine in the AT&T Pro-Am (9:32) Jordan Spieth's cliffhanger shot at 2022 AT&T Pro-Am (16:20) Jordan Spieth landing in Vero Beach with the Masters jacket in a special hanging bag (20:12) Getting a sponsor's exemption into a Web.com event (26:24) Uwohali Bucket Club (31:40) Moving to Nashville to pursue a career in music (50:57) Driving the green at a par-four in the AT&T Pro-Am (52:47) Jake's new album, "Loose Cannon"

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PGA Championship Recap: Brooks Koepka wins the Wanamaker, Michael Block wins hearts

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After a thrilling finish to the PGA Championship that featured Brooks Koepka winning his fifth major and club professional Michael Block finishing tied for 15th after an incredible hole-in-one, Smylie Kaufman and his producer Charlie Hulme recap all the major storylines from the second major of the year. Smylie and Charlie also look ahead to the next PGA TOUR event, the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club. (1:37) Keys to Brooks Koepka's win (5:27) Brooks Koepka's chances of making the USA Ryder Cup team this fall (8:40) Michael Block's weekend straight out of a movie script (14:04) Scottie Scheffler's T2 finish (19:09) Jon Rahm's emotions this weekend (21:56) Rory McIlroy's current state (24:45) Rory playing with Michael Block (29:10) Andrew Green's restoration of Oak Hill (37:25) Tom Kim's mud bath, backwards hats, and a family of ducks (43:19) Charles Schwab Challenge preview

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On the Tee with Sam Burns

Smylie is joined by a fellow LSU Tiger, Sam Burns, who is currently the 14th-ranked player in the world with five wins on the PGA Tour. Sam tells Smylie about playing with Tiger Woods in his first year on Tour, going head-to-head with his good friend Scottie Scheffler, and goes in-depth on his swing mechanics. (1:37) Reminiscing on time spent in Baton Rouge (10:11) Playing with Tiger Woods in the 2018 Honda Classic (19:15) His friendship with Scottie Scheffler (30:29) Discussing the work he's done on his swing this year  (35:04) Using AimPoint and what makes him a good putter

18 Maj 202345min

Debut Episode with Justin Thomas | PGA Championship Preview

Debut Episode with Justin Thomas | PGA Championship Preview

Smylie welcomes on his good friend and the reigning champion of the PGA Championship, Justin Thomas, to tell stories about Tiger Woods, a night at Rao's that inspired a champions dinner menu, and spring break stories old and new. Smylie recaps Jason Day's emotional win at the AT&T Byron Nelson, and previews the second major of the season at Oak Hill with his producer, Charlie Hulme. (2:13) AT&T Byron Nelson recap (5:15) Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy at the PGA Championship (9:10) Justin Thomas interview (12:24) Justin and Smylie discuss spring break 2K16 (26:43) Justin talks about Jordan Spieth keeping a perfect scorecard (28:15) Smylie and Justin talk about their trip to Japan (35:43) Justin talks about playing with Tiger Woods in 2019 Presidents Cup (38:47) Justin discusses his match play partnership with Jordan Spieth (41:43) Justin's range session on Saturday night at the 2022 PGA Championship (50:20) Justin's menu at the 2023 PGA Championship champions dinner, catered by Rao's (55:42) Smylie and Justin discuss spring break 2k23, where they ran into the Pittsburgh Penguins (1:03:44) Justin using AimPoint as part of his putting routine (1:10:52) PGA Championship preview

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Trailer: What's Up, Y'all

What's up, y'all - and welcome to "The Smylie Show" with Smylie Kaufman! Every week, Smylie will share his thoughts on the latest happenings in the golf world, in addition to conversations with Tour pros, stars from other sports, entertainers and a variety of other interesting people. Episode 1 drops on May 15. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a moment!

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