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We get smarter this week on the Smylie Show, as Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by two guests with a range of valuable insights on the state of golf!
James Colgan - who runs the "Hot Mic" for GOLF.com - joins first to dive into his most recent story detailing the uptick in ratings for 2025 golf telecasts, and what impact that will have both in the short and long term for the PGA TOUR and its broadcast partners. You can find James' story here: https://golf.com/news/4-theories-golf-tv-ratings-rebound/
We're then joined by Keith Stewart of "Read The Line" to recap the first night of the TGL Finals (which he's in attendance to cover), along with an early look at the Masters odds board and his picks for the Houston Open. You can find Keith's work here: https://www.readtheline.com/
Whether you're curious about the state of pro golf, gearing up for the Masters, or just love a great #golfpodcast, this episode has it all!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction of today's guests
03:30 - James Colgan of GOLF.com joins the show
06:12 - Explaining the dynamics behind golf's ratings increase in 2025
13:50 - Future TV deals in golf
16:34 - Creating a global golf product for TV
26:34 - Keith Stewart of Read The Line joins the show
31:01 - Discussing the TGL final
35:40 - Taking an early look at the Masters odds board
38:36 - Keith's Keys to the Masters
44:30 - Expectations for LIV players at the Masters
54:00 - Houston Open picks
59:06 - See you soon!