Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme cover a busy November week of golf news, ranging from the PGA TOUR season finale to a big win for "Smylie" on the DP World Tour. SK and CH discuss the swing changes that led Maverick McNealy out of a period of injury and into his first TOUR win, another incredible performance for Luke Clanton as an amateur, and the finalized FedEx Cup Top 125 list that saw fan favorites on either side of that line. Smylie and Charlie also cover some recent off-the-course news, including the PGA TOUR Policy Board's approval of sweeping changes to card and field sizes in 2026, and DP World Tour membership for LIV players that could have ramifications for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage. 

Max Greyserman joins Smylie Kaufman to discuss his journey to the PGA Tour and the challenges he faced along the way, from injuries and an extended stay on the Korn Ferry Tour to his current position - the 37th-ranked player in the world, and qualified for 2025 PGA TOUR signature events. We look at Max's swing via an innovative AI tool, hear some great stories about Max's friendship with Nico Echavarria, reflect on a scorching finish to 2024 that's seen Max finish top-five in four of his last six starts, and take a look at Max's doppelganger on Tour to see if there's a resemblance. 0:26 Max Greyserman's Journey in Golf4:21 Downtime and Hobbies8:27 Overcoming Challenges and Injuries12:23 The Role of Coaching in Success16:27 Mental Perspective and Growth20:18 First Half of the PGA Tour Season23:26 Cultural Background and Language Skill25:02 Friendship and Competition on Tour28:51 Utilizing Technology for Golf Improvement33:22 Reflections on Recent Tournaments37:23 Learning from Mistakes in High-Pressure Situations44:43 Mindset and Preparation for Future Success

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for another episode of The Smylie Show! In this episode, they discuss the weekend in golf around the globe, top 100 courses, the Tyson vs. Paul fight, LSU football, and more!Follow our socials @thesmylieshow everywhere!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Happy Birthday Charlie + Birmingham Trip07:48 - Smylie's Golf Performance12:38 - DP World Tour Championship15:16 - Rory McIlroy's Emotional Victory18:50 - Rory's Schedule29:50 - Rafael Campos Wins Bermuda Championship34:30 - Wesley Bryan36:50 - RSM Classic Preview and Insights43:14 - FedEx Cup Standings Update45:00 - Golf Magazine's Top 100 Courses1:08:10 - Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul1:15:51 - Netflix’s Live Coverage1:29:05 - Final Thoughts and Reflections1:32:54 - Upcoming Content Preview

Smylie Kaufman is joined by two-time major champion Xander Schauffele on our latest longform conversation with a Tour pro on "The Smylie Show." We go all the way back to Xander's college days, the pressures of Q School and the Korn Ferry Tour that followed, and the manner in which he bursted onto the PGA TOUR scene. Xander details several key moments during that rookie year that were pivotal in his development, his near misses at majors in the ensuing years, and what it felt like to finally win one - and then another one - in 2024. We finally let Xander (and his two dogs) go to complete their move to a new home, but not without some cigar talk and a hilarious fishing story from his rookie year. Chapters00:00 Xander's Moving Experience02:00 Eating Habits and Cigar Culture03:52 Adjusting to Florida Life with Pets05:04 College Journey and Early Career07:53 Transitioning to Professional Golf10:56 Challenges on the Korn Ferry Tour13:51 First PGA Tour Experiences16:54 Breakthrough at Erin Hills19:50 Winning on the PGA Tour24:45 The Journey to Success28:32 Mentality and Growth in Golf30:58 The Road to Major Championships38:34 Overcoming Challenges in Major Tournaments49:24 Validation and Future Aspirations

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they delve into the latest news in the golf world, including Austin Eckroat's victory at the World Wide Technology Championship and Rory McIlroy's swing changes. Smylie and Charlie also cover Maverick McNealy's analysis of, and proposal correcting, FedEx Cup points distributions that seemed skewed in 2024. SK and CH continue to review player reaction to the PGA TOUR card changes proposed for 2026, examine the DP World Tour's place within the professional golf ecosystem, and discuss comments made by Rory McIlroy that could be the final straw in instigating change for the FedEx Cup playoffs. Chapters00:00 Tough Weekend Scene for Smylie & Charlie02:57 Austin Eckroat's second PGA TOUR win05:59 Comparing Young American Golf Stars09:08 Max Greyserman's Recent Performances15:04 Doppelganger Talk22:22 Maverick McNealy fixes the FedEx Cup point problem34:24 Player Reactions to PGA TOUR card and field size changes38:09 The Future of the DP World Tour49:54 The Race to Dubai: Analyzing the Current Standings59:47 Rory McIlroy's Swing Changes and 2025 Schedule01:05:53 The Future of the FedEx Cup Playoffs

In this episode, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the current state of professional and amateur golf, beginning with reports that the PGA TOUR and LIV GOLF - via the PIF - are close to a deal that would bring the two leagues under the same umbrella. Brentley Romine joins the show to discuss the shifting landscape of collegiate athletics, and the challenges facing college golf programs, including roster cuts and the effects of NIL on recruiting.Chapters02:40 Reports that the PGA TOUR is close to a deal with the PIF to unify with LIV GOLF06:04 Antitrust Issues and Political Influence09:50 The Future of Professional Golf12:43 Where Team Golf fits in the Pro Golf Landscape15:10 Changes in College Golf22:11 Interview with Brentley Romine on College Golf33:07 NIL and College Athletics Compensation36:55 The Impact of Money on College Golf Decisions39:22 PGA Tour U and Player Development43:28 Gordon Sargent's Decision to Stay in College46:41 Evaluating PGA Tour U Points System51:19 Fall Season Insights and Predictions54:16 The Future of College Golf Championships#LukeClanton #GordonSargent #PGATOURU #golf #golftips #golfswing #pgatour #golfpodcast #progolf #golfpodcast #smyliekaufman #smylie #smylieshow #swingtips #presidentscup #rydercup #tobaccoroad #golftrip #golftrips #youtubegolf #goodgood #fyp

PGA TOUR winner (and insightful follow on X) Michael Kim joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on The Smylie Show as they dive into some big proposed changes to how many PGA TOUR cards are available, and the structure of many tournaments, for the 2026 season.We begin the show with a very heartwarming family golf moment for Smylie ... and some big breaking Hope Valley Men's League news from Charlie. SK and CH then discuss family Halloween costumes, before welcoming Michael onto the show.In addition to TOUR changes, Michael breaks down the state of his game, the latest news on the PGA TOUR - LIV GOLF negotiations, and explains how he decided to start sharing an inside look at a TOUR pro's life on X. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:18 - Catching Up04:58 - Halloween Costumes09:04 - Hope Valley Thursday Night Men's League12:30 - Michael Kim joins the show18:32 - The state of Michael Kim's golf game21:45 - Preparing for the PGA TOUR25:16 - Michael discusses young pros having success on TOUR26:38 - Chasing freedom in golf28:53 - Dealing with missed cuts31:10 - Struggling as a TOUR pro35:47 - Proposed changes to the PGA TOUR40:00 - Impact of changes on Korn Ferry Tour45:50 - DP World Tour pathway to PGA TOUR51:13 - Interest in joining the PAC?52:38 - Michael Kim's "commissioner for a day" PGA TOUR changes

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Kyle Porter, who has gone independent with his "Normal Sport" newsletter (which you can sign up for at NormalSport.com) after twelve years of covering golf for CBS. Kyle discusses recent headline comments made by Rory McIlroy in his newsletter about the way golf is covered, examines the state of LIV Golf three years into the league's existence, and explores the future of golf content - both on the pro side, and on YouTube. The episode concludes with Kyle, Smylie and Charlie snake drafting their favorite (and least favorite) major championships from the last decade.

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they recap the PGA TOUR's lone event in Japan, the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP. Smylie and Charlie recap the excellent weeks that both Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler had in finishing top five, and what it means for their 2025 campaign on TOUR. Smylie dives deep on two key pieces of equipment for Rickie, explaining the Mini Driver trend we've seen the past year on TOUR. SK and CH wrap the episode with a letter sent from the Player Advisory Council explaining some big changes on the way in 2026 that could see a significant reduction in PGA TOUR cards.

As we look ahead to the 2025 season, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme welcome on a fellow SportsGrid teammate, Keith Stewart, to share some of the expertise he's gained as the founder of Read The Line - check out his work at readtheline.com.Keith shares the story behind his transition from green-grass PGA Professional to golf gambling expert, and provides insight into the way he researches and predicts winners - at an incredibly high rate over the past two seasons.