

The Smylie Show
The Smylie Show
Smylie Kaufman is a PGA Tour winner, pro golf broadcaster, and the host of "The Smylie Show". Every week, along with his producer and co-host Charlie Hulme, Smylie provides insights and analysis on the game of golf (along with a handful of other miscellaneous items), in addition to sharing long-form conversations with Tour pros and other celebrities who love the game.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 2min
Collin Morikawa Interview: Golf Journey, Coffee, and Crazy Tour Stories
Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa reveals his morning coffee routine, talks about the ups and downs of his golf journey, discusses his favorite PGA Tour cities, & shares funny stories from the road. Dive into his unique golf journey and learn about the insights and challenges he faced along the way.
Key Highlights:
Collin’s coffee preferences and morning routines
Top PGA Tour cities for food and coffee
Collin’s path from college golf to pro success
Overcoming struggles with his golf swing and putting
Insightful discussions about golf strategy and mindset Collin also reminisces about his unforgettable drive at the 16th hole during the PGA Championship and nearly breaking Tiger Woods' record for consecutive cuts made. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation. Like, comment, and subscribe for everything golf!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Best PGA Tour City for Food
05:00 - Bronny James
07:38 - When You Turned Pro
11:15 - How Collin Morikawa Met His Caddie, JJ
5:41 - Collin Morikawa's Cut Streak
18:02 - How his PGA Championship Win Changed His Life
20:00 - 2020 PGA Championship
22:53 - 2021 Open Championship
27:45 - What's Next After Winning the Open Championship
29:35 - The Start of Your Struggles
34:55 - Stephen Sweeney
38:44 - What Did You Learn from Mark Blackburn
43:18 - Learn to Hit the Center of the Face
46:40 - Wrapping Up 2024
51:06 - Closing the Deal and Winning
53:06 - The Memorial Tournament
56:05 - You're a wizard, Collin.
59:04 - Collin's Schedule for the Rest of the Year

Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
Rocket Mortgage Classic Recap: Cam Davis outlasts the field
In this episode:
- Recap the weekend in golf and discuss top moments
- Smylie Kaufman is live from Birmingham while Charlie reports from the Marine Troon Hotel
- Special shout-out to American Airlines for a travel fiasco
- Breakdown of PGA Tour picks and performances, with a focus on Cam Young, Min Woo Lee, and Akshay Bhatia
- Analyze the mental game and strategies for success on the tour
- Preview upcoming events and discuss the importance of maintaining confidence and composure
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
1:17 - Charlie Scotland
5:22 - Rocket Mortgage Classic Recap
6:56 - 1-and-Done Recap
14:32 - Poa Grass
17:22 - Cam Davis
21:40 - Min Woo Lee
24:18 - Cameron Young
34:30 - Hypothetical: Cameron Young's Final 3 Holes
38:30 - Akshay Bhatia
47:55 - Luke Clanton
57:35 - iMessage Stickers
1:00:15 - Final Thoughts

Jun 26, 2024 • 51min
Johnson Wagner Interview: Glory at the U.S. Open, Career Path, State of Pro Golf, and more!
Join Smylie Kaufman and Johnson Wagner on this exciting episode of the Smylie Show as they dive deep into the secrets of winning on the PGA Tour! Smylie and Johnson discuss all things golf, including Johnson's recent media ventures and his transition from PGA Tour player to golf analyst.
Key Highlights:
- **Johnson Wagner's Transition to Media:** Insightful discussion on how Johnson made his way from the course to the commentator's booth.
- **Winning on Tour:** Johnson shares his experiences and career that included three PGA Tour victories.
- **Inside the Life of a Pro Golfer:** Get a behind-the-scenes look at the life and challenges faced by pro golfers, including the balance between personal life and the rigors of the Tour.
Smylie and Johnson also preview the upcoming tournaments and share their thoughts on who might dominate the leaderboard. To close the show, they reveal some hilarious and heartwarming moments from their time on and off the course.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - MFK
05:20 - Mustache
08:20 - Winning on the PGA Tour
13:22 - First Media Inspiration
19:38 - Starting Media Career
21:40 - Favorite Media Role
25:43 - Live From Reenactments Origin
33:34 - Most Nervous Over a Shot
35:02 - Chili-Dip
35:54 - Transitioning to Media
38:23 - Plans for the Year
44:19 - LIV Golf’s Future
47:27 - New PGA TOUR Season
48:30 - Signature Event Player Cuts
50:15 - Outro

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 10min
LIVE: Recapping a wild finish at the Travelers Championship
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all of the mayhem at the end of the Travelers Championship leading into a playoff between Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim. Smylie and Charlie examine the low scoring at TPC River Highlands, and provide some historical context for the run Scottie is on. SK and CH also chat about the LIV Golf event in Nashville, and the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Sahalee.

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 10min
Mackenzie Hughes on the U.S. Open + the state of pro golf
This week, Smylie Kaufman sits down with PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes! In this episode, they recap the thrilling U.S. Open finish at Pinehurst and dissect its dramatic ending, preview the upcoming Travelers Championship, discuss the current state of LIV vs. PGA Tour merger, and share stories on what it's like to travel with family on tour. At the end of the episode, Charlie Hulme joins Smylie as they make their one-and-done picks for the Travelers Championship (via Instagram Live - follow us @thesmylieshow if you don't already!).
Highlights:
- U.S. Open Recap: Rory vs. Bryson showdown
- Current state of LIV and PGA Tours
- Family on Tour: The joys and challenges
- Traveler's Championship Preview: Course insights and strategies
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - 2024 US Open at Pinehurst
3:27 - Putting discussion
8:08 - State of Golf Today
16:51 - Signature Events Player Count
19:57 - PGA Tour Points System
28:20 - Losing to Lashley at Rocket Mortgage
30:08 - Contending in Canada
38:15 - Traveling with Family on Tour
49:20 - Presidents Cup Aspirations
55:29 - Travelers Championship Preview
59:43 - Travelers Championship One-and-Done picks

Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 10min
Live Show: 124th U.S. Open Recap
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap a thrilling finish to the 124th U.S. Open live on both YouTube and X, with Bryson DeChambeau winning by a shot thanks to an incredible up-and-down on the 72nd hole, while Rory McIlroy came up agonizingly short. Smylie and Charlie take comments from the chat ranging from Bryson's legacy now that he has two major wins, Rory's abrupt exit after coming up short, and the type of game it takes to win a major, and how that differs depending on the venue and setup. Finally, we celebrate the show's *SEVENTH* one-and-done winner pick of the year, and Charlie's fourth of the season after taking Bryson to win.

Jun 16, 2024 • 24min
U.S. Open Day 3 Journal
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the third day of play from the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, as Bryson DeChambeau takes it deep with six birdies to hold a three-shot lead heading into the final day of play. Smylie and Charlie discuss how much they've enjoyed both Pinehurst as a venue and the way the USGA set it up, including a brutal 13th hole pin placement that claimed two high-profile victims on Saturday. SK and CH close the pod with some predictions for Sunday, and whether Bryson, Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, or another player will hoist a trophy Sunday night after the final putt drops.

Jun 15, 2024 • 31min
U.S. Open Day 2 Journal
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the second day of play from the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, including a trio of stars who narrowly made the weekend after the cut line moved to +5 near the end of Friday's play. Smylie and Charlie begin by discussing Ludvig Aberg's incredible consistency, and the mark he could achieve at a U.S. Open for the first time since 1913. SK and CH close by examining some remarks Tiger Woods made after missing the cut that are perhaps the first time he's verbalized a sentiment of this nature. Bring your swimsuits tomorrow - we're getting in the pool!

Jun 14, 2024 • 20min
U.S. Open Day 1 Journal
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the first day of play from the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, from the degree of difficulty that the course posed, to the names who rose to the top of the leaderboard. Smylie and Charlie break down the keys to success for Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, Ludvig Aberg, Bryson DeChambeau, and Matthieu Pavon, from driving distance to the ability to scramble around the green.

Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 15min
U.S. Open Preview with Dan Hicks
Live from the Pine Crest Inn in the village of Pinehurst, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all of the major storylines heading into the 124th U.S. Open, including Jon Rahm's withdrawal, Scottie Scheffler's insanely short odds, and whether Xander Schauffele can build on the momentum of his first career major win at Valhalla. Smylie and Charlie are then joined by NBC's longtime lead golf play-by-play voice Dan Hicks, who will be working his 25th U.S. Open. Dan reflects on some incredible memories at this major championship, and while making his winner pick, the set is crashed by two surprise NBC Sports guests. Finally, SK and CH round out the show with their one-and-done picks, and a daily fantasy lineup that they both love.