

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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May 18, 2025 • 29min
223: Scottie’s MAJOR 🏆 To Lose? Recapping Saturday At The PGA Championship
Moments after watching Scottie Scheffler make birdie at the 18th to stretch his lead to three strokes, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the Saturday PGA Championship action from Quail Hollow.
Smylie and Charlie recap a thrilling five-under-in-five-holes finish to catapult Scottie to the top of the leaderboard, Bryson’s disastrous trip through the Green Mile, and Jon Rahm’s “hunger” to win within striking distance at a major for the first time in a while.
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#golf #pga #pgachamp #quailhollow #smylie #smylieshow #golf #bryson #scottiescheffler #jonrahm

May 17, 2025 • 27min
222: Max Homa’s FRIDAY SURGE at Quail Hollow! PGA Championship Round 2 Recap Journal
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are once again on location at the end of the Green Mile, recapping all the Friday action from Quail Hollow as the PGA Championship heads to the weekend!
Scottie Scheffler turns an “out-of-sync” day into a three-under 68, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele make the cut on the number, and Max Homa posts the best round of his major career to vault into the top five. Smylie and Charlie discuss all of that, plus a handful of names that surprisingly missed the cut in the second major of the 2025 season.
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Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In New York, call 8778-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467-369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Kansas. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. New customers only. Bonus bets expire 168 hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see DKNG.co/AUDIO
#golf #pga #pgachamp #quailhollow #smylie #smylieshow #golf

May 15, 2025 • 27min
221: MUDBALLS! Recapping the First Round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow
From a set overlooking the 18th green at Quail Hollow, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the first round action on Thursday at the PGA Championship. Mudballs were the story of the day, with Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele both speaking up in post-round interviews after their approach shots at 16 were adversely impacted. Smylie and Charlie also take a look at a leaderboard missing many of the world's top players, and look at past majors for the last time a winner came from outside the top 50 in the world rankings.
Tune in tomorrow for another recap journal from the 18th green at Quail Hollow!
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Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In New York, call 8778-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467-369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Kansas. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. New customers only. Bonus bets expire 168 hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see DKNG.co/AUDIO
#golf #pgatour #pgachampionship #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #quailhollow #golftips #golfswing #pgachamp #quailhollow

May 14, 2025 • 1h 15min
220: PGA Championship Preview 🏆 Who Will Win at Quail Hollow?
Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme from Suffolk Punch Brewing in Charlotte, NC, as they preview the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club!
Smylie and Charlie dive into course conditions at Quail after several days of heavy rain, break down top contenders like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau, and make their picks to win the second major championship of 2025.
Tune in all week for daily episodes recapping the action in Charlotte!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - INTRO
04:48 - Quail Hollow course conditions
27:04 - Scottie Scheffler
33:04 - Rory McIlroy
37:44 - Bryson DeChambeau
42:00 - Jon Rahm
46:18 - Xander Schauffele
48:38 - Justin Thomas
59:44 - Jordan Spieth
1:02:06 - DraftKings Fantasy Lineup
1:08:19 - One and Done Picks
1:13:20 - Final Thoughts
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Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In New York, call 8778-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467-369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Kansas. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. New customers only. Bonus bets expire 168 hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see DKNG.co/AUDIO
#golf #pgatour #pgachampionship #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #quailhollow #golftips #golfswing

May 12, 2025 • 1h 9min
219: Philly Cricket & Straka's ⭐️ Rise, Rory's Back-To-Back Major 🏆 Odds, & Cheesesteak Ratings
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Sepp Straka's signature win at Philly Cricket, whether Rory McIlroy could go back-to-back with major wins this year as we head to Quail Hollow for the PGA Championship, and rate cheesesteaks.
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#golf #pgatour #truist #philly #phillycricket #golfhighlights #golfrecap #pgachamp #pgachampionship #quailhollow #rory #rorymcilroy

May 7, 2025 • 1h 18min
218: Andrew Novak On Winning Zurich Classic & Ryder Cup Goals 🏌️♂️🇺🇸
We're joined by yet another new PGA TOUR winner on the Smylie Show, as Andrew Novak chats with Smylie Kaufman fresh off his first TOUR win alongside Ben Griffin in the Zurich Classic! 🏆
We detail Andrew's rise this season to his top-ten standing in the FedEx Cup, and what his goals are for the rest of 2025 with his sights set on the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. SK also picks Andrew's brain on his side gig as an NFL podcaster in the wake of the 2025 NFL Draft full of interesting storylines. And don't miss Andrew and Smylie talking about the team event they once played in together!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:46 - Andrew Novak joins the show
12:47 - Playing his way into contention more often this season
18:13 - Contending at the Valero Texas Open
23:26 - The skill of knowing what score you need to shoot to win
26:24 - Having a putt to win your first PGA TOUR event
28:45 - Recapping the win at the Zurich Classic
41:11 - Breaking down the 2025 NFL Draft
45:11 - Grading the Carolina Panthers draft
51:08 - Which draft pick did Andrew like best?
52:41 - Creating the perfect golf prospect
01:05:55 - Previewing the Philadelphia Cricket Club
01:11:46 - Course Setup & Conditions
01:18:17 - Like & Subscribe
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May 5, 2025 • 1h 15min
217: Scottie, Rory, Xander, Bryson ... Who Wins The PGA Championship? 🏆
In the wake of a record-tying PGA TOUR performance by Scottie Scheffler in the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme take stock of a group of contenders playing some of their best golf with just one tournament remaining before we head to Quail Hollow Club for the second major of 2025. Charlie tees up Smylie to discuss why (or why won't) the following players lift the Wanamaker Trophy:
- Scottie Scheffler: Has he finally rounded into 2024 form?
- Rory McIlroy: Will the floodgates open after his Masters win?
- Xander Schauffele: Is the reigning PGA champ flying under the radar?
- Bryson DeChambeau: Is he the most credible LIV challenger?
- Justin Thomas: Could the 2017 PGA champ at Quail add another?
- Jordan Spieth: Is this the year he completes the career grand slam?
We also get Smylie's full Ohoopee Match Club review (featuring zebras!) following his epic trip, a look ahead at the 2026 Presidents Cup as captains have been officially named, and a review of some comments Erik van Rooyen made regarding the signature event structure as we head next to the Truist Championship.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Scottie Scheffler wins the CJ CUP Byron Nelson
06:25 - Scottie just getting started in 2025?
10:15 - Why/Why Won't This Player Win The PGA?
11:09 - Scottie Scheffler
16:29 - Rory McIlroy
20:40 - Xander Schauffele
23:40 - Bryson DeChambeau
26:04 - Justin Thomas
27:57 - Jordan Spieth
38:54 - Smylie's Ohoopee Match Club report
46:15 - 2026 Presidents Cup Captains Announced
1:01:27 - Erik van Rooyen on Limited Field Events
1:15:08 - Watch Andrew Novak's interview on Wednesday!
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Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 24min
216: GOLF DRAFT: Projecting the Stars of the Next Decade + Ben Crenshaw Interview
Fresh off a 2025 NFL Draft that was full of interesting storylines and twists, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are doing their own rendition in the world of professional golf.
The premise is: each franchise drafts 12 players with the goal of maximizing earnings and trophies won over the next ten years.
Who went first overall? Who’s a sleeper pick? And who got left off the board? The friendly rivalry heats up with hilarious debates, bold predictions, and insightful analysis of the PGA TOUR and LIV Golf landscapes.
Join the conversation: Who would make your dream golf team? Let us know in the comments below!
#golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #justinthomas #scottiescheffler #pgachampionship #golftrip #rorymcilroy #golftips #golfswing #golfbets
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:37 - Explaining the draft concept
06:21 - First pick of the draft
40:24 - Best undrafted players?
46:13 - Coming up next
47:18 - Ben Crenshaw Interview
51:20 - Best Putter of all time?
58:30 - Masters Champions Dinner Stories
1:06:10 - Masters Victories
1:13:00 - Ryder Cup Captain

Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 28min
215: Novak & Griffin Notch First TOUR Win + New TOUR Championship Format?
We recap another eventful week in the game of golf on The Smylie Show, with two new TOUR winners emerging from the only team event of the year, an interesting decision for a 17-year-old phenom on the Korn Ferry Tour, and comments from Scottie Scheffler and Adam Scott on changes to the TOUR Championship competitive structure that could go into place as early as this season.
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin by discussing the state of their respective games with SK headed into a busy week featuring a pro-am, a golf trip to a top-100 destination, and a member-member tournament. They then recap all the action from the Zurich Classic, with a well-deserved breakthrough for Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin and a discussion about potential Ryder Cup implications. Smylie and Charlie mull over the decision Blades Brown has to make after a crucial T2 in his most recent start, and discuss reports that the PGA TOUR playoff format could potentially feature match play.
Charlie then welcomes Brynn Walker Collins on the show to recap a wild finish at the Chevron Championship given her experience on the LPGA, and discuss notable performances by both Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson.

Apr 23, 2025 • 52min
214: Mike Tirico Interview: Calling Rory's Grand Slam, Ryder Cup 2025 & more!
Smylie Kaufman is joined by the legendary Mike Tirico to discuss his adventures in sports broadcasting, beginning with his epic call of the putt that cemented Rory McIlroy's Grand Slam for SiriusXM Masters Radio.
Mike and Smylie discuss the historical context of the 2025 Masters, what makes the Ryder Cup one of the best events in golf, and the many, many other roles Mike performs in sports media - including a Kentucky Derby that is just weeks away, and his upcoming work with the NBA as NBC regains rights to the league next season.
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#miketirico #golf #pgatour #rydercup #progolf #golfpodcast #scottiescheffler #justinthomas #pgachampionship #golftrip #masters #golfchannel #rorymcilroy #pga #nbaonnbc #augustanational #kentuckyderby
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Mike Tirico's call of Rory's putt to win the Masters
04:35 - Preparing for a Rory win call
07:23 - Rory's pursuit if the Grand Slam
10:57 - Historical context for the 2025 Masters
18:00 - Rory's focus on Sunday at the Masters
22:45 - House of Atlas
23:55 - Discussing the media's relationship with Tour pros
34:50 - The Today Show
38:41 - Broadcasting horse racing
41:27 - Calling winners at the Kentucky Derby
44:49 - Early Ryder Cup 2025 thoughts
51:17 - Episode Wrap-Up