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Ryan Gerard joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on The Smylie Show for a conversation covering everything from finding Mauritius on a map so he could earn a Masters invite, to his lack of a dining room table 😂 The guys dive into Ryan’s UNC days, the legendary “Mr. Clutch” shirt, Steak Wednesdays with Ben Griffin, and the big-money offer he turned down in December 2025. Plus: A robust Scotty Cameron collection, how his caddie "Pepsi" earned the nickname, and why Ryan’s apartment has more putting mats than plates. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Follow us on socials: @thesmylieshow ⛳️ CHAPTERS:00:00 – Ryan Gerard joins TSS01:10 – Growing up in North Carolina & choosing UNC02:48 – “Mr. Clutch” shirt origin04:40 – Wild UNC practice drills & confidence stories07:12 – Team chemistry, nicknames & college golf chaos08:55 – Steak Wednesday superstition with Ben Griffin11:35 – NCAA Championship15:27 – Early college struggles & irrational confidence19:00 – Moving to Jupiter & Florida golf life20:16 – Best Jupiter courses & Florida golf talk22:02 – No kitchen table, putting mats everywhere26:32 – High-tech putting green & offseason upgrades29:57 – Putter rotation, Scotty Camerons & gear talk33:20 – Putting & offseason grind35:11 – Ceiling as a player & missed wins37:20 – RSM Classic pressure & chasing Top 5039:06 – Last-minute trip to Mauritius explained42:12 – What golf in Mauritius is really like43:12 – Locking up a Masters invitation44:06 – Caddie “Pepsi” stories & Tour legends47:33 – Special Temporary Membership explained49:38 – Tour access, sponsor exemptions & reality of grinding52:00 – PGA Tour vs alternatives & long-term decisions55:11 – Looking back on career-defining choices56:20 – “Short-Sided” with Charlie Hulme #golf #pgatour #ryangerard #UNC #tarheels #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the golf action and news of the past week, from Justin Rose's historic win at the Farmers Insurance Open, to Brooks Koepka's much-anticipated return to the PGA TOUR, to Patrick Reed's departure from LIV Golf.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the golf action and news of the past week, from Justin Rose's historic win at the Farmers Insurance Open, to Brooks Koepka's much-anticipated return to the PGA TOUR, to Patrick Reed's departure from LIV Golf.

Cam Young joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on the long journey to his first PGA Tour win, battling expectations, Ryder Cup pressure at Bethpage, and how trusting the process changed his career. Cam opens up about Monday qualifiers, financial uncertainty early in his career, putting struggles, mental growth, and what finally clicked during his breakout run — culminating in a win, a Ryder Cup selection, and one of the most emotional stretches of his career. 👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your biggest takeaway. CHAPTERS:00:00 Offseason life & family03:05 Wake Forest roots & COVID setback05:00 Monday qualifiers & running out of money10:00 Korn Ferry grind & first breakthrough13:45 Rookie year success without a win17:45 Expectations, pressure & frustration22:00 Shifting to a process-first mindset26:50 Putting struggles & experimentation30:10 Setup changes that fixed putting34:20 Confidence through small wins36:10 Golf ball switch that changed everything40:00 Finally winning on the PGA TOUR44:00 Ryder Cup goal & Keegan conversation49:05 Ryder Cup singles vs Justin Rose50:10 Bethpage ruling chaos & momentum swing52:10 Handling missed putts & match play pressure58:55 Late-week Ryder Cup reflections1:03:25 E9 with Charlie Hulme1:08:30 Off-course life & wrap-up #golf #pgatour #rydercup #camyoung #smylieshow #TGL

Fresh off a full week of broadcasting the American Express on the Golf Channel, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme to break down the 20th win of Scottie Scheffler’s PGA TOUR career. Smylie and Charlie are then joined by 18-year-old Blades Brown, fresh off an incredible week that saw him nearly shoot 59, and star alongside the world No. 1 in the final group on Sunday. Smylie and Charlie return to wrap remaining AmEx storylines before closing the show with Smylie’s first-ever earthquake experience (complete with a stunning Smylie reveal), plus a cameo from producer Jaxon Brown explaining the viral phenomenon of exploding trees in extreme cold. Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe!  CHAPTERS:00:00 – Intro / Setting the scene in La Quinta02:40 – Scottie Scheffler wins again: what felt inevitable07:45 – Why Scottie’s control under pressure is unmatched12:30 – Comparing Scottie’s dominance to recent great runs17:10 – Why the American Express format continues to work22:10 – Early-season trends & players gaining momentum27:05 – 🎙️ Blades Brown interview begins27:45 – Eight rounds in eight days & managing fatigue31:20 – Nearly shooting 59 and resetting mentally34:20 – Playing in the final group with Scottie Scheffler36:40 – What Blades noticed watching Scottie close37:30 – Charlie joins: confidence, maturity & ceiling39:50 – Wrapping the Blades Brown interview40:00 – Smylie & Charlie react to Blades’ week42:30 – What this performance means going forward45:20 – American Express takeaways48:30 – Field depth & early FedEx Cup implications52:00 – Smylie’s first-ever earthquake experience59:30 – Exploding Trees66:10 – Back to golf: travel chaos & weird road stories70:30 – Final AmEx reflections & season outlook74:30 – Closing thoughts, upcoming weeks & sign-off #golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #bladesbrown #scottiescheffler #smylie #smylieshow

Welcome to another episode of The Smylie Show! This week, Smylie Kaufman sits down with Aldrich Potgieter to unpack one of the fastest rises in professional golf. Aldrich walks through his journey from growing up between South Africa and Australia to winning the British Amateur, playing major championships at 17, surviving Q-School, grinding through the Korn Ferry Tour, and breaking through on the PGA Tour. They dive deep into major championship moments, distance control, equipment decisions, working with Justin Parsons, earning a PGA Tour card under pressure, and managing expectations as one of the youngest players on Tour. Stick around for a fun ending, as Charlie joins with his second-ever E9 segment!

Chris Gotterup opened the 2026 PGA Tour season with a statement win at the Sony Open in Hawaii, and Smylie Kaufman was on-site to call it all week on the Golf Channel. Smylie and Charlie Hulme break down Gotterup’s dominant Sunday performance, his driving “superpowers,” and what parts of his game are taking him into an elite category on Tour. Plus, thoughts on the future of PGA Tour events in Hawaii, Vijay Singh’s ageless performance, Jordan Spieth’s club tinkering, and quotes from Rory McIlroy on Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour and the future of LIV Golf. CHAPTERS:00:00 – Opening & Sony Open vibes in Hawaii 01:00 – Is this the last PGA Tour stop in Hawaii? 02:30 – Why players love starting the season at Sony 03:40 – Chris Gotterup takes control on Sunday 05:10 – Gotterup’s driving power & elite upside 07:00 – Jupiter move, TGL reps & confidence boost 09:00 – Shot shapes, fairways hit & closing mentality 11:00 – Final group chaos: Davis Riley & Harry Hall 13:30 – When the putter finally cools off 16:30 – What Davis Riley still needs to unlock 18:30 – Harry Hall’s week & breakout expectations 21:00 – Ryan Gerard’s runner-up & Masters momentum 23:30 – Vijay Singh’s made cut & career exemption 26:00 – Jordan Spieth stories, tinkering & wrist update 28:30 – Rory McIlroy on LIV, Brooks Koepka & the Tour 33:00 – LIV’s future, finances & 54 vs 72 holes 38:00 – Anthony Kim, promotions & alternative golf windows 41:30 – Previewing the American Express field 46:30 – Why top players love AmEx as a season opener 49:00 – Scottie Scheffler odds & course fit debate 52:00 – Final thoughts & wrap-up #golf #pgatour #smylieshow #sonyopen 

Ludvig Åberg joins Smylie Kaufman to dive deep on a number of topics - witnessing Rory McIlroy's shot of the 2025 Masters from a fairway over, the strategy he employs at some of Augusta National's most pivotal holes, and nearly shooting a 59 at Bethpage Black! One of the most talented young players in the game of golf, Ludvig begins by retracing an unusual start to the 2025 season - tons of promise derailed by sickness at Torrey Pines and Pebble Beach, before receiving a redemption shot a month later at the Genesis Invitational. Ludvig also details some of the swing struggles he experienced in 2025, and what he's been working on to get to a more consistent place with the full swing, the short game, and even his putting setup. Finally, Charlie Hulme joins for a brand-new show segment - "The E9" - to rapid-fire through a series of questions with Ludvig, ranging from golf to anything but. Like, comment & subscribe for more golf insight ⛳️ Catch us every Wednesday on the Golf Channel at 9am ET! CHAPTERS:00:00 – Welcome to The Smylie Show00:56 – Life in Jacksonville & offseason routine02:49 – Early 2025 season & illness at Torrey Pines05:21 – Pebble Beach withdrawal & physical recovery07:18 – Genesis Invitational moves to Torrey Pines08:46 – Sunday at Torrey: realizing a win was possible11:38 – Seven-wood on 18 & closing the tournament12:55 – Confidence after the biggest win of his career14:12 – Augusta National: second-year advantage20:00 – Sunday at Augusta with Rory & Bryson charging22:23 – Aggression vs patience late on Sunday26:17 – Why pressure situations are the goal27:30 – Evaluating the 2025 season as a whole29:42 – Swing changes: clubface control explained33:12 – Pelvis load, sequencing & power36:01 – GEARS data & offseason technical work37:06 – Short game growth & wedge changes41:15 – Putting setup, Quintic data & consistency44:05 – Almost shooting 59 at Bethpage46:15 – Ryder Cup fans, chirps & atmosphere48:19 – "The E9" with Charlie Hulme56:17 – Ludvig's upcoming PGA TOUR schedule #golf #pgatour #golfchannel #ludvigaberg #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights #golfpodcast

The PGA Tour season officially begins at the Sony Open, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down everything you need to know about Waialae Country Club — from course architecture and strategy to which players are best positioned to start the year strong. Later in the episode, Smylie sits down with longtime Hawaii golf voice Mark Rolfing for an important conversation on the future of professional golf in Hawaii, the water crisis at Kapalua, and why these tournaments matter so deeply to the islands. From Sony Open contenders and course fit to Ryder Cup crowd behavior and LIV Golf movement, this episode covers far more than just a weekly preview. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more, and check us out on Wednesdays at 9am ET on the Golf Channel! 00:00 – Welcome + Why the Sony Open Feels Like the True Season Opener03:30 – Waialae Country Club: History, Seth Raynor & Classic Design07:30 – How Waialae Plays: Wind, Bermuda, Angles & Decision-Making12:00 – Sony Open Strategy: Where Scores Are Actually Made17:00 – Player Fits, Storylines & Early-Season Momentum22:00 – Ryder Cup Crowds, Fan Behavior & Where the Line Is27:30 – LIV Golf Moves, Career Choices & Tour Fragmentation34:00 – Big Picture: Where the PGA Tour Is Headed38:30 – Setting the Stage for Hawaii Golf’s Bigger Conversation40:00 – Mark Rolfing Joins: Why Hawaii Golf Is at a Crossroads44:30 – Kapalua, Water Issues & Tournament Uncertainty50:30 – Community Impact, Charity & What the Tour Overlooks57:30 – Golf Architecture, History & Why These Courses Matter01:04:30 – Wrapping Up with Mark Rolfing01:06:30 – Back with Smylie & Charlie: New Year Goals & Mindsets01:12:30 – Final Thoughts, Sony Open Week & Episode Wrap01:16:00 – Outro

The Korn Ferry Tour is producing real PGA Tour talent — but the pipeline is tougher than ever with fewer cards available. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Golf Channel analyst James Nitties to break down the 2026 PGA Tour rookie class, including: • Why winning on the Korn Ferry Tour doesn’t guarantee a PGA Tour card anymore • Which players have true star potential (including Johnny Keefer) • What went wrong — and what changes — for Adrien Dumont de Chassart • Why Pierceson Coody is a breakout candidate if he settles the mental side • The upside (and challenges) of mega-bomber Christo Lamprecht • Why golf needs more personality — and who might actually bring it ⛳️ New Smylie Show episodes weekly, and now on Golf Channel starting Wednesday 01/14! Subscribe for interviews + Tour insights. 00:00 – Intro + James Nitties’ 3rd Smylie Show Appearance01:20 – Korn Ferry Reality Check: Why It’s Harder Than Ever02:10 – Surprises from the 2024–2025 Korn Ferry Classes03:40 – “Winning Isn’t Enough” (Cards Are Razor Thin)04:35 – What Needs to Change for Adrien Dumont de Chassart & Pierceson Coody05:15 – Neal Shipley: High-End Golf vs Missed Cuts06:40 – Pierceson Coody: Split Schedules & The Mental Game07:35 – Dumont de Chassart: Wrist Injury, Grip Change, New Miss08:30 – Why Grip Changes Are the Hardest Adjustment10:05 – Knowing Your Miss = Comfort (and Why Two-Way Miss Kills)11:10 – Dumont de Chassart Shoots 33-Under (What It Means)14:30 – Johnny Keefer Deep Dive (“Keith Dog” Breakdown)16:05 – Is Johnny Keefer the Most “Ready” Graduate Yet?18:05 – Ryder Cup / Presidents Cup Talk for Keefer20:40 – Player Comp for Johnny Keefer (JT Traits)23:15 – The New Bomber: Christo Lamprecht26:00 – Height, Mobility, Injury Prevention & TPI Testing29:00 – Nervous Moments + The “Cold Top” Q-School Story31:10 – Power vs Accuracy (and why guys still want MORE distance)33:00 – Veterans Returning + Motivation on Korn Ferry36:00 – Confidence Shifts: Why Some Guys Finally Stick38:30 – Trace Crowe: Injury Timing & Schedule Strategy43:25 – Breakout Pick: Pierceson Coody in 202647:20 – Personality on Tour: Why Golf Needs More Characters53:30 – Cards Cut Down (30 → 20): Player Perspective56:10 – Is Korn Ferry the 2nd Best Tour in the World? #golf #pgatour #kornferry #golfhighlights #smylieshow

The 2026 golf season is here.On this episode of The Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the upcoming year in professional golf with full-season predictions.They dive into:- Who dominates the PGA Tour in 2026- Over/unders on Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy & Tommy Fleetwood- Major Championship previews and winner picks- What stats actually matter heading into the season- Which stars could break through — and who might regressFrom Augusta to Royal Birkdale, this is the ultimate 2026 golf season preview.📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes, tour insights, and player-driven analysis.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!0:00 Welcome Back + Life Updates5:30 2026 Season Preview: How We’re Doing This6:15 The “Big Three” in Golf Right Now9:30 Scottie Scheffler Win Total & Dominance14:20 Why Scottie Has No Weaknesses21:30 Rory McIlroy: Schedule, Motivation & Expectations29:00 Tommy Fleetwood After Breaking Through33:25 Major Championship Previews Begin37:50 Masters Preview + Winner Pick41:30 PGA Championship Preview + Picks47:05 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Preview52:20 Dark Horse Major Candidates55:15 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Preview1:04:30 Breakout Players & Season-long Predictions1:19:55 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up#golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

The final Smylie Show of 2025 is here — and there’s a LOT to unpack. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the biggest golf storylines of the year, starting with the shocking news that Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf, what that means for the league, and how it impacts players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm moving forward. We dive into: What Brooks’ exit really means Whether Bryson could eventually leave LIV How the PGA Tour might handle players returning The future of LIV Golf as a product And the ripple effects across professional golf Then, we close out the year with a fun 2025 Year-in-Review game, debating the biggest moments in golf — from Rory McIlroy's grand slam, to the Internet Invitational, to some hilarious TGL bloopers involving Tiger Woods. A mix of serious golf analysis, hot takes, and classic Smylie–Charlie banter to close out the year. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — who had the moment of the year? 00:00 – Holiday catch-up, family life & Christmas chaos 06:30 – Playing golf over the holidays + end-of-year reflections 13:00 – Brooks Koepka leaving LIV: what happened 16:00 – Why Brooks was never fully comfortable in LIV 19:30 – Can Brooks return to the PGA Tour? 23:00 – Rules, suspensions & politics around returning players 26:00 – Bryson DeChambeau’s leverage going forward 29:00 – Jon Rahm’s complicated situation 32:00 – LIV’s long-term future & roster depth 35:30 – Mito Pereira stepping away from LIV 38:30 – Was LIV still worth it financially? 41:30 – Big picture: where pro golf goes from here 43:00 – Transition into 2025 year-in-review discussion 45:00 – How we’re defining the “best moments” of the year 47:00 – Tommy Fleetwood’s year vs Justin Rose 49:30 – Frankie Fleetwood & emotional golf moments 52:00 – JJ Spaun’s Oakmont moment 55:00 – The Internet Invitational & YouTube golf explosion 58:00 – Scottie Scheffler at Portrush 1:01:00 – Why Scottie’s dominance feels different 1:04:00 – Pressure, greatness & defining careers 1:07:00 – Ryder Cup implications & away wins 1:10:00 – Europe vs USA mindset debate 1:13:00 – What moments actually last 10–15 years 1:16:00 – Final thoughts on the year in golf 1:18:30 – Wrap-up & closing #golf #smylieshow #pgatour #liv #golfrecap #golfpodcast #smylieshow 

TGL is back for a second season after a maiden voyage that captivated a large audience, while leaving room for some upgrades that will roll out soon - and Smylie Kaufman & Charlie Hulme are here to break it all down on The Smylie Show.Smylie is joined first by Roberto Castro with a big announcement! After playing an integral role in helping TMRW Sports develop the TGL competitive structure, Roberto will join the broadcast as an analyst providing insight on the many strategic elements at play.Smylie and Charlie are then joined by a recurring guest - course architect Agustín Pizá - who dives deep into the imagination, strategy, and data behind his newest designs for TGL. From format tweaks and the evolving hammer rule to brand-new holes like Stinger and Cenote, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how TGL is blending elite golf, technology, and entertainment.Like, comment, & subscribe to support the channel!CHAPTERS:00:00 – Welcome to The Smylie Show00:39 – What This TGL Preview Episode Covers01:00 – Roberto Castro Joins & Big Announcement03:30 – How TGL Was Built From the Ground Up07:30 – What Worked (and Didn’t) in TGL Season 110:45 – The Hammer Rule Explained & Why It Changed14:00 – Why the Players Truly Bought Into TGL17:30 – The In-Person vs TV Experience at SoFi Center20:45 – Roberto Castro’s New Analyst Role24:30 – Why TGL Is a Totally Different Broadcast Challenge27:45 – Season 2 Team & Title Contenders31:10 – Agustín Pizá Joins: Designing Golf for TGL34:00 – Feedback From Players & Season 1 Learnings37:00 – Tweaks to Fan-Favorite Holes (Flex, Spear, Plunder)41:00 – New Hole: Stinger (Tiger Woods Influence)47:00 – New Hole: Cenote & Playing Golf “Backwards”55:30 – Why TGL Hole Design Is Just Getting Started58:30 – Season 2 Expectations & Final Thoughts#golf #golfhighlights #pgatour #golfcourse #golfpodcast #TGL #tigerwoods #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme open the show by breaking down the latest shifts in professional golf — from Tiger Woods’ role on the Future Competition Committee to the PGA Tour’s potential move toward a more condensed schedule. Smylie is later joined by Golf Channel’s Steve Sands for a wide-ranging conversation on the Golf Channel Games, covering golf in the modern media era, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler’s legacy moments, LIV Golf’s long-term impact, and what fans and broadcasters want from the future of the game. Don't forget to like, comment, & subscribe! Thanks for tuning in ⛳️ 00:00 – Welcome to The Smylie Show 01:10 – Winter golf, travel & working through swing changes 04:05 – Tiger Woods & the Future Competition Committee 08:00 – Condensed schedules, TV windows & golf’s business reality 12:05 – Player pathways, relegation & tour structure concerns 16:15 – What golf can learn from college football’s evolution 19:25 – LIV Golf leverage, contracts & returning players 23:50 – What happens to Korn Ferry & development tours? 28:10 – Is scarcity good for golf or risky? 33:45 – Smylie sets up the Golf Channel Games 34:30 – Steve Sands joins the show 36:10 – Inside the Optum Golf Channel Games format 38:45 – Rory vs. Scottie & Ryder Cup subplots 42:00 – Competitive fire, entertainment & miked-up stars 45:40 – Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods & handling the media 49:30 – Which players handle media pressure best? 54:15 – Is a 20–25 event PGA Tour season realistic? #golf #golfmedia #golfchannel #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #pgatour #livgolf #golfhighlights #grantthornton #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back for a packed episode featuring a guest appearance from 2025 Australian Open champion Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen - fresh off his win at Royal Melbourne!Charlie opens and closes the show with some heartfelt reflections following his father’s passing. The guys then jump into all the action from the Bahamas - Hideki Matsuyama’s outrageous short game and putter collection, grading Scottie Scheffler's first year with a new putting grip, Wyndham Clark’s viral “turf conditions” quote, and a behind-the-scenes look at Smylie's pro-am round in Albany.Then Rasmus joins the show — jet-lagged, honest, and riding high. He walks Smylie through:• The intense crowds in Australia• Playing head-to-head with Cameron Smith• How firm Royal Melbourne truly played• The near-impossible chip on 18• The pressure of closing out a win overseas• How he processed the moment on a 20+ hour flight homeThanks for watching — subscribe for more episodes, interviews, and weekly golf breakdowns!CHAPTERS:0:00 – Welcome Back4:00 – Smylie’s Airline Disaster10:00 – Hero World Challenge Reactions15:00 – Hideki’s Iron Game & Short-Game Brilliance20:00 – Why Hideki Tinkers With 400 Putters26:00 – Alex Noren’s Rise & Unique Swing Rehearsal32:00 – Shot Shape Trends & Modern Fade-Dominance38:00 – Smylie’s Pro-Am Stories + Albany Short-Game Test44:00 – Wyndham Clark’s Turf Comments & Course Debate50:00 – Q-School Controversy: Weather, Contracts, and Fairness56:00 – Rasmus Interview Begins1:00:00 – Royal Melbourne Conditions & Massive Crowds1:06:00 – The 18th Hole: Rasmus Breaks Down the Chip1:12:00 – Fastest Greens? Comparing Sandbelt to Augusta1:16:30 – Remembering Charlie's Dad#golf #smylieshow #pgatour #golfhighlights