Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme catch up after a long 4th of July weekend and some well-needed time at the municipal golf course, where Smylie attempted to break his own (truly absurd) course record. Smylie and Charlie then recap the John Deere Classic, wondering if they are underrating Brian Campbell after his second TOUR win this season (despite only averaging 276 yards off the tee). They also discuss Max Homa's near miss, and what it would take over the next two months to make the USA Ryder Cup team this fall. Finally, SK and CH look over some changes to the TOUR Championship purse structure in the wake of adjustments to the competitive format, and discuss whether it makes the playoffs any more compelling.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 4th of July on the Golf Course
05:53 Understanding Golf Handicaps and Scoring Systems
12:09 Brian Campbell
18:07 Max Homa's Performance and Future Prospects
23:48 The Impact of Social Media on Golfers
29:58 Looking Ahead: Ryder Cup
39:47 Exciting Golf Giveaway
43:05 Richard Teder: Estonia's First Open Championship Player
47:09 Memorable Golf Hole-Outs
51:15 Changes in the FedEx Cup Payout Structure
01:02:47 Future of Golf: Match Play vs. Stroke Play

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We step into The Smylie Show vault to bring you an episode prior to our YouTube era - a 2023 conversation with future Basketball Hall of Famer Steph Curry!

Steph joined Smylie Kaufman in June '23 to discuss one of his favorite yearly tournaments at Cypress Point, golf on the celebrity circuit, and whether he would have entertained a transfer away from Davidson in the new collegiate era of NIL. Steph and Smylie also discuss injuries and battling through those struggles, and compare the concentration required inside a noisy NBA arena to the focus required on a quiet golf course.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
06:00 - Steph Curry joins the show!
10:20 - Cypress Point
11:39 - One Club Challenge
13:30 - Long Drive Competition
14:22 - Where Steph's golf journey began
15:52 - His college experience at Davidson
22:00 - Keeping the faith during tough times                
27:30 - Steph's NBA starting five of golfers
29:07 - Best-ever basketball shot vs best-ever golf shot
32:50 - Comparing the pressure of basketball to golf
38:51 - Seth coaching Smylie; Steph coaching JT?
41:05 - Playing golf with Jordan Spieth and Barack Obama
46:57 - The importance of investing in golf's future

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - Smylie’s Fitting
06:22 - Rocket Mortgage Classic Recap
12:20 - Max Greyserman
19:40 - Morikawa's Putter Change
22:50 - Scott Fawcett Joins the Show
24:50 - Ball Speed
28:22 - How DECADE Came About
33:03 - Solving Golf Challenges
35:50 - The Tiger 5
38:37 - Meaning of DECADE
41:01 - Will Zalatoris
42:41 - Stewart Cink
47:40 - Traits of a Great Modern Player
58:45 - Shot Dispersion
1:04:42 - Fractional Bogeys
1:09:09 - Future of Golf Analytics
1:13:05 - Interpreting Strokes Gained Around the Green
1:16:57 - Interpreting Strokes Gained Putting
1:19:00 - Importance of Tracking Stats
1:21:39 - Outro

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme react to Collin Morikawa's testy exchange with Adam Schupak ahead of the Rocket Classic, and the news that he is ending a short-term partnership with caddie Joe Greiner. Smylie reports on his recent trip to Bethpage Black, and the one player he thinks is a PERFECT fit for the Ryder Cup there this fall. Finally, Smylie and Charlie create "tiers" for both Ryder Cup teams - who will absolutely be on the team, who should go, who is on the bubble, and who will likely miss out.

We begin this week on the Smylie Show with Smylie Kaufman & Charlie Hulme's reaction to a stunning comeback win for Keegan Bradley at the Travelers Championship! With Bradley set to captain the American side in the Ryder Cup this fall, Smylie and Charlie discuss what more Keegan needs to do in order to feel comfortable using a pick on himself as a playing captain - the first time since Arnold Palmer in 1963. SK and CH also delve into the flip side of Bradley's win - a devastating finish for Tommy Fleetwood as he continues to search for his first-ever PGA TOUR win.

Smylie and Charlie are then joined by GOLF.com's James Colgan, who provides some insight on the TOUR's new CEO, Brian Rolapp. James delves into the work Rolapp did as the de facto No. 2 at the NFL, including landmark media deals that could inform the approach he'll take with the PGA TOUR.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Keegan Bradley's comeback win at the Travelers
06:34 - Where it went wrong for Tommy Fleetwood 
14:13 - Gloveless Collin Morikawa
16:39 - Smylie heads to Bethpage!
18:08 - James Colgan joins the show
20:55 - Brian Rolapp's background with the NFL
38:44 - Transitioning from Monahan to Rolapp
54:10 - Rain Shorts!
57:31 - Wrapping Up

Smylie Kaufman's NBC Sports teammates Kevin Kisner and Dan Hicks join the show fresh off their broadcast work at the U.S. Open to recap a truly unforgettable ending at Oakmont! Smylie and Kiz share their hole-by-hole, minute-by-minute observations as the Sunday action played out on the last nine, and we listen to Dan's iconic call of JJ Spaun's 65-foot major-winning putt. Smylie also plays it forward with Kevin and Dan, discussing the Ryder Cup implications of JJ's win, and whether Keegan Bradley will pick himself as a playing captain at Bethpage.

🎙️ Highlights include:
- Dan Hicks' call on JJ Spaun's clutch 65-foot putt to seal his first major championship victory.
- Diving into the tough conditions at Oakmont
- Who Kevin Kisner thought would win heading into Sunday
- A look ahead at upcoming tournaments and Ryder Cup buzz!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
05:35 - Kevin Kisner joins the show
12:02 - JJ Spaun goes from out of contention to major champion
18:50 - Final round morning routines for those in contention
21:49 - Kiz gives his Ryder Cup thoughts as an assistant captain
32:18 - Dan Hicks joins the show
36:59 - Following a crowded Sunday leaderboard
40:00 - Kiz's role in preparing for the winning putt
43:05 - Dan's call of JJ Spaun's winning putt
56:35 - Dan's favorite U.S. Open venues
58:13 - Heading to Bethpage for the Ryder Cup
1:00:14 - Will Keegan Bradley pick himself?
1:05:08 - Open Championship predictions
1:06:30  - One & Done updated standings

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap a truly wild finish to the 125th U.S. Open, including five players holding a share of the lead at one point on the back nine at Oakmont. Eventual champion JJ Spaun won in style, finishing birdie-birdie after a chaotic five-over start to post the only under-par score of the week at the demanding Pennsylvania venue.

Smylie and Charlie discuss the big implications for Ryder Cup qualification, Rory McIlroy's strange week that culminated with the best round of the day on Sunday, and whether Scottie Scheffler's schedule needs changing if he is to contend in future U.S. Open championships.

We discuss all of that and more - including a Happy Father's Day to all from our show. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf talk and breakdown of major championships.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - JJ Spaun: Win Probability Outlook
02:40 - Early Struggles
08:00 - Rain Delay
11:35 - Back 9 Surge
19:14 - 64-Foot Putt
31:46 - Ryder Cup
38:17 - Robert MacIntyre
38:45 - Adam Scott and Sam Burns
47:53 - Rory McIlroy
54:50 - Jon Rahm
01:00:10 - Scottie Scheffler
01:04:33 - Pittsburgh & Oakmont
01:07:41 - Like & Subscribe

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap moving day at Oakmont, which began in the rain and concluded with Smylie's fellow LSU Tiger, Sam Burns, sleeping on the lead once again at the 2025 U.S. Open.

Smylie witnessed Adam Scott's round-of-the-day 67 firsthand on the NBC broadcast, and breaks down what the Australian will need to do Sunday to become the second-oldest U.S. Open winner and add a second major to his trophy case.

SK and CH also discuss the days that Viktor Hovland and JJ Spaun had - both near the top of the leaderboard, but a shot further off after bogeying 18 to finish their respective days.

We get a special Father's Day cameo from Smylie's dad Jeff - aka the "Squirrel Man" - and an update on the Rain Shorts movement after Charlie's Turnpike Hike in full gear. Make sure you're subscribed for a full recap of the 2025 U.S. Open on Sunday night!

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap day two of the 2025 U.S. Open, where a difficult Thursday at Oakmont gave way to an even tougher Friday. Sam Burns' 65 was the round of the day and sees him atop the leaderboard heading to the weekend, while Viktor Hovland lurks two shots behind in search of his first major.

Smylie and Charlie discuss a testy range session for Scottie Scheffler, some shocking names that missed the cut, and how the Oakmont test will change on Saturday after receiving a ton of rain at the end of the day.

CH debuts his rain shorts on the pod while SK asks life's most pressing squirrel questions - make sure you're subscribed for our daily recaps from the 2025 U.S. Open!

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap day one of the 2025 U.S. Open, which tested the patience of the game's best while allowing ten rounds under par. Smylie spent his day following the group of Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth, and Dustin Johnson, and has a bold statement to make after watching Rahm drive the ball around Oakmont. Smylie then runs through a list of pre-tournament favorites who struggled on Thursday - including Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Rory McIlroy - to predict whether or not they'll be around for the weekend. We cover everything from rain shorts to Smylie dabbing for Jordan birdies in a fun episode from the driving range at Oakmont - make sure you're subscribed for our daily recaps from the 2025 U.S. Open! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code SMYLIESHOW to score $300 in bonus bets when you win your $5 bet! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In New York, call 8778-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, help is available for problem

With the 2025 U.S. Open set to begin this week at Oakmont, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss quotes from Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas in preparation for what is arguably the most difficult test in major championship golf. Smylie analyzes the large, fast, and dramatically sloped green complexes at Oakmont, and the role that the poa annua grass on those greens could help determine this week's winner. Smylie and Charlie also go in-depth on biggest names tipped to win at Oakmont, and make their picks for the week.

From Bryson DeChambeau’s precision to John Rahm’s mindset, they analyze top contenders, highlight form players, and even discuss under-the-radar picks. Plus, the crew shares hilarious travel stories, from culturally immersive Airbnbs to Taco Bell pit stops, showcasing the lighter side of major championship weeks.

🏌️‍♂️ Highlights include:  
- Smylie’s expert take on Oakmont’s insane course design and difficulty.  
- Player strategies to handle those tricky greens and dense roughs.  
- Bold picks and predictions for the U.S. Open, including long shots and favorites.  
- Fun debates on who has what it takes to win this week.  

Join Smylie and Charlie for this entertaining and insightful U.S. Open preview. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights, laughs, and behind-the-scenes stories!  

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - INTRO
04:42 - Oakmont course setup
06:37 - Discussing rough length
09:13 - Oakmont green complexes
18:16 - Latest outright winner odds
19:01 - Rory McIlroy
23:50 - Scottie Scheffler
27:17 - Bryson DeChambeau
32:16 - Jon Rahm
35:24 - Xander Schauffele
40:04 - Ludvig Aberg
48:54 - Picking a DFS lineup
54:11 - One and Done picks