Golf Digest’s Shane Ryan joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme fresh off the PGA Championship to unpack one of the strangest stories of major week: Garrick Higgo’s “late, but on time” tee-time penalty — and Shane’s now-viral follow-up question that cut straight through the confusion.

From there, the conversation turns into a wide-ranging look at the modern PGA Championship: finding an identity in the wake of the move from August to May, whether Aronimink produced a fair major test, expectations for PGA Frisco next year, and what makes this championship feel so unique to the Masters, U.S. Open, and Open Championship.

Shane also dives deep into the Ryder Cup, where he breaks down why Jim Furyk may actually be the right pick for Team USA, why Luke Donald and Europe continue to operate with such an edge, and whether the Americans are still searching for a system that can finally match Europe’s continuity.

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Chapters
00:00 Shane Ryan joins The Smylie Show
00:39 Garrick Higgo’s viral “late, but on time” moment
03:08 What is the PGA Championship’s identity now?
08:50 Was Aronimink a fair major test?
13:53 Shane’s ideal PGA Championship setup
16:23 Why PGA Frisco has pressure on it
20:40 How PGA crowds compare to other majors
21:11 Jim Furyk, Luke Donald & Ryder Cup leadership
26:45 Why Team USA’s Ryder Cup job is so hard
30:40 Europe’s Ryder Cup system vs. America’s chaos
32:26 Biggest Ryder Cup captain snubs
34:21 Could Luke Donald captain forever?

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap Wyndham Clark’s win at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, where Clark closed with a final-round 60 to reach 30-under par and win by three over Si Woo Kim — despite TPC Craig Ranch’s much-discussed renovation. They break down why an unusual weather week in Dallas - with soft conditions and no wind - still kept the course vulnerable to low scoring.

Smylie and Charlie also dive into Blades Brown earning PGA TOUR Special Temporary Membership, the pros and cons of chasing Korn Ferry Tour status versus PGA TOUR starts, Bryson DeChambeau’s comments about possibly choosing content creation over professional golf, and the latest reports that LIV Golf is pitching a reduced 10-event international schedule while seeking new investment.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Weekend golf recap + Charlie’s Biltmore Forest trip
05:00 Smylie’s 16-man game at Vestavia
06:00 The yellow ball game explained
12:00 TPC Craig Ranch renovation reaction
14:15 Why 30-under still happened
17:00 Zoysia, Bermuda, soft conditions + course setup
21:50 Wyndham Clark’s win and putting heater
27:15 Why Wyndham could be dangerous again
31:00 Wyndham’s mental reset after Oakmont
34:36 Blades Brown earns Special Temporary Membership
36:15 How Blades should manage his schedule
40:20 Blades Brown vs. the college golf route
44:22 Why college golf and pro golf are so different
51:52 Bryson DeChambeau’s content creator comments

56:10 Bryson, LIV money, and what comes next

01:05:48 LIV’s reported 10-event future

01:12:22 Closing thoughts

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back from a long week at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, where Aaron Rai captured his first major championship in one of the more unpredictable PGA Championships in recent memory. Smylie and Charlie break down why Rai’s precision and consistency were such a perfect fit for the setup, what made Aronimink play so uniquely, and which players left Philadelphia with momentum heading into the summer stretch.

The guys also discuss Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, Cam Smith, Ludvig Åberg and more, before diving into the latest reporting surrounding LIV Golf’s financial future, potential restructuring, and what it could mean for players and professional golf moving forward. Plus: behind-the-scenes stories from PGA week, Smylie’s “Live From” shot recreations, cheesesteak rankings, summer golf apparel debates, and plenty more.

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00:00 Intro + Smylie leaves his laptop in Philly
03:30 Philadelphia cheesesteak rankings
06:00 Behind the scenes of NBC “Live From” shot recreations
11:15 Smylie compares himself to Kyle Schwarber
12:45 PGA week stories
17:00 “Summer of Cotton”
20:20 Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship
24:45 Which players gained momentum at Aronimink?
28:15 Why Aronimink played so differently
34:40 Aaron Rai “Rai Guys” merch concept
37:25 Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm & LIV players trending up
39:10 Latest LIV Golf financial reports explained
48:20 What LIV uncertainty could mean for players
56:00 PGA TOUR schedule changes & future tour structure
1:02:00 Final thoughts from PGA Championship week

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After three days at Aronimink produced one of the most bunched leaderboards in major history, Aaron Rai emerged victorious on Sunday. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down how Rai separated himself with clutch shots down the stretch in pressure situations.

Smylie and Charlie also dive into why Aronimink proved to be such a difficult test, how course strategy shaped the leaderboard, and what to make of strong weeks from Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, Ludvig Åberg, Cam Smith, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. Plus, Charlie shares what he saw in person during Rory’s fan interaction, and the guys debate the identity of the PGA Championship going forward.

Thanks for joining The Smylie Show at the PGA Championship presented by T-Mobile, all week from Aronimink Golf Club!

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00:00 Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship
03:38 Rai’s incredible bunker shot on 13
04:17 The key decision on 15
10:07 Rai’s perfect tee shot on 16
13:47 The putt on 17 that ended it
17:48 Broomstick putter debate begins
19:52 Why players respect Aaron Rai
24:35 Was Aronimink a fair major test?
33:40 The identity of the PGA Championship
37:11 Charlie’s Rory fan rant
40:18 Jon Rahm’s strong major week
45:32 Justin Thomas, Ludvig Åberg, Cam Smith & Rory
52:43 Wrapping up a great major week

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Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme LIVE FROM ARONIMINK at T-Mobile Club Magenta!

Recapping all the round three action from a Wild Friday in Newtown Square, PA!

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Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme LIVE FROM ARONIMINK at T-Mobile Club Magenta!

Recapping all the day two action from a Wild Friday in Newtown Square, PA!

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Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for our day 1 recap LIVE from Aronimink!

The fellas breakdown the leaderboard, how the course played, and more, LIVE from T-Mobile Club Magenta #TMobile #Smylieshow 

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are on site in Philadelphia for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, breaking down the course, the conditions, and the players best suited to contend for the Wanamaker Trophy.

But first! A quick chat about their studio for the day at Cobbs Creek. Check out the exciting project in the works that could turn into a PGA TOUR venue while supporting educational opportunities for children in Philadelphia at cobbscreek.org.

The guys discuss why Aronimink could favor long hitters, how soft conditions and patchy rough may impact scoring, the ongoing debate around tree removal in modern course restorations, and which stars they like most this week — including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Cam Young, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele and more. Plus, they close with a recap of their round at Trout National.

Stay tuned for more from Aronimink GC, all week! 
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Chapter Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Philadelphia
02:40 Cobbs Creek and Philly golf history
08:45 Aronimink PGA Championship preview
10:55 Why bombers may dominate this week
14:39 Rory: “bash driver and figure it out”
19:29 Jon Rahm and the tree debate
26:25 Comparing Aronimink to Oakmont
29:05 The ideal player profile this week
31:51 Rickie, JT, Jordan & the Spring Break crew
38:00 Scottie Scheffler’s PGA outlook
40:13 Cam Young, Bryson & LIV contenders
47:32 Xander, Fleetwood & final picks
56:48 Trout National recap
01:03:39 Jaxon survives Trout National
01:05:59 Smylie cashes the under

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Gil Hanse joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for a deep dive on Aronimink Golf Club ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship, which begins May 14 at Donald Ross’s restored Philadelphia-area classic. Hanse explains what makes Aronimink so unique among Ross designs, from its clusters of small bunkers to its bold green complexes, and how his restoration work with Jim Wagner brought the course closer to its original 1920s character.

The crew also discusses tree removal, Philadelphia golf architecture, Cobbs Creek, the 2018 BMW Championship won by Keegan Bradley, and why firm greens, thick rough, and wind could make Aronimink a serious test for the best players in the world. The 2026 PGA Championship is scheduled for May 14–17 at Aronimink.

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00:00 Gil Hanse joins to preview Aronimink
01:20 What Donald Ross did differently at Aronimink
04:49 Restoring the course’s original bunker character
07:33 Why tree removal changed the look of Aronimink
10:26 Cobbs Creek and Philadelphia golf architecture
13:43 How Aronimink played in the 2018 BMW Championship
14:56 What could make Aronimink tough for the PGA Championship
17:18 Gil Hanse makes his PGA Championship pick

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap Kristoffer Reitan's first win on the PGA Tour at the Truist Championship, Rickie Fowler’s Sunday run and recent form, Quail Hollow’s crispy greens, plus - over/under score predictions for their Monday round at Trout National.

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Keegan Bradley joins Smylie Kaufman for a deep dive into his 2026 season, the Ryder Cup, and the adjustments that have helped him trend back into form. From separating “player vs. captain” mindset to overhauling his chipping technique, Keegan shares detailed insight into what’s changed in his game and why he believes elite short game is non-negotiable at the top level.

Then, with exclusive flyover footage, Keegan walks hole-by-hole through Aronimink Golf Club—site of the upcoming PGA Championship and where he won in 2018. The trio breaks down strategy on every hole, key scoring stretches, and why precision iron play and short game will ultimately decide the championship.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Keegan Bradley Joins TSS
02:10 ’25 & ’26 Seasons + Ryder Cup
05:00 St. John’s & Early Career
09:10 Breakthrough + Srixon Deal
14:30 Srixon Z-STAR Diamond
16:00 Chipping Overhaul
20:05 Cleveland RTZ Wedges
22:45 Aronimink Preview
23:13 Hole 1
24:20 Hole 2
26:30 Hole 3
27:50 Hole 4
29:03 Hole 5
30:09 Hole 6
31:10 Hole 7
35:20 Hole 8
38:50 Hole 9
40:53 Hole 10
42:10 Hole 11
44:10 Hole 12
45:30 Hole 13
47:18 Hole 14
48:30 Hole 15
50:00 Hole 16
51:45 Hole 17
53:00 Hole 18
55:40 Favorite Srixon/Cleveland Clubs?
01:00:00 Final Questions/Wrap-Up

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