The Smylie Show

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...

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. Make sure to like, comment & subscribe for more golf insight ⛳️ 📺 #golf #pgatour #smylieshow #golfhighlights #golfrecap #pgachamp...

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...

Cam Young continues his breakout season with another dominant win, solidifying himself among the game’s elite alongside Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Matt Fitzpatrick. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down what’s fueling Young’s rise, how the Cadillac Championship played at Doral, and the bigger questions surrounding PGA TOUR signature events moving forward. Then, The Athletic’s Brody...

Parker McLachlin — PGA TOUR winner and otherwise known as the Short Game Chef — joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for a deep dive on the wedge game: setup, bounce, grind, arc height, Flight Lines, and why there is no single “correct” way to chip.  Parker also shares how Paul Azinger helped rebuild his game, what amateurs misunderstand about wedge setup, and why turf conditions should influenc...

LIV Golf has postponed its New Orleans event, adding uncertainty to the league’s schedule during a critical stretch of the season. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the timing of the decision, the reported financial and logistical factors behind it, and what a potential move to the fall could look like. They also examine the ripple effects on players — including the extended gap between...

In this episode of The Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down one of the most unique weeks on the PGA TOUR, starting with the Fitzpatrick brothers’ emotional breakthrough win at the Zurich Classic. What does this victory mean for Matt’s incredible run of form, and how does it reshape Alex’s career moving forward? From there, the discussion expands into a bigger-picture look at th...

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme welcome Keith Mitchell to the show for a conversation covering everything from a deep dive into all the different ways TOUR pros pitch the ball, to the beginnings of Keith’s now-iconic “Cashmere” styling patterned after 1970s Arnold Palmer. Keith delves into the way technology like TrackMan has completely changed fitting, preparation and practice - plus, the guys c...

With the first major of 2026 in the books, there was no slowing down the golf news cycle - a PGA TOUR signature event, some wild reporting about the long-term existence of LIV Golf, and a potential Smylie comeback?? (Watch more on that here: https://youtu.be/jAWJYvOg1F4 ) Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss all the news of the week, starting with Matt Fitzpatrick's playoff win over Scottie Sc...

Spoiler alert ... he is not. But instead of imagining what it would be like if he did, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Ryan Gerard to break down the sequence of events that led to Ryan texting Smylie a "soft invite" to play with him in the Zurich Classic, plus - what the week would have looked like if Ryan and Smylie played together. And we close with a tantalizing possibility ... c...

The first major of 2026 is officially in the books, and after a long wait culminating in a 2025 win, Rory McIlroy becomes the first Masters champion to repeat since Tiger Woods. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the storyline of the day, from Rory's early stumbles and surges by Cam Young, Justin Rose, and Scottie Scheffler, to the crucial shots Rory needed to hit to retake the lead and w...

"Moving Day" at the Masters provided a perfect setup for a thrilling Sunday at Augusta, as Rory McIlroy's six-shot lead evaporated and Cam Young charged into the co-lead. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the composition of that Rory & Cam final group, what Scottie Scheffler needs to shoot to have a winning chance after a Saturday 65, and a few other names who could come into play. Plus...

Two rounds of 2026’s first major are in the books, and Rory McIlroy is off to a record-setting start in his title defense. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all that they saw Friday at Augusta, and answer some hypothetical questions - what happens if Rory wins his second Masters at a record-setting pace? What happens if he somehow loses the tournament? All that + discussing a big name wh...

As the first round of the Masters Tournament concludes, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the Thursday action from Augusta National - Rory McIlroy cruises to a co-lead in his title defense, while some big names struggle as the golf course gets firm and fast much earlier than expected. Smylie and Charlie discuss the difficulty of approaches into the 13th and 15th holes, predict conditions...

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are boots on the ground in Augusta for a full Masters preview episode, breaking down everything you need to know heading into the first major of the year. From course conditions and weather impact to the player profiles most likely to contend, the guys dive deep into what it takes to win at Augusta National Golf Club. With firm greens, tricky winds, and premium iro...

Jim “Bones” Mackay joins Smylie Kaufman for a one-of-a-kind walk through Augusta National Golf Club — breaking down every hole like he’s on the bag at the Masters. From tee shot decisions to green complexes, Bones shares decades of insight, stories from caddying for major champions, and the subtle details that make Augusta the most strategic course in golf. This is a true hole-by-hole masterclass...

Sepp Straka joins Smylie Kaufman on The Smylie Show for a wide-ranging conversation on fatherhood, growing up between Austria and Georgia, competing alongside his twin brother Sam, and the path that took him from an under-the-radar junior to one of the best players in the world. Sepp talks about his time at Georgia, why that qualifying culture helped shape him, how he ended up with Srixon after co...

Smylie Kaufman is joined by former PGA TOUR pro and TGL analyst Roberto Castro to unpack everything from TGL’s second season. After a full year on the broadcast, Roberto shares what he learned in the booth, how the league evolved from Year 1 to Year 2, and why the level of play and team strategy took such a big leap. They also dive into Los Angeles Golf Club’s championship run, the teams that impr...

Gary Woodland completes one of the most emotional wins of the season at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down both the meaning of the moment and the golf that got it done. They dive into the harrowing neurological trauma Woodland's been dealing with privately and publicly on his seven-year journey back to the winner's circle, the ball-speed and putting...

Smylie Kaufman sits down with two elite perspectives in golf: First, recent Arnold Palmer Invitational winner Akshay Bhatia joins to break down his victory at Bay Hill, his evolving game, and how confidence, putting, and mindset fueled his breakthrough. Then, sports psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe joins to unpack the mental side of elite performance—highlighting Cam Young’s Players Championship win...

A week after coming up one shot short at the PLAYERS, Matt Fitzpatrick got right back to work and won the Valspar Championship. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the swing work he's done with Mark Blackburn, what stood out most about his mentality after the near miss at Sawgrass, and whether his current form should have people paying closer attention heading into Augusta. They also dive...

Fresh off his first PGA Tour win at the Genesis Invitational, Jacob Bridgeman sat down with Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme to break down the week that changed his career. Topics Covered • Bridgeman’s breakthrough win at Riviera • Playing Sunday with Rory McIlroy • Tiger Woods reacting to his ball-striking • Surviving pressure on the back nine • The new wave of young American PGA Tour stars • Gro...

The 2026 PLAYERS Championship delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the season, with Cam Young emerging victorious from a group including Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Åberg, Xander Schauffele, and Robert MacIntyre. Smylie Kaufman walked inside the ropes with the final group, and breaks down exactly how Young pulled it off, from a clutch birdie on 17 to one of the longest drives ever recorded...

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are on-site at TPC Sawgrass to preview the 2026 PLAYERS Championship. From the course conditions and weather draw to the unique strategy required at Pete Dye’s iconic stadium course, the guys break down everything to watch this week. They discuss Rory McIlroy’s back concerns, Scottie Scheffler’s surprising iron-play dip, and the type of player who actually wins at...

Akshay Bhatia delivered one of the most electric Sundays of the PGA Tour season at Bay Hill, draining over 144 feet of putts and storming back to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational in a playoff. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down how Bhatia’s short game carried him to victory on brutally firm, “crispy” greens that had the entire field on edge all week. The guys also dive into Daniel Berge...