Episodes

  • 242: Fix Your Putting with Stephen Sweeney + Brandel Chamblee pt. 1

    242: Fix Your Putting with Stephen Sweeney + Brandel Chamblee pt. 1
    Jul 10 2025
    Step inside Stephen Sweeney's state-of-the-art putting studio, where he analyzes and instructs a stable of top-100 Tour pros. We have something for everyone in this episode - observe a pro lesson as Stephen works with Smylie Kaufman, then transitions to insights for the amateur with Charlie Hulme.

    If you're struggling with putting, you've come to the right place! Stephen demonstrates a number of different drills, debunks stroke mechanics theories, and discusses green reading and pace control.

    Learn more about Stephen here: https://stephensweeneyputting.com/

    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Introduction to the Putting Studio and Technology
    02:00 Part One: THE PRO (Smylie)
    05:20 Initial Analysis
    11:30 Eye Position at Set Up
    12:20: Loft & Launch
    21:20 How to Practice Reading Putts
    27:50 Using a Reference Point
    32:00 Recap of Smylie's Session
    34:20 Part Two: THE AMATEUR (Charlie)
    38:30 Charlie's Tendencies
    43:00 Speed Rating Your Putts (1,2,3,4)
    46:00 Posture: Tiger Woods and Cam Smith
    48:00 Eye Position
    54:00 Proper Set Up
    01:02:30 Reading Greens Properly
    01:09:10 Recap and Outro

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    #golfpractice #golflessons #golfcoach #golftips #swinganalysis #golfswing #golfer #progolf #golfcoaching #golftraining #smyliekaufman #smylieshow #smylie #golfpodcast #pgatourpodcast #putting #puttingdrills #puttingtrainingaids #puttingtips
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • 241: Smylie's 4th of July Course Record Attempt + Will Max Homa Make The Ryder Cup Team?

    241: Smylie's 4th of July Course Record Attempt + Will Max Homa Make The Ryder Cup Team?
    Jul 7 2025
    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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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 240: Steph Curry on Cypress Point, College Basketball in the NIL Era, and the biggest shot he's ever made

    240: Steph Curry on Cypress Point, College Basketball in the NIL Era, and the biggest shot he's ever made
    Jul 2 2025
    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.

    #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #pgachampionship #justinthomas #scottiescheffler #nba #stephcurry #nba #golfchannel #nbafinals #pgatour #golfhighlights

    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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    51 mins
  • 239: Is Aldrich Potgieter the future of golf? 🚀 + Scott Fawcett of DECADE on better golf strategy

    239: Is Aldrich Potgieter the future of golf? 🚀 + Scott Fawcett of DECADE on better golf strategy
    Jun 30 2025
    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
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 238: Collin Morikawa's Reporter Exchange + Who is IN or OUT for the Ryder Cup?? 🏆

    238: Collin Morikawa's Reporter Exchange + Who is IN or OUT for the Ryder Cup?? 🏆
    Jun 26 2025
    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.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 237: Should Keegan Bradley play in the Ryder Cup? 🏆 + James Colgan on new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp

    237: Should Keegan Bradley play in the Ryder Cup? 🏆 + James Colgan on new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp
    Jun 23 2025
    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.

    Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more #golf content. Share your thoughts on Keegan’s win and who you think will make the Ryder Cup team in the comments!

    #rydercup #golf #pgatour #keegan #keeganbradley #tommyfleetwood #golfhighlights #golfrecap #smylie #smylieshow #golfpodcast

    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
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    58 mins
  • 236: Broadcasting the U.S. Open 🏆 with Kevin Kisner and Dan Hicks

    236: Broadcasting the U.S. Open 🏆 with Kevin Kisner and Dan Hicks
    Jun 19 2025
    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!

    👉 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe!

    #golf #KevinKisner #DanHicks #SmylieShow #usopen #golfchannel #pgatourchanges #scottiescheffler #jjspaun #golfhighlights #oakmont #kevinkisner #smylie #major

    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
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 235: JJ Spaun's Major Breakthrough 🏆 U.S. Open Champion At Oakmont On Father's Day

    235: JJ Spaun's Major Breakthrough 🏆 U.S. Open Champion At Oakmont On Father's Day
    Jun 16 2025
    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

    #golfhighlights #JJSpaun #pgatour #usopen #oakmont #golfpodcast #smylie #smylieshow

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    1 hr and 8 mins