The Smylie Show

The Smylie Show

Smylie Kaufman is a PGA Tour winner, pro golf broadcaster, and the host of "The Smylie Show". Every week, along with his producer and co-host Charlie Hulme, Smylie provides insights and analysis on the game of golf (along with a handful of other miscellaneous items), in addition to sharing long-form conversations with Tour pros and other celebrities who love the game.

Episodes

July 20, 2025 68 mins
Scottie Scheffler cruised to his fourth major title on Sunday at Royal Portrush, in the *exact same* timeframe that it took Tiger Woods to win his first four majors. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss Scottie's ascent to the undisputed best player on the planet, examine statistics framing him as the closest thing we've seen to prime Tiger, and hear quotes from Jordan Spieth and Xander Schauffele about Scottie's mindset a...
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Moving Day at the 153rd Open Championship was everything we could have hoped for, and more! Smylie Kaufman spent the day listening to     roars (RORS?) echoing across Northern Ireland, as their native son Rory McIlroy mounted a charge that sees him in the penultimate group on Sunday. Smylie joins Charlie Hulme to explore any possible scenario that doesn't see Scottie Scheffler hoisting the Claret Jug, as the World No. 1 holds ...
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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap an eventful Friday from Royal Portrush - a two-shot penalty for a moving ball, bats in the studio, and an untimely hot mic situation! The highlight of the day on the course was World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler posting 64 to head into the weekend with a one-shot lead. Smylie and Charlie discuss whether it's more likely that other players make their way back into the fold, or Scottie runs away...
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Smylie Kaufman heads straight from the 18th hole at Royal Portrush with thoughts on Thursday at the Open Championship, breaking down all the action with Charlie Hulme. Smylie followed the Scottie Scheffler/Shane Lowry/Collin Morikawa group in the morning, witnessing the World No. 1 get off to a hot start in pursuit of the third leg of a career Grand Slam. 

In the afternoon, SK walked with the Bryson DeChambeau/Justin ...
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Fresh off a first look at Royal Portrush ahead of his broadcast duties for NBC, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme to break down the formula he sees for success at the 153rd Open Championship.

Smylie and Charlie react to a surprising and profound answer on fulfillment in golf from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, assess the gameplan for hometown favorite Rory McIlroy, and recount some hilarious stories from SK's walk al...
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The Smylie Show is on the road this week! Smylie Kaufman joins from the airport after a fun week in Tahoe, with Charlie Hulme on a quick trip to Ponte Vedra Beach. SK and CH begin the show recapping Chris Gotterup's breakthrough win at the Scottish Open, and whether he can complement his skill driving the ball with more complete performances like what we saw in North Berwick to take his game to the next level. After a near mis...
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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, debu...
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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, ...
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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 di...
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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 Gre...
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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 ...
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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...
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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, discus...
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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 qual...
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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 ...
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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 th...
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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 Sche...
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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...
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Tune in for the latest episode of The Smylie Show, as Smylie and Charlie dive into what lays ahead for players at one of the toughest major tests at Oakmont Country Club. Smylie gives on-course insight as he recounts his memories from playing there in 2016, and discusses the course changes since then. They also revisit highlights from the RBC Canadian Open, as Ryan Fox outlasted Sam Burns in a 4-hole playoff. 

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Smylie Kaufman welcomes Ben Griffin to the show in the midst of a breakout 2025 that’s seen Ben win twice and vault himself into contention for the USA Ryder Cup team.

Smylie follows Ben’s journey from side hustling as a DJ at UNC, to giving up golf for a loan officer job, to this year’s rise to the upper echelon of the PGA TOUR. We also take a look at the Carolina blue Schwab Defender that Ben won at Colonial, and he...
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