The Smylie Show

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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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    18-Year-Old U.S. Am Champ Mason Howell On Walker Cup at Cypress Point + Masters Invitation

    Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme kick off this week’s episode catching up on dad life, bedtime chaos, and a wild rant about Brian Kelly’s LSU exit before diving deep into the rise of sports gambling in professional golf — and whether it could ever impact the PGA Tour. Then, Smylie sits down with Mason Howell, the 18-year-old phenom who won the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship — making him the third-youngest champion in history. Mason opens up about: • His emotional journey from small-town Georgia to golf’s biggest stage • What it felt like to qualify for the U.S. Open and earn a Masters invite • Competing against top amateurs like Tommy Morrison and Ben James • The pressures of high school life after winning one of golf’s biggest titles A can’t-miss conversation about the next great name in golf. 00:00 Dad life updates and bedtime chaos 04:30 LSU, Brian Kelly, and college football chaos 11:15 Gambling scandals 19:10 Could golf ever face a gambling crisis? 27:10 How betting affects players and fans 31:40 Mason Howell Interview 32:00 Life after winning the U.S. Am — back to high school reality 33:40 Growing up in Thomasville and discovering golf 36:20 Qualifying for the U.S. Open at 18 years old 39:10 Competing at Oakmont and learning from the pros 43:15 The grind of the U.S. Amateur at Olympic Club 47:45 Facing Tommy Morrison and Ben James in match play 49:50 Taking down John Daly in a thriller 51:00 Securing Masters and Walker Cup spots 54:00 What’s next for Mason Howell 1:12:10 Smylie’s thoughts on the next wave of young golf talent 1:16:25 Comparing today’s amateur game to the PGA Tour 1:20:00 Charlie’s take: what makes great golfers stand out early 1:24:10 Smylie shares his Masters memories 1:29:00 Wrapping up — offseason plans and what’s next on The Smylie Show 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📺 Watch full episodes weekly here on The Smylie Show #golf #TheSmylieShow #SmylieKaufman #MasonHowell #USAmateur #GolfPodcast #GolfLife #PGA #Masters #GeorgiaGolf #AmateurGolf #NextGenGolf #GolfInterview #GolfContent #GolfTalk

    1h 34m

  2. 21 OCT

    Golf's NEW BIG 3? Tommy Fleetwood's Incredible Run + Life Updates + Ryder Cup Look-back

    Smylie and Charlie are back for a jam-packed episode that mixes life updates, heartfelt moments, and golf talk. Smylie shares stories about welcoming his new baby boy, and juggling dad life, while Charlie opens up about his recent cancer scare and recovery. Then the guys dive into the Ryder Cup — from behind-the-scenes chaos at Bethpage to fan behavior, pairings, and why Europe got everything right. They close out with a deep look at Tommy Fleetwood’s incredible year and whether he belongs in golf’s next “big three.” 📺 Watch full episodes + clips every week on The Smylie Show YouTube channel. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Back in the studio after Ryder Cup 01:10 – Why we’re down to one episode a week 02:10 – Smylie welcomes his new baby boy 04:30 – Parenting two kids and full-time dad life 06:00 – Smylie joins the Birmingham mom gossip circuit 08:00 – The pumpkin patch and Halloween debates 12:50 – Halloween costumes for the Kaufmans and Hulmes 15:00 – Family birthdays and dad milestones 15:50 – Charlie opens up about cancer scare 21:10 – Transitioning into Ryder Cup talk 22:00 – Ryder Cup reflections: chaos, fans, and respect 26:40 – How Europe got everything right 29:10 – Course setup mistakes for Team USA 33:50 – Stats, pairings, and the Luke Donald effect 36:40 – Europe’s attention to detail vs. Team USA 38:30 – Tommy Fleetwood’s hot streak 40:10 – Tommy’s year, stats, and emotional win with son Frankie 44:10 – Where Tommy ranks among the world’s best 46:10 – Is there a new “big three” forming? 49:00 – Which 2026 major fits Tommy best? 52:00 – Tommy’s ceiling and next chapter 53:10 – Wrapping up: lessons, laughs, and what’s next #golf #pgatour #tommyfleetwood #dpwt #smylie #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfpodcast

    1h 8m

  3. 14 OCT

    Fix Your Swing: Smylie Kaufman's Lesson with Tony Ruggiero aka "The Dewsweeper"

    Smylie Kaufman teams up with legendary golf coach Tony Ruggiero — a.k.a. The Dewsweeper — for a lesson that’ll have golfers both laughing and learning. Tony and Smylie dig in to the details (telling a story or two along the way), giving great insight for golfers looking to refine their practice and preparation. Then, Tony turns his eyes to Charlie for part two, locating some problem areas that just might give him the extra gear ⚙️ Packed with great golf instruction, hilarious moments, and real progress — this one’s a must-watch for anyone trying to level up their game. ⛳️🔥 👉 Subscribe for more lessons, conversations, and behind-the-scenes looks with the best coaches and players in the game. 0:00 – Meet Tony “The Dewsweeper” Ruggiero 2:10 – Smylie’s First Swings (Initial Impressions) 5:35 – Tony Diagnoses the Main Issues 9:20 – “You’re Fighting Your Body, Not Your Swing” 12:45 – The First Simple Adjustment 20:05 – Tempo and Sequence 23:40 – Smylie Starts to Click 31:10 – Real Progress in Smylie’s Swing 35:55 – The Difference a Few Tweaks Make 40:10 – Smylie Reflects on the Lesson 44:25 – Transition: Time for Charlie’s Turn 45:15 – Charlie’s First Swing Analysis 47:05 – Common Amateur Mistakes (and Easy Fixes) 49:30 – Tony’s Quick Tips for Consistency 53:45 – Final Takeaways & Wrap-Up #Golf #GolfLesson #SmylieKaufman #TonyRuggiero #GolfSwing #GolfTips #GolfInstruction #GolfCoach #TheSmylieShow #GolfImprovement #PGA #GolfDigest #Dewsweeper

    54 min

  4. 7 OCT

    Tony Ruggiero on Building Champions & Fixing Smylie’s Swing | The DEWSWEEPER Interview

    Smylie Kaufman catches up with his longtime swing coach and one of golf’s most respected teachers, Tony Ruggiero — known across the game as The Dew Sweeper. They revisit how their partnership began back in college, swap hilarious “Jingle Bell” tournament stories, and dig into what makes a great coach. Tony shares his journey from broke instructor at the Flora-Bama to a Top 50 Coach in America, plus lessons learned from legends like Butch Harmon, Hank Johnson, and Cam McCormick. The two break down how to actually change your golf swing, the importance of the pivot, and why simple is usually better. Stick around for live swing breakdowns and plenty of laughs along the way. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Smylie & Tony catch up over steak, wine, and Saints football 02:45 – How Smylie met Tony and the origins of “TPC Sunkist” 06:30 – The Jingle Bell stories & early lessons that shaped Smylie’s swing 11:00 – Tony’s coaching roots and what Hank Johnson taught him 17:00 – From broke teacher to Top 50 coach: life lessons from Flora-Bama 25:00 – Teaching tour pros vs. amateurs: what really matters 32:00 – Lessons from Butch Harmon & why confidence beats mechanics 40:00 – How to actually change a motor pattern in your golf swing 53:00 – Smylie, Charlie & Tony break down viewer swings 1:03:00 – Final thoughts: practice smarter, play freer, and have fun

    1h 6m

  5. 28 SEPT

    Europe Wins Away Ryder Cup At Bethpage: The American Singles Rally Falls Short

    Sunday at Bethpage could have easily turned into one of the biggest blowouts in Ryder Cup history, but a furious American singles rally turned it into one of the competition's most thrilling conclusions before Shane Lowry clinched victory for the Europeans with a birdie at the 18th. Fresh off the NBC broadcast, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme to break it all down while Luke Donald's team hoisted the cup they promised they'd retain after winning at home in Rome. Smylie and Charlie discuss the brilliance of the Euros on Friday and Saturday, the fight the Americans showed to claw back Sunday, and what to make of fan behavior at Bethpage Black. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Opening at Bethpage & Ryder Cup final score 01:20 – Momentum shift 02:55 – The Viktor Hovland injury/half-point debate 04:30 – Squeaky ducks & fan antics at Bethpage 06:30 – Europe’s dominance vs. USA’s Sunday fightback 08:30 – Fan behavior: clever chants vs. crossing the line 11:00 – USA strategy & partnership questions 12:35 – Singles vs. team play: Americans vs. Europeans 14:45 – Europe’s balanced roster  16:20 – Course setup, bombers vs. grinders, and putting 18:15 – Keegan Bradley’s captaincy  21:00 – Reflections on an unforgettable Ryder Cup Sunday 22:55 – Surprising singles results & standout performances 25:40 – Bryson comeback & JT vs. Fleetwood highlights 27:20 – Justin Rose’s rules controversy & gamesmanship 31:30 – Justin Thomas as a Ryder Cup “dog” 33:30 – Fatigue factor: five-match players and exhaustion 35:00 – Emotional toll & respect for both teams 36:30 – Rory McIlroy’s roller-coaster week 37:15 – Jaxon Joins the show  39:00 – Closing thoughts & outro

    39 min

  6. 27 SEPT

    A WILD Day at Bethpage: DAY 2 JOURNAL

    Day 2 of the Ryder Cup brought tension, drama, and some exceptional golf. Join us as Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down everything from Bryson DeChambeau’s heated exchange with Justin Rose to the electric (and sometimes hostile) atmosphere around the course. The guys discuss the incredible play from Team Europe, the fans, the role of course setup, standout performances, and what to expect heading into the final day. 👉 Don’t miss tomorrow’s full Ryder Cup recap right here on The Smylie Show. Thanks for watching! CHAPTERS 0:40 – Setting the stage: Ryder Cup Day 2 recap   1:00 – Bryson DeChambeau vs. Justin Rose controversy   5:00 – Fan behavior 8:20 – Europe’s putting edge & course setup debate   10:10 – Funny moment: Walking tacos confuse the Europeans   11:30 – Can Team USA still make a comeback?   12:40 – Final thoughts & tomorrow’s Ryder Cup outlook   13:20 – Closing & reminder for full recap after Day 3

    14 min

  7. 27 SEPT

    Friday at the Ryder Cup: Europe Leads By 3 + Can USA Mount a Saturday Comeback?

    Fresh off watching Europe win both Friday sessions en route to a three-point lead, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme broke down all the action from Bethpage Black - you can watch that episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/WmpPMEhptc0?si=8AT_0sDD8AVNUS-8 Smylie and Charlie continue their Ryder Cup commentary with some bonus content fresh off receiving pairings for Saturday morning foursomes. We break down all four matches, which group Smylie will walk with on the NBC broadcast, and make some score predictions heading into Sunday singles matches. Tune into the Ryder Cup YouTube channel at 6:30p ET on Saturday night for more live commentary from SK and CH!

    13 min

  8. 24 SEPT

    Smylie's RYDER CUP GAME SHOW + NBC’s Jon Miller on the Ryder Cup’s Evolution

    It’s Ryder Cup week! Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme get things rolling with trivia, stats, and stories before welcoming Jon Miller, NBC Sports President of Acquisitions & Partnerships, who was instrumental in bringing the Ryder Cup to NBC. From the legendary 1991 “War on the Shore” to today’s global stage at Bethpage, Jon shares behind-the-scenes stories, strategy insights, and how the Ryder Cup has evolved into one of golf’s biggest events. Presented by Johnnie Walker, this episode dives into the atmosphere, the rookies, the captains, and what makes this event so unique for fans, players, and TV. Chapters 0:00 – Intro & Ryder Cup week vibes 2:20 – Johnnie Walker “Spirit of the Cup” kickoff 5:40 – Smylie’s Ryder Cup prep & trivia setup 7:30 – Ryder Cup true/false game begins 12:40 – Keegan Bradley stories & player stats 19:40 – Smylie’s game show hosting flashback 22:40 – Tommy Fleetwood’s Ryder Cup dominance 26:00 – Team USA records & trivia twists 30:20 – More Ryder Cup stats & surprises 34:20 – JT, Cantlay, and U.S. singles records 40:10 – Momentum swings & session breakdowns 49:40 – Europe’s edge in key sessions 52:40 – Rookie impact at the Ryder Cup 55:40 – Conversation with Jon Miller begins 57:20 – How NBC first got the Ryder Cup 1:02:20 – War on the Shore & dramatic moments 1:09:40 – How Ryder Cup TV coverage evolved 1:12:20 – Captains, strategy, and Sunday pairings 1:13:30 – Crowds at Bethpage & fan culture 1:15:10 – Favorite chants & Ryder Cup atmosphere 1:18:10 – Jon Miller’s prediction for Bethpage 1:19:20 – Closing thanks & future live show talk 1:20:30 – Wrapping up: next stop, Bethpage #RyderCup #GolfPodcast #NBCSports #SmylieKaufman #TheSmylieShow #BethpageBlack #TeamUSA #TeamEurope #GolfHistory #RyderCup2025

    1h 22m
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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.

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  • Creator
    The Smylie Show
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    276
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Smylie Show

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