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Join Smylie Kaufman as he gets a masterclass in short game technique from renowned coach and friend of the show James Sieckmann at Shadow Ridge Country Club in Omaha, Nebraska - and watch the full tutorial on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesmylieshow Learn how to practice your short game the right way with this comprehensive lesson covering putting, chipping, bunker shots, and wedges. Watch as Smylie and James show you effective practice methods and thought processes to help you shave strokes around the green! Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, this video is packed with valuable tips and drills. From the basics of setup to advanced shot-making techniques, James Sieckmann breaks down the essentials of a solid short game, and how to unleash your inner competitor on the course. CHAPTERS: 0:02:09 - Intro 0:04:09 - Putting Warmup and Analysis 0:06:18 - String Drill 0:10:16 - Star Drill 0:18:47 - Short, Medium, Long Game 0:22:08 - Gate Game 0:28:59 - Chipping Analysis in James' Academy 0:33:35 - Chips to Open Space 0:37:54 - 1-2-3 Trajectory Drill 0:42:07 - Picking a Target 0:47:30 - Proximity Game 0:55:10 - Bunker Shots 0:58:39 - Check Your Splash Mark 0:59:09 - "Slap the Line" 1:03:19 - Bunker Proximity Game 1:07:09 - Plugged Bunker Lies 1:10:39 - Wedges / Pitching 1:14:39 - Yardage Matrix 1:17:09 - Using the Ground / Force Pedal Drill 1:18:39 - Staying Connected 1:20:24 - Practicing Random Yardages 1:23:59 - Practicing Situational Shots 1:29:39 - Where to Find More From James Sieckmann 1:31:12 - Outro

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme cover a busy November week of golf news, ranging from the PGA TOUR season finale to a big win for "Smylie" on the DP World Tour. SK and CH discuss the swing changes that led Maverick McNealy out of a period of injury and into his first TOUR win, another incredible performance for Luke Clanton as an amateur, and the finalized FedEx Cup Top 125 list that saw fan favorites on either side of that line. Smylie and Charlie also cover some recent off-the-course news, including the PGA TOUR Policy Board's approval of sweeping changes to card and field sizes in 2026, and DP World Tour membership for LIV players that could have ramifications for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage.

Max Greyserman joins Smylie Kaufman to discuss his journey to the PGA Tour and the challenges he faced along the way, from injuries and an extended stay on the Korn Ferry Tour to his current position - the 37th-ranked player in the world, and qualified for 2025 PGA TOUR signature events. We look at Max's swing via an innovative AI tool, hear some great stories about Max's friendship with Nico Echavarria, reflect on a scorching finish to 2024 that's seen Max finish top-five in four of his last six starts, and take a look at Max's doppelganger on Tour to see if there's a resemblance. 0:26 Max Greyserman's Journey in Golf 4:21 Downtime and Hobbies 8:27 Overcoming Challenges and Injuries 12:23 The Role of Coaching in Success 16:27 Mental Perspective and Growth 20:18 First Half of the PGA Tour Season 23:26 Cultural Background and Language Skill 25:02 Friendship and Competition on Tour 28:51 Utilizing Technology for Golf Improvement 33:22 Reflections on Recent Tournaments 37:23 Learning from Mistakes in High-Pressure Situations 44:43 Mindset and Preparation for Future Success

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for another episode of The Smylie Show! In this episode, they discuss the weekend in golf around the globe, top 100 courses, the Tyson vs. Paul fight, LSU football, and more! Follow our socials @thesmylieshow everywhere! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Happy Birthday Charlie + Birmingham Trip 07:48 - Smylie's Golf Performance 12:38 - DP World Tour Championship 15:16 - Rory McIlroy's Emotional Victory 18:50 - Rory's Schedule 29:50 - Rafael Campos Wins Bermuda Championship 34:30 - Wesley Bryan 36:50 - RSM Classic Preview and Insights 43:14 - FedEx Cup Standings Update 45:00 - Golf Magazine's Top 100 Courses 1:08:10 - Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul 1:15:51 - Netflix’s Live Coverage 1:29:05 - Final Thoughts and Reflections 1:32:54 - Upcoming Content Preview

Smylie Kaufman is joined by two-time major champion Xander Schauffele on our latest longform conversation with a Tour pro on "The Smylie Show." We go all the way back to Xander's college days, the pressures of Q School and the Korn Ferry Tour that followed, and the manner in which he bursted onto the PGA TOUR scene. Xander details several key moments during that rookie year that were pivotal in his development, his near misses at majors in the ensuing years, and what it felt like to finally win one - and then another one - in 2024. We finally let Xander (and his two dogs) go to complete their move to a new home, but not without some cigar talk and a hilarious fishing story from his rookie year. Chapters 00:00 Xander's Moving Experience 02:00 Eating Habits and Cigar Culture 03:52 Adjusting to Florida Life with Pets 05:04 College Journey and Early Career 07:53 Transitioning to Professional Golf 10:56 Challenges on the Korn Ferry Tour 13:51 First PGA Tour Experiences 16:54 Breakthrough at Erin Hills 19:50 Winning on the PGA Tour 24:45 The Journey to Success 28:32 Mentality and Growth in Golf 30:58 The Road to Major Championships 38:34 Overcoming Challenges in Major Tournaments 49:24 Validation and Future Aspirations

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they delve into the latest news in the golf world, including Austin Eckroat's victory at the World Wide Technology Championship and Rory McIlroy's swing changes. Smylie and Charlie also cover Maverick McNealy's analysis of, and proposal correcting, FedEx Cup points distributions that seemed skewed in 2024. SK and CH continue to review player reaction to the PGA TOUR card changes proposed for 2026, examine the DP World Tour's place within the professional golf ecosystem, and discuss comments made by Rory McIlroy that could be the final straw in instigating change for the FedEx Cup playoffs. Chapters 00:00 Tough Weekend Scene for Smylie & Charlie 02:57 Austin Eckroat's second PGA TOUR win 05:59 Comparing Young American Golf Stars 09:08 Max Greyserman's Recent Performances 15:04 Doppelganger Talk 22:22 Maverick McNealy fixes the FedEx Cup point problem 34:24 Player Reactions to PGA TOUR card and field size changes 38:09 The Future of the DP World Tour 49:54 The Race to Dubai: Analyzing the Current Standings 59:47 Rory McIlroy's Swing Changes and 2025 Schedule 01:05:53 The Future of the FedEx Cup Playoffs

In this episode, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the current state of professional and amateur golf, beginning with reports that the PGA TOUR and LIV GOLF - via the PIF - are close to a deal that would bring the two leagues under the same umbrella. Brentley Romine joins the show to discuss the shifting landscape of collegiate athletics, and the challenges facing college golf programs, including roster cuts and the effects of NIL on recruiting. Chapters 02:40 Reports that the PGA TOUR is close to a deal with the PIF to unify with LIV GOLF 06:04 Antitrust Issues and Political Influence 09:50 The Future of Professional Golf 12:43 Where Team Golf fits in the Pro Golf Landscape 15:10 Changes in College Golf 22:11 Interview with Brentley Romine on College Golf 33:07 NIL and College Athletics Compensation 36:55 The Impact of Money on College Golf Decisions 39:22 PGA Tour U and Player Development 43:28 Gordon Sargent's Decision to Stay in College 46:41 Evaluating PGA Tour U Points System 51:19 Fall Season Insights and Predictions 54:16 The Future of College Golf Championships #LukeClanton #GordonSargent #PGATOURU #golf #golftips #golfswing #pgatour #golfpodcast #progolf #golfpodcast #smyliekaufman #smylie #smylieshow #swingtips #presidentscup #rydercup #tobaccoroad #golftrip #golftrips #youtubegolf #goodgood #fyp

PGA TOUR winner (and insightful follow on X) Michael Kim joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on The Smylie Show as they dive into some big proposed changes to how many PGA TOUR cards are available, and the structure of many tournaments, for the 2026 season. We begin the show with a very heartwarming family golf moment for Smylie ... and some big breaking Hope Valley Men's League news from Charlie. SK and CH then discuss family Halloween costumes, before welcoming Michael onto the show. In addition to TOUR changes, Michael breaks down the state of his game, the latest news on the PGA TOUR - LIV GOLF negotiations, and explains how he decided to start sharing an inside look at a TOUR pro's life on X. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Catching Up 04:58 - Halloween Costumes 09:04 - Hope Valley Thursday Night Men's League 12:30 - Michael Kim joins the show 18:32 - The state of Michael Kim's golf game 21:45 - Preparing for the PGA TOUR 25:16 - Michael discusses young pros having success on TOUR 26:38 - Chasing freedom in golf 28:53 - Dealing with missed cuts 31:10 - Struggling as a TOUR pro 35:47 - Proposed changes to the PGA TOUR 40:00 - Impact of changes on Korn Ferry Tour 45:50 - DP World Tour pathway to PGA TOUR 51:13 - Interest in joining the PAC? 52:38 - Michael Kim's "commissioner for a day" PGA TOUR changes

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Kyle Porter, who has gone independent with his "Normal Sport" newsletter (which you can sign up for at NormalSport.com) after twelve years of covering golf for CBS. Kyle discusses recent headline comments made by Rory McIlroy in his newsletter about the way golf is covered, examines the state of LIV Golf three years into the league's existence, and explores the future of golf content - both on the pro side, and on YouTube. The episode concludes with Kyle, Smylie and Charlie snake drafting their favorite (and least favorite) major championships from the last decade.

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they recap the PGA TOUR's lone event in Japan, the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP. Smylie and Charlie recap the excellent weeks that both Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler had in finishing top five, and what it means for their 2025 campaign on TOUR. Smylie dives deep on two key pieces of equipment for Rickie, explaining the Mini Driver trend we've seen the past year on TOUR. SK and CH wrap the episode with a letter sent from the Player Advisory Council explaining some big changes on the way in 2026 that could see a significant reduction in PGA TOUR cards.

As we look ahead to the 2025 season, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme welcome on a fellow SportsGrid teammate, Keith Stewart, to share some of the expertise he's gained as the founder of Read The Line - check out his work at readtheline.com. Keith shares the story behind his transition from green-grass PGA Professional to golf gambling expert, and provides insight into the way he researches and predicts winners - at an incredibly high rate over the past two seasons.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the action from the 2024 Shriners Children's Open, with Smylie fresh out of the Golf Channel booth! Smylie and Charlie begin by discussing the state of SK's golf game (trending!) and some New York area courses he was able to play this week while working out of Stamford, CT. We then move to JT Poston's win in Vegas, and look at some winners and losers around the Top 125 threshold needed to retain a Tour card for the 2025 season. The episode wraps with an examination of some unusually high ticket prices for the 2025 Ryder Cup, and Scottie Scheffler's College GameDay appearance. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - JT Poston Wins Shriners 05:55 - Smylie's Golf Game Update 08:05 - Piping Rock and Northeast Golf 16:49 - Maury Povich 19:53 - Shriners Open Recap 22:00 - Minimalist House Music Interlude 24:10 - Smylie's Return to Golf 27:30 - JT Poston's Season Overview 31:53 - Joel Dahmen's 15th Club Penalty 34:55 - ZOZO Championship Field 41:35 - 2023 ZOZO Championship Highlights 41:38 - 2025 Ryder Cup Ticket Prices 52:50 - Scottie Scheffler 55:00 - Did Jail Change Scottie Scheffler?! 1:00:00 - Final Thoughts 1:02:15 - Outro

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on The Smylie Show as they welcome Korn Ferry Tour analyst James Nitties back on the show! James appeared last year and put us onto Jake Knapp before the bouncer-turned-Tour-pro went on to win in his rookie season and make it to the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Our analysis of the most recent Korn Ferry Tour graduating class comes fresh on the heels of Matt McCarty winning his third career PGA TOUR start after finishing at the top of the 2024 KFT standings. James identifies the young player with the most star power in this class, who will have the Smylie Show bandwagon riding for him in 2025. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing James Nitties 00:42 - Reliving James' great call on Jake Knapp before the 2024 season 04:17 - Discussing Matt McCarty's win at the Black Desert Championship 14:12 - The best way to prepare Korn Ferry Tour graduates for the PGA TOUR 17:50 - "Koala Karl" Vilips 22:05 - The most talented player in the 2024 KFT graduating class 27:50 - Best iron player and putter 30:54 - A trio of KFT grads from the 2021 Walker Cup 40:30 - Most PGA Tour-ready players 42:34 - Discussing Harry Higgs' return to the PGA TOUR 45:38 - Discussing Isaiah Salinda a year after breaking onto the scene at 2023 Shriners 57:10 - Final Thoughts and Sign Off

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme check in for a rare late-night live show following the conclusion of the Black Desert Championship! Smylie is fresh off a Baton Rouge trip with his family to watch his alma mater, LSU, win an overtime thriller against Ole Miss, and Charlie is back at home (and out of the dreaded hospital chair) after the arrival of his daughter. SK and CH catch up on the latest headline stories in the golf world, talk some football, and preview some exciting content on deck the next few weeks. - Recap the weekend in golf with insights from the Black Desert Championship. - Smylie discusses his recent trip to Baton Rouge and the LSU game. - Charlie shares his experience adjusting to life after the arrival of his daughter. - Close the show with a preview of upcoming golf content and stories. Like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights and join the conversation with your thoughts on the latest in the golf world! #golfpodcast #golftrip #pgachampionship #memorial #justinthomas #scottiescheffler #golf #progolf #pgatour #dpworldtour #lsufootball #collegefootball CHAPTERS: 01:23 - LSU vs Ole Miss Recap 09:29 - UNC vs Georgia Tech Recap 12:02 - Matt McCarty Wins Black Desert Championship 15:34 - PGA Tour Fall Series Handling 19:59 - KFT Graduates and PGA Tour Starts 27:10 - Mailbag 28:30 - Criticisms of Short Field Events 31:10 - Charlie’s Whiteboard Fixes 33:07 - Future Venue Selection in Golf 36:05 - Resort Courses on PGA Tour 39:35 - New TV Changes in Golf 41:12 - Fridays with Smylie 44:15 - Rolling Leaderboards in Golf 51:17 - Rory McIlroy on Media 53:26 - Role of Media in Golf 1:05:55 - News & Notes 1:10:10 - Sleep Deprivation

On this episode of The Smylie Show, 13x PGA Tour winner Jason Day joins Smylie Kaufman as they discuss his remarkable golf journey, marked by resilience and a relentless pursuit of excellence. - Jason's early life challenges, overcoming trauma, and his journey to the PGA Tour. - Golf upbringing in Australia - On-course fashion - Swing changes - The current state of Jason's game and his plans for the future - Delve into Jason's intense training history, battling injuries, and balancing family life with his wife Ellie and their five children. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights! #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #smyliekaufman #smylieshow #jasonday CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Fashion 03:58 - Jason Day’s Early Life 08:18 - Time at the Golf Academy 12:05 - Golf Australia National Squad 18:10 - Training & Reaching goals 20:00 - Focus of his early career 26:59 - Meeting His Wife 27:10 - Parenting and Career Impact 34:18 - Swing Journey 39:38 - Trusting the Process 43:47 - Understanding Release Patterns 44:02 - Swing Changes 47:30 - Ownership of Your Game 50:25 - Avoiding Old Habits 53:23 - Struggles with Specific Shots 55:30 - Visualizing Shots 56:35 - 2014 WGC Match Play vs. Victor Dubuisson 59:30 - Like and Subscribe

Join us for another episode of The Smylie Show as we kick things off with co-host Charlie Hulme, who shares the heartwarming news of becoming a proud girl dad while joining the podcast from a hospital room. The conversation shifts to the much-anticipated chat with Canadian golf stars and recent International Team members, Corey Conners & Taylor Pendrith, as they talk about their Presidents Cup experiences and reflect on their respective journeys from Canada to the PGA Tour. They also dive into their days at Kent State University, current states of their golf games, and more! 🔹 Recap the weekend in golf 🔹 College Stories 🔹 Presidents Cup experiences 🔹 Unique golf journeys Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #presidentscup #progolf #swingtips CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Charlie is a girl dad!! 07:29 - Sanderson Farms Championship 15:22 - Tyrrell Hatton wins the Dunhill Links 20:45 - COREY CONNERS 22:40 - Kent State Golf Pipeline 24:15 - Canadian Junior Golf Development 28:27 - Improving Golf Game 36:38 - Presidents Cup Team Selection 38:45 - Favorite Moments from Presidents Cup 41:13 - Recovery Time After Presidents Cup 45:50 - TAYLOR PENDRITH 50:13 - Journey to Golf Success 52:30 - Path to the PGA Tour 57:16 - Taylor’s Putting Improvements 1:02:15 - Playing Well with Mike Weir 1:03:48 - Most Memorable Day of Golf 1:05:35 - Playing with Adam Scott 1:08:27 - Balancing Fatherhood and Golf 1:09:27 - Who Won between Corey and Taylor? 1:10:14 - Like & Subscribe

Kevin Kisner & Willy Wilcox Presidents Cup Recap + Ways You Can Help Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on another episode of The Smylie Show! This week, they discuss the massive impact of Hurricane Helene on the Southeast U.S. and share ways you can help, before welcoming two of golf's most entertaining figures on the show. They're first joined by 4x PGA TOUR winner and Presidents Cup assistant captain Kevin Kisner, who discusses his first year broadcasting golf and recounts some USA team room highlights from Montreal. PGA TOUR pro-turned-caddie Willy Wilcox joins next to discuss his experience on the other side of the Presidents Cup, as he carries for Sungjae Im. Willy reflects on his journey from player to caddie, and details some of the International player reactions to decisions made by captain Mike Weir. HURRICANE HELENE & HOW YOU CAN HELP: - The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: https://cfwnc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate - Operation Airdrop: https://www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene - Manna Food Bank: https://www.mannafoodbank.org/ - BeLoved Asheville: https://belovedasheville.com/ - Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/nam/ - Blue Ridge Public Radio - Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene: https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene - Carolina's Guide donation links: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAef9EZJpjR/?img_index=1 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights! #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #golfswing #pgatourpodcast #smyliekaufman #smylieshow CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Dunhill Links Championship 02:50 - Korn Ferry Tour Championship 04:40 - Preview of Today's Show 05:50 - Hurricane Helene 12:01 - Kevin Kisner intro 17:00 - Kevin Kisner's Broadcasting Experience 19:58 - Changes for Tour Championship 24:37 - Jim Furyk as Captain 28:33 - Saturday Afternoon Pairings 30:55 - Max Homa's Hole Out 31:50 - Presidents Cup Format Change 33:18 - Sunday Morning Insights 34:40 - Team Room Celebration 36:56 - Willy Wilcox 40:40 - Transition to Caddying 43:38 - Willy's First "Oh No" Moment 45:34 - Presidents Cup Experience 47:30 - Team Room Atmosphere 53:10 - Presidents Cup After Party 57:55 - Korn Ferry Tour Championship Recap 59:50 - Outro

The 2024 Presidents Cup is officially in the books, and Team USA comes away victorious for the 13th time in 15 tries, notching the largest margin of victory ever for an away team in the competition. In addition to the Sunday Singles action, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme take a big picture look at the week in Montreal, grading all twelve players on each team and their captains, and discussing some of the extracurriculars that Tom Kim brought up in his Saturday press conference. SK and CH close the episode with a look ahead to the 2025 Ryder Cup, making some predictions as to which Americans on this Presidents Cup team will make it to Bethpage, and which ones will miss out.

After back-to-back stunning 5-0 sweeps on Thursday and Friday, the fireworks were more subdued on Saturday at the 2024 Presidents Cup, as Team USA won both sessions by a score of 3-1 to carry a four-point lead over the International side into Sunday singles matches. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all of Saturday's action, discuss some interesting post-round quotes from Tom Kim, and react to the release of the singles matchups that will decide who takes the Cup home from Royal Montreal.

We are two days into the 2024 Presidents Cup, and history has been made. A day removed from a 5-0 USA sweep of the fourball session, the International side responded with their own stunning 5-0 foursomes sweep, leveling the score as we set up for a thrilling weekend at Royal Montreal. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss Friday's energetic atmosphere, the lopsided nature of numerous International wins - including the 7&6 scoreline of the Matsuyama/Im vs Schauffele/Cantlay match that Smylie was covering, and react to the release of pairings for the first session on Saturday morning.