263: Charles Barkley On Ryder Cup Trash Talk + Rory’s Bulletin Board Material
This week on The Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman sits down with NBA & broadcasting legend Charles Barkley for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from the future of Inside the NBA to the environment he'd create at Bethpage if he was USA's captain.
Their shared home state of Alabama leads to Chuck's honest thoughts on NIL, the transfer portal, and the future of his Auburn Tigers and college sports at large. He also opens up about 25+ years on Inside the NBA, the chemistry with Ernie, Kenny & Shaq, and what their move to ESPN has entailed thus far.
Of course, there’s plenty of golf talk too — Charles shares stories about playing Augusta with Peyton Manning, teeing it up with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, overcoming the yips with Stan Utley, and his Ryder Cup predictions for Team USA vs. Europe at Bethpage.
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Chapters:
00:00 Growing up in Leeds & choosing Auburn
06:00 NIL, transfer portal & college sports
15:00 25+ years of Inside the NBA
30:00 Golf, Augusta, Tiger & Phil stories
50:00 Overcoming the yips with Stan Utley
1:00:00 Ryder Cup preview & predictions
#CharlesBarkley #TheSmylieShow #GolfPodcast #NBA #RyderCup #SmylieKaufman #NBA
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262: Rory’s Irish Triumph + Cypress Point Walker Cup Recap
Charlie Hulme joins Smylie Kaufman live from Cypress Point as the Walker Cup closing ceremony echoes across the first fairway following a dominant American singles performance on Sunday afternoon.
Smylie and Charlie discuss the brilliance of Cypress this week and the Walker Cup venues to come, while also recapping a massive playoff victory for Rory McIlroy at the K Club a year after heartbreak at Royal County Down.
SK and CH look at the respective fields for the BMW PGA and Procore Championships, and what they’ll be looking for as both the European and American sides play their final tournament tune-up before the Ryder Cup.
Chapters
02:54 Cypress Point Experience
05:44 Rory McIlroy's Irish Open Victory
08:31 The Future of National Opens
11:23 Ryder Cup Preparations
14:11 Walker Cup Highlights
17:01 Emerging Talents in Golf
19:57 The Impact of Team Dynamics
22:52 Future Venues for the Walker Cup
25:47 The Evolution of Golf Competitions
31:30 The Role of National Opens in Golf
37:00 The Influence of Team Dynamics
40:10 The Future of Golf Competitions
43:20 Reflections on the Walker Cup
49:00 The Evolution of Golf Venues
55:00 Closing Reflections and Future Outlook
#golf #rorymcilroy #irishopen #walkercup #jacksonkoivun #cypresspointÂ
Check out the Johnnie Walker "Spirit of the Cup" program here: https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-us/keep-walking/clubhouse
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261: Cypress Point Walker Cup Course Preview + Reacting To Europe's Ryder Cup Captain's Picks
Today's ep of the Smylie Show is a "Cup" Double Feature - beginning with some Cypress Point course notes and observations from Charlie Hulme fresh off a Monday look at the course ahead of the 50th Walker Cup. Smylie and Charlie run through some club history and design notes before examining several of Cypress' holes that could be pivotal in match play, concluding with score predictions for USA and GB&I.
SK and CH then shift gears, reacting to Luke Donald's captain's picks on Monday that rounded out his Team Europe Ryder Cup side. Despite those six largely being a foregone conclusion, Smylie and Charlie discuss potential pairings and some European foursomes pairs with impeccable match play records.
00:00 Golf Heaven at Pebble Beach
02:16 Walker Cup Excitement and Course Preview
05:30 Match Play Dynamics at Cypress Point
09:25 Cypress Point's Unique Design and History
13:10 The Challenge of the 16th Hole
17:10 The Walker Cup Format and Team Dynamics
28:34 Final Predictions for the Walker Cup
30:37 Navigating the Course: Strategy and Decision Making
33:00 Johnnie Walker: "The Spirit of the Cup"
36:20 Captain's Picks: Analyzing Team Selections
40:35 Debating the Captain's Picks: Merit vs. Competition
43:02 Experience Matters: The European Team's Edge
47:25 Pairing Strategies: Foursomes and Fourball
51:26 Final Thoughts
Check out the Johnnie Walker "Spirit of the Cup" program here: https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-us/keep-walking/clubhouse
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260: Michael La Sasso: Previewing the Walker Cup at Cypress Point + Winning a National Championship
We have officially reached the week of the 50th Walker Cup - at an iconic venue this year in Cypress Point - and our previews begin with a member of Team USA, Michael La Sasso!
Smylie retraces Michael’s journey in junior golf, where he honed his game in North Carolina while growing a social following thanks to a unique swing and incredibly short inseams 😂 We then follow Michael’s journey to Ole Miss, a D1 individual national championship, and a berth on a Walker Cup team at one of the greatest courses in golf.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Michael La Sasso
5:10 - Walker Cup Week ExcitementÂ
10:20 - Michael's College JourneyÂ
15:30 - Golf Drills and TrainingÂ
20:40 - Social Media and GolfÂ
25:50 - The NCAA Championship ExperienceÂ
31:00 - Walker Cup PreviewÂ
36:10 - Golfing at Cypress PointÂ
41:20 - Signing with Breezy GolfÂ
46:30 - Future Plans and AspirationsÂ
51:40 - Closing Thoughts
#golf #pgatour #goodgood #olemiss #MichaelLaSasso #golfhighlights #rydercupusa #keeganbradley #teamusa #golfhighlights #smylieshow #smylie #fedexcup #rydercup
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259: Team USA Ryder Cup Captain's Picks Reaction: Keegan's Decision + Potential Pairings
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Wednesday's announcement of Team USA Ryder Cup captain's picks, starting with the stunning decision made by Keegan Bradley to not pick himself as a playing captain. Smylie and Charlie discuss why Keegan opted to go with Collin Morikawa instead of himself, and whether Rory McIlroy and other Europeans were playing mind games in the lead-up to Keegan's decision.
SK and CH also dive into potential pairings, and who they would roll out for the Friday foursomes session which will kick off the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Team Apparel Banter
03:09 Keegan Bradley's Captain's Picks Discussion
06:00 Analyzing the Team Composition and Rookies
09:09 Keegan's Decision Not to Play
11:57 The Dynamics of Team Selection
12:52 Press Conference Insights and Data Analysis
15:24 Ryder Cup Format and Strategy
18:15 Pairing Players for the Ryder Cup
21:26 Final Thoughts on Team Dynamics
28:32 Equipment and Pairing Strategies for Bryson
31:25 Exploring Team Dynamics and Player Compatibility
33:51 Experience vs. Form: Crafting the Best Lineup
38:10 Identifying Key Players for Five Sessions
47:20 Setting the Tone: Importance of the First Day
#AHEADpartner #golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #rydercupusa #keeganbradley #teamusa #golfhighlights #smylieshow #smylie #fedexcup #rydercupÂ
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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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