239: Is Aldrich Potgieter the future of golf? 🚀 + Scott Fawcett of DECADE on better golf strategy
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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1:21:46
238: Collin Morikawa's Reporter Exchange + Who is IN or OUT for the Ryder Cup?? 🏆
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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1:01:39
237: Should Keegan Bradley play in the Ryder Cup? 🏆 + James Colgan on new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp
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!
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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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57:54
236: Broadcasting the U.S. Open 🏆 with Kevin Kisner and Dan Hicks
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!
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#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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1:11:01
235: JJ Spaun's Major Breakthrough 🏆 U.S. Open Champion At Oakmont On Father's Day
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
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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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