The Smylie Show

In this episode of The Smylie Show, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down one of the most unique weeks on the PGA TOUR, starting with the Fitzpatrick brothers’ emotional breakthrough win at the Zurich Classic. What does this victory mean for Matt’s incredible run of form, and how does it reshape Alex’s career moving forward?
From there, the discussion expands into a bigger-picture look at the TOUR itself — including whether the Zurich team format is still working, and why ideas like 36-hole match play could bring new life to the event.
The guys also take a deep dive into the current PGA TOUR schedule, unpacking the growing divide between signature events and the rest of the field, how it’s impacting player participation, and whether the system is truly sustainable.
Plus:
- Jim Furyk named U.S. Ryder Cup captain — what his leadership means for the team
- A look at Ryder Cup strategy, team dynamics, and Europe’s recent dominance
- Rising amateur star Jackson Koivun’s trajectory
- And Nelly Korda’s dominant Chevron Championship victory
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 “Smylie’s Army” Stories + Return In 2027?
8:02 Fitzpatrick Brothers Victory Breakdown
13:15 Matt’s Clutch Play & Current Form
18:25 Zurich Format + Match Play Idea
23:28 PGA Tour Schedule
29:09 Signature Events vs Player Opportunities
34:31 LIV Influence on PGA Tour Economics
40:52 Jim Furyk Named Team USA Ryder Cup Captain
46:00 Ryder Cup Strategy + Team Dynamics
56:30 Jackson Koivun’s Amateur Dominance + Smylie’s HOT TAKE 🔥
1:05:06 Nelly Korda Wins Chevron Championship
1:21:00 Final Thoughts + Wrap-Up
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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme welcome Keith Mitchell to the show for a conversation covering everything from a deep dive into all the different ways TOUR pros pitch the ball, to the beginnings of Keith’s now-iconic “Cashmere” styling patterned after 1970s Arnold Palmer.
Keith delves into the way technology like TrackMan has completely changed fitting, preparation and practice - plus, the guys chat about Keith’s putter collection and affinity for fine dining.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro + Zurich Classic Invite Story
01:07 Junior Golf Memories + Early Days Together
03:17 Favorite Courses + The Honors Club Stories
06:13 Bucket List Golf Trips (Shinnecock, National, Muirfield)
10:58 Short Game Philosophy + Parker McLachlin Influence
14:49 There’s No “One Way” to Chip
17:21 Best Short Game Players on Tour (Dufner, Phil, P Reed)
19:12 Shot Selection + Margin for Error Explained
23:36 What Pros Do Differently (Gym + TrackMan)
28:18 “Cashmere” Origin Story
33:12 Building the Look + Style Evolution
39:03 Putter Collection + Tinkering Habits
43:01 Putter Changes + Left-Hand Low Switch
45:45 Keith’s Favorite New Orleans Restaurants
49:08 Policy Board Work on a Changing TOUR
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With the first major of 2026 in the books, there was no slowing down the golf news cycle - a PGA TOUR signature event, some wild reporting about the long-term existence of LIV Golf, and a potential Smylie comeback?? (Watch more on that here: https://youtu.be/jAWJYvOg1F4)
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss all the news of the week, starting with Matt Fitzpatrick's playoff win over Scottie Scheffler, and followed by an in-depth discussion about reports on LIV's imminent closure, why the PIF has changed its investment strategy, and what the future could look like for players in the league.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro / Smylie’s Zurich Classic Invite
3:58 Matt Fitzpatrick Wins the RBC Heritage
8:22 How Harbor Town Tests Players
12:36 Scottie Scheffler’s Form + Ludvig Åberg
16:24 Signature Event Field, Brooks as Alternate
18:31 LIV Golf: What Happened This Week
25:54 Why the PIF May Be Pulling Back
42:09 What Happens Next for LIV Players?
49:59 Can LIV Survive in a Smaller Form?
1:03:31 Was LIV Ultimately Good for Pro Golf?
#golf #pgatour #rbcheritage #hiltonhead #golfhighlights #golfrecap #LIV #jonrahm #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

Spoiler alert ... he is not.
But instead of imagining what it would be like if he did, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Ryan Gerard to break down the sequence of events that led to Ryan texting Smylie a "soft invite" to play with him in the Zurich Classic, plus - what the week would have looked like if Ryan and Smylie played together.
And we close with a tantalizing possibility ... could we see a Gerard/Kaufman pairing at the 2027 Zurich Classic???
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro + Smylie Gets Invited to Zurich Classic
0:45 How Ryan Gerard Picked Smylie
3:24 Smylie’s Reaction + Social Media Buzz
5:11 What Would the Week Look Like?
11:06 Charlie on the Bag?
14:03 Hypothetical: What If They Won?
17:10 Mixtape: What Could’ve Been
22:06 Smylie Almost Said Yes
23:02 The Deal: Zurich Classic Next Year
#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #zurichclassic #golfhighlights #golfrecap

The first major of 2026 is officially in the books, and after a long wait culminating in a 2025 win, Rory McIlroy becomes the first Masters champion to repeat since Tiger Woods.
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the storyline of the day, from Rory's early stumbles and surges by Cam Young, Justin Rose, and Scottie Scheffler, to the crucial shots Rory needed to hit to retake the lead and win his sixth major.
Smylie and Charlie discuss Rory's place amongst the greats in the history of golf + bring in Jaxon and Brian to discuss the experience of Masters week for the entire show.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:12 Rory McIlroy Goes Back-to-Back
05:20 Sunday Chaos Unfolds
10:40 Cameron Young Front Nine Turning Point
16:10 Justin Rose In Control Early
21:30 Rory’s Shot of the Day (Hole 12)
27:00 Scottie Scheffler Charges Into Contention
32:40 Scheffler’s Costly Mistakes (13 & 15)
38:20 Closing Stretch Drama (16–18)
44:00 Rory Survives & Wins
49:30 Collin Morikawa Breakdown
54:30 Other Standouts & Takeaways
59:30 Legacy Talk + Final Thoughts
#Masters #Augusta #smylieshow #golf #smyliekaufman #pgatour #RoryMcilroy #Rory #scottiescheffler