The Smylie Show

Gil Hanse joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for a deep dive on Aronimink Golf Club ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship, which begins May 14 at Donald Ross’s restored Philadelphia-area classic. Hanse explains what makes Aronimink so unique among Ross designs, from its clusters of small bunkers to its bold green complexes, and how his restoration work with Jim Wagner brought the course closer to its original 1920s character.
The crew also discusses tree removal, Philadelphia golf architecture, Cobbs Creek, the 2018 BMW Championship won by Keegan Bradley, and why firm greens, thick rough, and wind could make Aronimink a serious test for the best players in the world. The 2026 PGA Championship is scheduled for May 14–17 at Aronimink.
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00:00 Gil Hanse joins to preview Aronimink
01:20 What Donald Ross did differently at Aronimink
04:49 Restoring the course’s original bunker character
07:33 Why tree removal changed the look of Aronimink
10:26 Cobbs Creek and Philadelphia golf architecture
13:43 How Aronimink played in the 2018 BMW Championship
14:56 What could make Aronimink tough for the PGA Championship
17:18 Gil Hanse makes his PGA Championship pick
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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap Kristoffer Reitan's first win on the PGA Tour at the Truist Championship, Rickie Fowler’s Sunday run and recent form, Quail Hollow’s crispy greens, plus - over/under score predictions for their Monday round at Trout National.
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Keegan Bradley joins Smylie Kaufman for a deep dive into his 2026 season, the Ryder Cup, and the adjustments that have helped him trend back into form. From separating “player vs. captain” mindset to overhauling his chipping technique, Keegan shares detailed insight into what’s changed in his game and why he believes elite short game is non-negotiable at the top level.
Then, with exclusive flyover footage, Keegan walks hole-by-hole through Aronimink Golf Club—site of the upcoming PGA Championship and where he won in 2018. The trio breaks down strategy on every hole, key scoring stretches, and why precision iron play and short game will ultimately decide the championship.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Keegan Bradley Joins TSS
02:10 ’25 & ’26 Seasons + Ryder Cup
05:00 St. John’s & Early Career
09:10 Breakthrough + Srixon Deal
14:30 Srixon Z-STAR Diamond
16:00 Chipping Overhaul
20:05 Cleveland RTZ Wedges
22:45 Aronimink Preview
23:13 Hole 1
24:20 Hole 2
26:30 Hole 3
27:50 Hole 4
29:03 Hole 5
30:09 Hole 6
31:10 Hole 7
35:20 Hole 8
38:50 Hole 9
40:53 Hole 10
42:10 Hole 11
44:10 Hole 12
45:30 Hole 13
47:18 Hole 14
48:30 Hole 15
50:00 Hole 16
51:45 Hole 17
53:00 Hole 18
55:40 Favorite Srixon/Cleveland Clubs?
01:00:00 Final Questions/Wrap-Up
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Cam Young continues his breakout season with another dominant win, solidifying himself among the game’s elite alongside Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Matt Fitzpatrick. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down what’s fueling Young’s rise, how the Cadillac Championship played at Doral, and the bigger questions surrounding PGA TOUR signature events moving forward.
Then, The Athletic’s Brody Miller joins for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving LIV Golf situation — from funding uncertainty to what a restructured league could look like, and what it means for players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. A must-listen conversation on where the professional game could be heading next.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro – Rooftop chaos & show preview
02:30 Cam Young’s dominant win at Doral
05:30 Cadillac Championship conditions & fan turnout
08:00 Signature events debate (field size, scheduling)
11:00 Cam Young’s stats, putting & mental breakthrough
14:30 Fitzpatrick vs Cam Young – rise to elite tier
17:30 PGA Championship preview w/ Keegan Bradley insights
20:00 Adam Scott resurgence & Cam Young rules moment
23:30 Interview begins – Brody Miller joins
30:00 LIV Golf turning point: peak leverage to collapse
38:00 LIV business model, funding & future structure
48:00 What happens to Rahm, Bryson & player contracts
57:00 Final thoughts – what LIV could become next
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Parker McLachlin — PGA TOUR winner and otherwise known as the Short Game Chef — joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for a deep dive on the wedge game: setup, bounce, grind, arc height, Flight Lines, and why there is no single “correct” way to chip. 
Parker also shares how Paul Azinger helped rebuild his game, what amateurs misunderstand about wedge setup, and why turf conditions should influence the wedges in your bag.
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Chapters:
00:00 Parker McLachlin joins from China

03:29 Parker’s short game philosophy

04:11 How Paul Azinger helped rebuild Parker’s game

06:18 Chipping into Bermuda grain

07:19 Arc height and Keith Mitchell’s elite short game

09:22 The short game debate

10:13 Setup keys: spine angle, shoulders, eye line

13:07 Why there isn’t one “right” way to chip

14:06 How foot position changes short game shots

17:22 Why old-school wedges had so much bounce

22:47 How turf conditions change wedge setup

24:27 How Tour players adjust wedges by course

26:21 Parker’s drill for better chipping

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