265: Graeme McDowell: Medinah Ryder Cup Stories + Would Rory Accept Player-Captain Role in 2027?
On this episode of The Smylie Show, host Smylie Kaufman is joined by three-time Ryder Cup winner and 2010 U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell.
Smylie and Graeme begin by turning the clock way back to Graeme's college days, where he played for Smylie's grandfather Alan at UAB - and joined many Kaufman family holiday dinners in the process!
Graeme then details his experience playing in four Ryder Cups, including the famous European comeback win at Medinah in 2012. He tells some great stories about his partnership with Rory McIlroy, including whether Rory would assume a playing captaincy role with the Ryder Cup headed to Ireland in 2027.
Tune into the channel next week for wall-to-wall #RyderCup coverage! #Bethpage
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro and Disclaimer
03:00 - Graeme McDowell joins the show
04:00 - UAB and the Kaufman family connection
17:30 - Keegan Bradley's captaincy
25:30 - Ryder Cup experiences & stories
59:39 - Predictions for Bethpage
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264: Ryder Cup Tune-Ups for USA 🇺🇸 & Europe 🇪🇺 + Jackson Koivun Interview
Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for full recaps of the Procore Championship and BMW PGA Championship, diving into Ryder Cup tune-ups, team prep, and standout performances. Then, Smylie sits down with Auburn star Jackson Koivun, fresh off the Walker Cup and another stellar PGA TOUR showing. They talk Auburn, Walker Cup memories, what it’s like competing at the highest level, and what’s next for Koivun.
Stay tuned for more golf insight!
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro & Welcome Back
0:50 – Procore Championship Recap
11:50 – Ryder Cup Team Vibes & Prep
17:45 – European Prep & VR Training
24:10 – BMW PGA Championship Recap
44:15 – Ryder Cup Player-by-Player Notes
49:30 – Jackson Koivun Joins the Show
50:00 – Walker Cup Reflections at Cypress Point
52:00 – Team USA Bond
55:00 – Auburn Life & PGA TOUR Experience
58:00 – Charles Barkley’s Question for Jackson
1:03:00 – Competing with JT & Jordan Spieth
1:06:30 – Goals Before Turning Pro
1:09:00 – Football Talk & Sign-Off
#golf #scottiescheffler #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #walkercup #jacksonkoivun #cypresspoint
Check out the Johnnie Walker "Spirit of the Cup" program here: https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-us/keep-walking/clubhouse
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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 #cypresspoint
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
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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