The Smylie Show

Wyndham Clark is a two-time U.S. Open champion.
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the final round from Shinnecock Hills, where Clark survived a chaotic Sunday, a charging Sam Burns, a final pairing with Scottie Scheffler, and a hostile New York crowd to claim his second major championship.
Smylie was inside the ropes with the final group all day and breaks down the shots that decided the championship: Scottie’s slow start, Wyndham’s short-game saves, the massive birdie at 16, Sam Burns’ near-misses on 17 and 18, and how Shinnecock Hills played across four demanding rounds.
The guys also debate the course setup, fan behavior toward Wyndham Clark, what this win means for his legacy, the leaderboard names who made a jump, and Rory McIlroy skipping the Travelers.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome from Shinnecock
01:55 Smylie inside the final group
06:09 Scottie’s Sunday start
10:47 Wyndham’s early battle
13:18 The key moment at No. 5
19:00 Wyndham and Scottie at 10
20:40 Why No. 11 is elite
23:27 Sam Burns makes his charge
27:46 Wyndham’s huge break at 16
29:07 Did Shinnecock get the setup right?
36:03 Fan treatment of Wyndham Clark
50:01 Leaderboard quick hitters
57:11 Rory skips Travelers
01:03:40 Final thoughts from U.S. Open week
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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are on-site at 18th green at Shinnecock Hills - with the historic clubhouse as a backdrop - to recap Round 3 of the U.S. Open, where Wyndham Clark built a commanding six-shot lead heading into Sunday.
The two break down Wyndham’s clutch putting, his massive eagle on 16, and how the wind and course setup shaped Moving Day at Shinnecock. Smylie and Charlie also discuss the blockbuster final group pairing alongside Scottie Scheffler, and what Scottie needs to do in order to mount a comeback and win a career Grand Slam.
Plus, TSS producer Jaxon Brown joins from behind the camera with boots-on-the-ground thoughts on Theegala/Burns group, spectator vibes, and the best shots he saw Saturday.
And stay tuned for our full recap tomorrow night from the 126th U.S. Open!
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome from 18 green at Shinnecock
02:19 Wyndham’s clutch putting clinic
04:36 The eagle shot that may define the tournament
06:24 Wind, firmness, and Shinnecock’s brutal setup
08:26 Sunday pressure: Wyndham vs. Scottie
11:34 Did Wyndham benefit from the draw?
12:55 Scottie’s Grand Slam chase, birthday & Father’s Day
14:16 Jaxon joins from behind the camera
15:15 Sahith Theegala and Sam Burns’ boring-good golf
16:14 On-site crowd vibes at Shinnecock
17:41 Wire-to-wire U.S. Open trivia
20:21 SK Fit Check: Keith Mitchell vs. Justin Thomas
21:31 Final predictions for Sunday
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From the bleachers at the 16th green, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme rehash the second day of play at Shinnecock Hills - with a leading score of 7-under halfway through the U.S. Open.
Was the setup too easy? Will it get harder this weekend? We read some differences of opinion on that topic from several players near the top of the leaderboard, plus Smylie's thoughts on the Saturday and Sunday setup.
Plus - we discuss Joaquin Niemann's two-shot penalty for throwing a sand wedge + missed cuts for Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.
Check out our conversation with tournament leader Wyndham Clark on Monday: https://youtu.be/vkSIcRM1U0I
And stay tuned for weekend recaps at the 126th U.S. Open!
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Day 2 Complete at Shinnecock
1:01 T-Mobile Range Cast Trivia
2:22 Joaquin Niemann's Wild Penalty & Recovery
5:04 Will the USGA Firm Up Shinnecock?
7:35 Is This Playing More Like an Open Championship?
9:53 Matt Fitzpatrick's Ridiculous Short Game
11:14 Wyndham Clark Takes Command
14:18 Xander Schauffele Looming
15:33 Smylie's Inside-the-Ropes Scottie Story
17:58 The Great Hot Dog Debate
20:10 Rahm, Bryson & Major Missed Cuts
22:27 Weekend Predictions at Shinnecock
#USOPEN #Shinnecock #wyndhamclark #scottiescheffler #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

Fresh off a shot out of the fescue on the 9th hole at Shinnecock Hills, Smylie Kaufman pops into the first hole bleachers to recap Thursday at the U.S. Open alongside Charlie Hulme.
Weather was the biggest factor in round one - in the form of a two-hour fog delay, and afternoon wind being less severe than expected. Wyndham Clark raced out to a four-shot lead on the strength of exceptional approach play and putting - something he discussed on the show earlier this week: https://youtu.be/vkSIcRM1U0I
The guys discuss why the Shinnecock setup erred so far on the side of caution, and how much room the USGA has to push the course as we look ahead to the weekend.
Stay tuned for more daily recaps from the 126th U.S. Open!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro + T-Mobile at Shinnecock
03:04 Did the USGA get the setup right?
06:03 Why putting mattered more than expected
10:17 Wyndham Clark's dominant opening round
12:18 AM vs PM wave advantage discussion
13:14 Rory, Scottie & key Day 1 storylines
14:28 Keith Mitchell's wild 41–29 round
15:23 Ludvig Åberg's putting turnaround
17:40 Final thoughts + Day 2 outlook
#golf #usopen #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfchannel #shinnecock #WyndhamClark

The guys are on site for another major championship - broadcasting from the T-Mobile Benefits Hub on the 1st hole at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club!
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin with a full breakdown of the current course conditions, and how the setup has changed since the last time Shinnecock hosted the U.S. Open in 2018.
Wyndham Clark then joins the show to discuss his current form, some key swing and gear changes he's made this year, and whether Smylie's hot dog condiments are acceptable or bizarre.
Smylie and Charlie close the show by profiling some of the favorites in the field, and making their picks to win.
Join us all week long for coverage presented by T-Mobile, the Official 5G Network Partner of the USGA!
CHAPTERS:
0:00 — Hot Dog Controversy at Shinnecock 🌭
4:01 — T-Mobile & U.S. Open Week at Shinnecock
8:05 — How Shinnecock Hills Will Play
11:24 — Wind, Green Speeds & USGA Setup Concerns
16:16 — Surviving the Fescue & Missing Fairways
19:25 — Building the Winning U.S. Open Player Profile
28:02 — Wyndham Clark Joins the Show
30:36 — Why Shinnecock Is Such a Brutal Test
32:30 — Wyndham's Swing Changes & Recent Form
35:02 — Putter Experiments, Equipment & Confidence
39:10 — Comparing Himself to His 2023 U.S. Open Victory
42:21 — The Mental Challenges of Professional Golf
43:46 — Wyndham Weighs In on the Hot Dog Debate
46:39 — Scottie Scheffler's Grand Slam Opportunity
54:42 — Rory McIlroy's Chances at Shinnecock
1:02:30 — Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed & Other Contenders
1:09:45 — Final Picks, Winning Score & Bold Predictions
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