The Smylie Show

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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LIV Golf has postponed its New Orleans event, adding uncertainty to the league’s schedule during a critical stretch of the season. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the timing of the decision, the reported financial and logistical factors behind it, and what a potential move to the fall could look like.
They also examine the ripple effects on players — including the extended gap between events, preparation for major championships, Jon Rahm’s DP World Tour situation, and what this could signal about the league’s direction moving forward.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 LIV New Orleans event postponed
01:43 Why the timing raises questions
03:00 LIV’s new summer schedule gap
03:54 What this means for Rahm and Bryson
05:10 Jon Rahm’s DP World Tour decision
07:08 PGA TOUR return pathways
09:48 Scott O’Neil’s “business as usual” message
11:15 Why this matters for the majors
12:52 LIV players exploring options
14:08 Young LIV players and career momentum
16:11 Different player situations inside LIV
17:27 What to watch for
#golf #pgatour #livgolf #smylieshow #brysondechambeau #jonrahm #smyliekaufman

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
#golf #fitzpatrick #zurich #golfrecap #golfhighlights #smylieshow #smyliekaufman

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
#golf #pgatour #keithmitchell #smylieshow #golfrecap #golfhighlights