215: Novak & Griffin Notch First TOUR Win + New TOUR Championship Format?
We recap another eventful week in the game of golf on The Smylie Show, with two new TOUR winners emerging from the only team event of the year, an interesting decision for a 17-year-old phenom on the Korn Ferry Tour, and comments from Scottie Scheffler and Adam Scott on changes to the TOUR Championship competitive structure that could go into place as early as this season.
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin by discussing the state of their respective games with SK headed into a busy week featuring a pro-am, a golf trip to a top-100 destination, and a member-member tournament. They then recap all the action from the Zurich Classic, with a well-deserved breakthrough for Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin and a discussion about potential Ryder Cup implications. Smylie and Charlie mull over the decision Blades Brown has to make after a crucial T2 in his most recent start, and discuss reports that the PGA TOUR playoff format could potentially feature match play.
Charlie then welcomes Brynn Walker Collins on the show to recap a wild finish at the Chevron Championship given her experience on the LPGA, and discuss notable performances by both Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson.
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214: Mike Tirico Interview: Calling Rory's Grand Slam, Ryder Cup 2025 & more!
Smylie Kaufman is joined by the legendary Mike Tirico to discuss his adventures in sports broadcasting, beginning with his epic call of the putt that cemented Rory McIlroy's Grand Slam for SiriusXM Masters Radio.
Mike and Smylie discuss the historical context of the 2025 Masters, what makes the Ryder Cup one of the best events in golf, and the many, many other roles Mike performs in sports media - including a Kentucky Derby that is just weeks away, and his upcoming work with the NBA as NBC regains rights to the league next season.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Mike Tirico's call of Rory's putt to win the Masters
04:35 - Preparing for a Rory win call
07:23 - Rory's pursuit if the Grand Slam
10:57 - Historical context for the 2025 Masters
18:00 - Rory's focus on Sunday at the Masters
22:45 - House of Atlas
23:55 - Discussing the media's relationship with Tour pros
34:50 - The Today Show
38:41 - Broadcasting horse racing
41:27 - Calling winners at the Kentucky Derby
44:49 - Early Ryder Cup 2025 thoughts
51:17 - Episode Wrap-Up
Justin Thomas is back in the winner’s circle! 🏆 Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap the RBC Heritage, breaking down Justin Thomas' first victory since the 2022 PGA Championship and what it means moving forward. They also discuss Andrew Novak's runner-up finish, highlight the key stats and strategies that defined the tournament, and share insights into putting improvements and caddy dynamics.
Here’s what you’ll find in this episode:
- Justin Thomas' return to form and his emotional win 🏌️♂️
- Andrew Novak’s standout performance and his journey on the PGA Tour
- The impact of putting changes and Xander Schauffele’s advice to JT
- Thoughts on course rankings, signature events, and slow play
- A look ahead
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Smylie Swing Update
11:12 - RIP Jay Sigel
14:30 - Justin Thomas
22:00 - Andrew Novak
28:16 - Ahead: Expert Team insights
29:06 - Joe Greiner
35:54 - Xander Schauffele’s putting advice
38:43 - Putting coaches
47:06 - Corales Punta Cana Championship recap
53:52 - House of Atlas
57:01 - Garrick Higgo
1:02:55 - KFT: Neil Shipley victory
1:05:37 - One and Done
1:06:38 - Upcoming: Mike Tirico interview
1:07:55 - Like & Subscribe
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212: Grant Horvat’s Rise To YouTube Stardom, Dream Collab, and PGA TOUR Invite
On this episode, we welcome YouTube golf star (and reigning Creator Classic champion) Grant Horvat to the show!
Grant joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme to talk about his journey in the game of golf, how he got started in content creation, and whether he could have imagined arriving at his current place in the golf content world. Grant highlights some of his favorite videos, who he'd most like to collab with, and answers whether he's been invited to play in a PGA TOUR event.
🎯 Highlights:
- How Grant’s early days creating content with Garrett Clark and Good Good shaped his career
- The strategy behind his viral "Major Cut" series and what makes it a fan favorite
- Exclusive insights into Grant's dream collabs, including a potential showdown with Tiger & Charlie Woods
- Behind-the-scenes of filming high-production videos like "LIV Duels" and collabs with PGA TOUR stars
- Grant’s take on balancing relationships with the PGA TOUR and LIV Golf
Smylie and Charlie also preview what’s on the horizon for Grant, from potential PGA Tour appearances to his creative vision for YouTube Golf.
Whether you’re a golf fanatic or a casual fan, this episode is packed with insights, humor, and some amazing stories you don’t want to miss!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
03:17 - Grant Horvat joins the show!
07:58 - Grant's interest in golf instruction
10:43 - How Grant's journey in golf content began
13:39 - YouTube Golf vs Traditional Golf
16:36 - Behind the scenes: Grant's team operations
20:24 - Early days of golf content creation
25:24 - The "Major Cut" series
29:03 - Improving the PGA TOUR "product"
33:00 - How many editors needed for LIV Duels?
34:49 - Favorite collaborations and dream projects
38:35 - Sweeper update!
41:26 - Playing in a PGA TOUR event?
47:50 - Masters Tournament prediction
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211: Rory McIlroy's Masterpiece: 2025 Masters Champion 🏆 & Career Grand Slam ✅
On a thrilling Sunday at the Masters which ended in a playoff, Rory McIlroy emerged victorious at Augusta National for the first time, completing a career Grand Slam in the process to join a list that features Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen. Rory's five career majors puts him on a list alongside Brooks Koepka, Seve Ballesteros, and Byron Nelson, among others.
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme relive each moment of Rory's Sunday roller coaster, culminating with Scottie Scheffler placing a green jacket on the Northern Irishman. Smylie and Charlie discuss where Rory's legacy stands among the greats, and wrap on several other notable 2025 Masters news items before bidding farewell to the first major of the year.
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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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