The Smylie Show

231: Previewing the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont: The Hardest Course in Golf?


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With the 2025 U.S. Open set to begin this week at Oakmont, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss quotes from Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas in preparation for what is arguably the most difficult test in major championship golf. Smylie analyzes the large, fast, and dramatically sloped green complexes at Oakmont, and the role that the poa annua grass on those greens could help determine this week's winner. Smylie and Charlie also go in-depth on biggest names tipped to win at Oakmont, and make their picks for the week.

From Bryson DeChambeau’s precision to John Rahm’s mindset, they analyze top contenders, highlight form players, and even discuss under-the-radar picks. Plus, the crew shares hilarious travel stories, from culturally immersive Airbnbs to Taco Bell pit stops, showcasing the lighter side of major championship weeks.

🏌️‍♂️ Highlights include:  
- Smylie’s expert take on Oakmont’s insane course design and difficulty.  
- Player strategies to handle those tricky greens and dense roughs.  
- Bold picks and predictions for the U.S. Open, including long shots and favorites.  
- Fun debates on who has what it takes to win this week.  

Join Smylie and Charlie for this entertaining and insightful U.S. Open preview. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights, laughs, and behind-the-scenes stories!  

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#usganews #pga #draftkingsgolf #usopendfspicks #pgadfs

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - INTRO
04:42 - Oakmont course setup
06:37 - Discussing rough length
09:13 - Oakmont green complexes
18:16 - Latest outright winner odds
19:01 - Rory McIlroy
23:50 - Scottie Scheffler
27:17 - Bryson DeChambeau
32:16 - Jon Rahm
35:24 - Xander Schauffele
40:04 - Ludvig Aberg
48:54 - Picking a DFS lineup
54:11 - One and Done picks
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