With the rumored news of a universal golf ball rollback now made official by the USGA and the R&A, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the strong reaction to the news on social media and elsewhere, what the actual impact will be in the short and long term, and the PGA Tour's response to those two governing bodies.

Reacting to the USGA + R&A golf ball rollback

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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After the final putt dropped in the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Gil Hanse and his team began an ambitious project: a "historical restoration" of Colonial Country Club to prepare it in time for the 2024 playing of the tournament. Smylie Kaufman is joined by both Gil, and four-time PGA Tour winner + Colonial member Ryan Palmer to discuss all of the changes made to return the course to its more rugged and natural roots with the 1941 U.S. Open as a reference point. Smylie and Charlie Hulme then conclude the show with their one-and-done picks for the tourney.

In addition to photos provided by Gil, our YouTube episode features footage gathered by the @PGATOUR and @FriedEggGolf from two awesome videos worth watching to prepare for the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge. You can find those videos here:

TOTAL golf course transformation in less than a year! | Colonial CC | PGA TOUR Originals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNApY5dlMOI

Bringing Rugged Back | Renovating Colonial Country Club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juwu1ZRdExk

Gil Hanse & Ryan Palmer on Colonial Country Club's "historical restoration"

The 106th PGA Championship is in the books, and we have a new first-time major winner: Xander Schauffele. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme project where Xander goes from here now that he has a major win to go along with his stellar play this season, discuss a number of other big names that were both in and out of contention at Valhalla, address criticism of how the course played, and recap a fun week for the show in Louisville.

PGA Championship Recap: A photo finish at Valhalla

Back in T-Mobile Club Magenta, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down moving day at the 2024 PGA Championship, with a stacked leaderboard heading into the final day of the major championship. SK and CH begin by discussing the "double boomtower" acknowledged by both Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas on the 13th hole at Valhalla, then discuss what the vibes will be like in a Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa final pairing. Smylie and Charlie close the show by making their picks to win - both first-timers!

PGA Championship Day 3 Journal

Fresh off a special edition of "Spillin the T" with Saquon Barkley, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the Friday action at Valhalla Golf Club for the PGA Championship. Topics of discussion include Scottie Scheffler's pre-round stretching routine in a jail cell, a sincere apology after both one-and-done picks missed the cut, and a stacked leaderboard heading into the weekend at a venue that always provides major championship drama.

PGA Championship Day 2 Journal

An emergency reaction pod was in order after the shocking news that the sports world woke up to this morning: Scottie Scheffler, the #1 player in the world and betting favorite heading into the week at the PGA Championship, was arrested in the early hours of the morning on felony charges as he attempted to enter Valhalla Golf Club in the wake of a fatal traffic accident. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme lay out the timeline of events, discuss how it could have been handled differently, and look forward to the day ahead with Scottie back on the course and playing in the second round of the PGA Championship.

Reacting to the USGA + R&A golf ball rollback

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