Smylie Kaufman is joined by Brad Faxon, one of the greatest putters in golf history, to discuss his work with Rory McIlroy over the years. Brad dives into his coaching philosophy, his memorable first session with Rory, and how simple adjustments made a huge difference in Rory’s putting. 

The duo shares stories from Pine Valley, insights into upcoming major championships, and what makes players like Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas stand out.

Get expert takes on the latest in #golf, from #pgatour legends to future stars. Plus, learn how creativity and trust play huge roles in shaping top-tier players like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:52 - Shoutout to Eagle Point

05:52 - Brad Faxon Interview Tease

08:38 - Brad Faxon joins the show

09:17 - Rory McIlroy

27:50 - Scottie Scheffler’s Putting Grip Change

40:49 - Pine Valley

47:08 - Brad's Excitement for US Open and Ryder Cup

49:50 - Will Another Irishman Win at Portrush?

51:16 - Depth of European Team for Ryder Cup

57:20 - Michael La Sasso Wins NCAA Individual Championship

01:01:25 - NCAA Championship Bracket Challenge

01:07:23 - Jackson Koivun 

01:07:50 - Closing Thoughts & Anna Carter's Picks

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break away from MDW festivities to discuss Ben Griffin's second PGA TOUR win in a month, and whether he - and his teammate in the first win, Andrew Novak - should make the USA Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black this fall. Smylie and Charlie also discuss the factors surrounding Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the Memorial Tournament at Jack's Place, and Bud Cauley's incredible comeback story as he returns this week to the site of the car accident that nearly derailed his career seven years ago. Finally, Charlie's travels this week for "work" took him to some amazing golf destinations, and he recaps trips to Eagle Point and National Golf Links of America.

00:00 Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

01:20 Discussing Memorial Day plans

04:14 Ben Griffin wins his second PGA TOUR event at Colonial

07:19 Discussing the impact of Ben's diet on performance

10:31 Look AHEAD to Ryder Cup - current points list

24:15 Team dynamics and who should get Ryder Cup captain's picks

28:23 Bud Cauley's comeback story

35:39 Rory McIlroy will skip the Memorial Tournament

49:14 National Golf Links of America report

01:01:34 The process of driver testing on TOUR

01:06:47 Jackson Koivun near earning his TOUR card

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On this episode, Smylie Kaufman sits down with Jason Dufner for a conversation about his incredible golf journey, from his humble beginnings as a walk-on at Auburn to his triumph at Oak Hill in the 2013 PGA Championship.

Jason goes in-depth on his putting “yips” and the work he’s done with a Navy SEAL, exchanging stories with Smylie about the mental side of professional golf. He also shares some chipping/pitching tips he’s learned from observing the game’s best, and tells some hilarious Vijay Singh practice round stories.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:22 - Jason Dufner joins the show

05:04 - Walking on at Auburn

11:05 - Becoming a pro

15:46 - Chuck Cook

18:46 - The waggle

21:40 - The “yips”

35:04 - 2013 PGA Championship

41:43 - Helping other pros

44:35 - Vijay Singh stories & short game tips

54:02 - Vijay’s shot out of the fairway bunker at Augusta National

57:20 - Dufnering

After a roller coaster Championship Sunday at Quail Hollow, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme react to Scottie Scheffler hoisting the Wanamaker Trophy for his third career major win, which leaves him halfway to a career Grand Slam. Smylie and Charlie also discuss what could have been for Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, and look a month ahead to the U.S. Open at Oakmont.

Moments after watching Scottie Scheffler make birdie at the 18th to stretch his lead to three strokes, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the Saturday PGA Championship action from Quail Hollow.

Smylie and Charlie recap a thrilling five-under-in-five-holes finish to catapult Scottie to the top of the leaderboard, Bryson’s disastrous trip through the Green Mile, and Jon Rahm’s “hunger” to win within striking distance at a major for the first time in a while.

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are once again on location at the end of the Green Mile, recapping all the Friday action from Quail Hollow as the PGA Championship heads to the weekend!

Scottie Scheffler turns an “out-of-sync” day into a three-under 68, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele make the cut on the number, and Max Homa posts the best round of his major career to vault into the top five. Smylie and Charlie discuss all of that, plus a handful of names that surprisingly missed the cut in the second major of the 2025 season.

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From a set overlooking the 18th green at Quail Hollow, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the first round action on Thursday at the PGA Championship. Mudballs were the story of the day, with Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele both speaking up in post-round interviews after their approach shots at 16 were adversely impacted. Smylie and Charlie also take a look at a leaderboard missing many of the world's top players, and look at past majors for the last time a winner came from outside the top 50 in the world rankings.

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Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme from Suffolk Punch Brewing in Charlotte, NC, as they preview the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club!

Smylie and Charlie dive into course conditions at Quail after several days of heavy rain, break down top contenders like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau, and make their picks to win the second major championship of 2025.

Tune in all week for daily episodes recapping the action in Charlotte!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - INTRO

04:48 - Quail Hollow course conditions

27:04 - Scottie Scheffler

33:04 - Rory McIlroy

37:44 - Bryson DeChambeau

42:00 - Jon Rahm

46:18 - Xander Schauffele

48:38 - Justin Thomas

59:44 - Jordan Spieth

1:02:06 - DraftKings Fantasy Lineup

1:08:19 - One and Done Picks

1:13:20 - Final Thoughts 

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Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Sepp Straka's signature win at Philly Cricket, whether Rory McIlroy could go back-to-back with major wins this year as we head to Quail Hollow for the PGA Championship, and rate cheesesteaks.

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We're joined by yet another new PGA TOUR winner on the Smylie Show, as Andrew Novak chats with Smylie Kaufman fresh off his first TOUR win alongside Ben Griffin in the Zurich Classic! 🏆

We detail Andrew's rise this season to his top-ten standing in the FedEx Cup, and what his goals are for the rest of 2025 with his sights set on the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. SK also picks Andrew's brain on his side gig as an NFL podcaster in the wake of the 2025 NFL Draft full of interesting storylines. And don't miss Andrew and Smylie talking about the team event they once played in together!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:46 - Andrew Novak joins the show

12:47 - Playing his way into contention more often this season

18:13 - Contending at the Valero Texas Open

23:26 - The skill of knowing what score you need to shoot to win

26:24 - Having a putt to win your first PGA TOUR event

28:45 - Recapping the win at the Zurich Classic

41:11 - Breaking down the 2025 NFL Draft

45:11 - Grading the Carolina Panthers draft

51:08 - Which draft pick did Andrew like best?

52:41 - Creating the perfect golf prospect

01:05:55 - Previewing the Philadelphia Cricket Club

01:11:46 - Course Setup & Conditions

01:18:17 - Like & Subscribe

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