Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme kick off this week’s episode catching up on dad life, bedtime chaos, and a wild rant about Brian Kelly’s LSU exit before diving deep into the rise of sports gambling in professional golf — and whether it could ever impact the PGA Tour.

Then, Smylie sits down with Mason Howell, the 18-year-old phenom who won the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship — making him the third-youngest champion in history. Mason opens up about:

• His emotional journey from small-town Georgia to golf’s biggest stage

• What it felt like to qualify for the U.S. Open and earn a Masters invite

• Competing against top amateurs like Tommy Morrison and Ben James

• The pressures of high school life after winning one of golf’s biggest titles

A can’t-miss conversation about the next great name in golf.

00:00 Dad life updates and bedtime chaos

04:30 LSU, Brian Kelly, and college football chaos

11:15 Gambling scandals

19:10 Could golf ever face a gambling crisis?

27:10 How betting affects players and fans

31:40 Mason Howell Interview

32:00 Life after winning the U.S. Am — back to high school reality

33:40 Growing up in Thomasville and discovering golf

36:20 Qualifying for the U.S. Open at 18 years old

39:10 Competing at Oakmont and learning from the pros

43:15 The grind of the U.S. Amateur at Olympic Club

47:45 Facing Tommy Morrison and Ben James in match play

49:50 Taking down John Daly in a thriller

51:00 Securing Masters and Walker Cup spots

54:00 What’s next for Mason Howell

1:12:10 Smylie’s thoughts on the next wave of young golf talent

1:16:25 Comparing today’s amateur game to the PGA Tour

1:20:00 Charlie’s take: what makes great golfers stand out early

1:24:10 Smylie shares his Masters memories

1:29:00 Wrapping up — offseason plans and what’s next on The Smylie Show

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Smylie and Charlie are back for a jam-packed episode that mixes life updates, heartfelt moments, and golf talk. Smylie shares stories about welcoming his new baby boy, and juggling dad life, while Charlie opens up about his recent cancer scare and recovery.

Then the guys dive into the Ryder Cup — from behind-the-scenes chaos at Bethpage to fan behavior, pairings, and why Europe got everything right. They close out with a deep look at Tommy Fleetwood’s incredible year and whether he belongs in golf’s next “big three.”

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Back in the studio after Ryder Cup

01:10 – Why we’re down to one episode a week

02:10 – Smylie welcomes his new baby boy

04:30 – Parenting two kids and full-time dad life

06:00 – Smylie joins the Birmingham mom gossip circuit

08:00 – The pumpkin patch and Halloween debates

12:50 – Halloween costumes for the Kaufmans and Hulmes

15:00 – Family birthdays and dad milestones

15:50 – Charlie opens up about cancer scare

21:10 – Transitioning into Ryder Cup talk

22:00 – Ryder Cup reflections: chaos, fans, and respect

26:40 – How Europe got everything right

29:10 – Course setup mistakes for Team USA

33:50 – Stats, pairings, and the Luke Donald effect

36:40 – Europe’s attention to detail vs. Team USA

38:30 – Tommy Fleetwood’s hot streak

40:10 – Tommy’s year, stats, and emotional win with son Frankie

44:10 – Where Tommy ranks among the world’s best

46:10 – Is there a new “big three” forming?

49:00 – Which 2026 major fits Tommy best?

52:00 – Tommy’s ceiling and next chapter

53:10 – Wrapping up: lessons, laughs, and what’s next

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Smylie Kaufman teams up with legendary golf coach Tony Ruggiero — a.k.a. The Dewsweeper — for a lesson that’ll have golfers both laughing and learning. Tony and Smylie dig in to the details (telling a story or two along the way), giving great insight for golfers looking to refine their practice and preparation.

Then, Tony turns his eyes to Charlie for part two, locating some problem areas that just might give him the extra gear ⚙️

Packed with great golf instruction, hilarious moments, and real progress — this one’s a must-watch for anyone trying to level up their game. ⛳️🔥

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0:00 – Meet Tony “The Dewsweeper” Ruggiero

2:10 – Smylie’s First Swings (Initial Impressions)

5:35 – Tony Diagnoses the Main Issues

9:20 – “You’re Fighting Your Body, Not Your Swing”

12:45 – The First Simple Adjustment

20:05 – Tempo and Sequence

23:40 – Smylie Starts to Click

31:10 – Real Progress in Smylie’s Swing

35:55 – The Difference a Few Tweaks Make

40:10 – Smylie Reflects on the Lesson

44:25 – Transition: Time for Charlie’s Turn

45:15 – Charlie’s First Swing Analysis

47:05 – Common Amateur Mistakes (and Easy Fixes)

49:30 – Tony’s Quick Tips for Consistency

53:45 – Final Takeaways & Wrap-Up

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Smylie Kaufman catches up with his longtime swing coach and one of golf’s most respected teachers, Tony Ruggiero — known across the game as The Dew Sweeper.

They revisit how their partnership began back in college, swap hilarious “Jingle Bell” tournament stories, and dig into what makes a great coach. Tony shares his journey from broke instructor at the Flora-Bama to a Top 50 Coach in America, plus lessons learned from legends like Butch Harmon, Hank Johnson, and Cam McCormick.

The two break down how to actually change your golf swing, the importance of the pivot, and why simple is usually better. Stick around for live swing breakdowns and plenty of laughs along the way.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Smylie & Tony catch up over steak, wine, and Saints football

02:45 – How Smylie met Tony and the origins of “TPC Sunkist”

06:30 – The Jingle Bell stories & early lessons that shaped Smylie’s swing

11:00 – Tony’s coaching roots and what Hank Johnson taught him

17:00 – From broke teacher to Top 50 coach: life lessons from Flora-Bama

25:00 – Teaching tour pros vs. amateurs: what really matters

32:00 – Lessons from Butch Harmon & why confidence beats mechanics

40:00 – How to actually change a motor pattern in your golf swing

53:00 – Smylie, Charlie & Tony break down viewer swings

1:03:00 – Final thoughts: practice smarter, play freer, and have fun

Sunday at Bethpage could have easily turned into one of the biggest blowouts in Ryder Cup history, but a furious American singles rally turned it into one of the competition's most thrilling conclusions before Shane Lowry clinched victory for the Europeans with a birdie at the 18th. Fresh off the NBC broadcast, Smylie Kaufman joins Charlie Hulme to break it all down while Luke Donald's team hoisted the cup they promised they'd retain after winning at home in Rome. Smylie and Charlie discuss the brilliance of the Euros on Friday and Saturday, the fight the Americans showed to claw back Sunday, and what to make of fan behavior at Bethpage Black.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Opening at Bethpage & Ryder Cup final score

01:20 – Momentum shift

02:55 – The Viktor Hovland injury/half-point debate

04:30 – Squeaky ducks & fan antics at Bethpage

06:30 – Europe’s dominance vs. USA’s Sunday fightback

08:30 – Fan behavior: clever chants vs. crossing the line

11:00 – USA strategy & partnership questions

12:35 – Singles vs. team play: Americans vs. Europeans

14:45 – Europe’s balanced roster 

16:20 – Course setup, bombers vs. grinders, and putting

18:15 – Keegan Bradley’s captaincy 

21:00 – Reflections on an unforgettable Ryder Cup Sunday

22:55 – Surprising singles results & standout performances

25:40 – Bryson comeback & JT vs. Fleetwood highlights

27:20 – Justin Rose’s rules controversy & gamesmanship

31:30 – Justin Thomas as a Ryder Cup “dog”

33:30 – Fatigue factor: five-match players and exhaustion

35:00 – Emotional toll & respect for both teams

36:30 – Rory McIlroy’s roller-coaster week

37:15 – Jaxon Joins the show 

39:00 – Closing thoughts & outro

Day 2 of the Ryder Cup brought tension, drama, and some exceptional golf. Join us as Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down everything from Bryson DeChambeau’s heated exchange with Justin Rose to the electric (and sometimes hostile) atmosphere around the course. The guys discuss the incredible play from Team Europe, the fans, the role of course setup, standout performances, and what to expect heading into the final day.

👉 Don’t miss tomorrow’s full Ryder Cup recap right here on The Smylie Show. Thanks for watching!

CHAPTERS

0:40 – Setting the stage: Ryder Cup Day 2 recap  

1:00 – Bryson DeChambeau vs. Justin Rose controversy  

5:00 – Fan behavior

8:20 – Europe’s putting edge & course setup debate  

10:10 – Funny moment: Walking tacos confuse the Europeans  

11:30 – Can Team USA still make a comeback?  

12:40 – Final thoughts & tomorrow’s Ryder Cup outlook  

13:20 – Closing & reminder for full recap after Day 3

Fresh off watching Europe win both Friday sessions en route to a three-point lead, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme broke down all the action from Bethpage Black - you can watch that episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/WmpPMEhptc0?si=8AT_0sDD8AVNUS-8

Smylie and Charlie continue their Ryder Cup commentary with some bonus content fresh off receiving pairings for Saturday morning foursomes. We break down all four matches, which group Smylie will walk with on the NBC broadcast, and make some score predictions heading into Sunday singles matches.

Tune into the Ryder Cup YouTube channel at 6:30p ET on Saturday night for more live commentary from SK and CH!

It’s Ryder Cup week! Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme get things rolling with trivia, stats, and stories before welcoming Jon Miller, NBC Sports President of Acquisitions & Partnerships, who was instrumental in bringing the Ryder Cup to NBC. From the legendary 1991 “War on the Shore” to today’s global stage at Bethpage, Jon shares behind-the-scenes stories, strategy insights, and how the Ryder Cup has evolved into one of golf’s biggest events.

Presented by Johnnie Walker, this episode dives into the atmosphere, the rookies, the captains, and what makes this event so unique for fans, players, and TV.

Chapters

0:00 – Intro & Ryder Cup week vibes

2:20 – Johnnie Walker “Spirit of the Cup” kickoff

5:40 – Smylie’s Ryder Cup prep & trivia setup

7:30 – Ryder Cup true/false game begins

12:40 – Keegan Bradley stories & player stats

19:40 – Smylie’s game show hosting flashback

22:40 – Tommy Fleetwood’s Ryder Cup dominance

26:00 – Team USA records & trivia twists

30:20 – More Ryder Cup stats & surprises

34:20 – JT, Cantlay, and U.S. singles records

40:10 – Momentum swings & session breakdowns

49:40 – Europe’s edge in key sessions

52:40 – Rookie impact at the Ryder Cup

55:40 – Conversation with Jon Miller begins

57:20 – How NBC first got the Ryder Cup

1:02:20 – War on the Shore & dramatic moments

1:09:40 – How Ryder Cup TV coverage evolved

1:12:20 – Captains, strategy, and Sunday pairings

1:13:30 – Crowds at Bethpage & fan culture

1:15:10 – Favorite chants & Ryder Cup atmosphere

1:18:10 – Jon Miller’s prediction for Bethpage

1:19:20 – Closing thanks & future live show talk

1:20:30 – Wrapping up: next stop, Bethpage

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It’s Ryder Cup week, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are fired up for Bethpage. The episode kicks off with Ryder Cup talk — from Rory McIlroy’s bold comments to what makes the New York fan environment unique — before welcoming Team USA manager John Wood.

Wood shares incredible insights from his Ryder Cup experience as a caddie, broadcaster, and now team manager. He breaks down Keegan Bradley’s leadership, Team USA’s prep at Napa, course setup at Bethpage Black, and what it takes to build winning pairings.

Smylie and Charlie close things out with DraftKings odds, predictions, and storylines to watch heading into the week.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 – Welcome to Ryder Cup week

2:15 – Ryder Cup atmosphere & first-timer advice

6:00 – Rory McIlroy’s bold quotes and Europe’s mindset

12:00 – Rivalries, trash talk & potential drama at Bethpage

16:00 – Dream Sunday matchups: Rory vs. Scottie or Bryson?

22:00 – Interview intro: Smylie welcomes Team USA manager John Wood

23:50 – John Wood on Ryder Cup evolution & team dynamics

32:00 – Keegan Bradley’s captaincy and Bethpage connection

38:00 – Scotty Scheffler’s dominance & Ben Griffin’s rise

44:30 – Team prep at Napa & importance of chemistry

46:30 – Smylie & Charlie break down Ryder Cup betting lines

52:00 – Top point-scorer odds & player analysis

59:00 – Predictions, parlays & Ryder Cup storylines

1:05:00 – Closing thoughts & next episode preview

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On this episode of The Smylie Show, host Smylie Kaufman is joined by three-time Ryder Cup winner and 2010 U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell.

Smylie and Graeme begin by turning the clock way back to Graeme's college days, where he played for Smylie's grandfather Alan at UAB - and joined many Kaufman family holiday dinners in the process!

Graeme then details his experience playing in four Ryder Cups, including the famous European comeback win at Medinah in 2012. He tells some great stories about his partnership with Rory McIlroy, including whether Rory would assume a playing captaincy role with the Ryder Cup headed to Ireland in 2027.

Tune into the channel next week for wall-to-wall #RyderCup coverage! #Bethpage 

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and Disclaimer

03:00 - Graeme McDowell joins the show

04:00 - UAB and the Kaufman family connection

17:30 - Keegan Bradley's captaincy

25:30 - Ryder Cup experiences & stories

59:39 - Predictions for Bethpage