Join us on another episode of The Smylie Show, as Smylie and Charlie break down the favorites for all four majors (including Scottie Scheffler's incredible odds as the betting favorite) and predict awards for the upcoming season.

Get expert predictions on potential breakthrough stars, first-time major winners, and which LIV Golf players could make waves in 2025. The guys analyze Victor Hovland's recent injury, Justin Thomas's path back to elite form, and why young stars like Sahith Theegala and Nick Dunlap are poised for massive years.

From Scottie Scheffler's chances at another historic season to dark horse picks for each major championship, this comprehensive season preview covers everything you need to know heading into 2025. Like and subscribe for more golf insights and predictions throughout the season!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

04:25 - Scottie Scheffler Injury

09:45 - 2025 Season Preview Insights

10:47 - Scottie Scheffler's Upcoming Season

19:40 - Viktor Hovland Injury

26:45 - Comeback Player of the Year

28:44 - Bounce Back Year Predictions

37:06 - 2025 Major Odds Overview

43:19 - PGA Championship at Quail Hollow

47:26 - US Open at Oakmont

55:20 - Open Championship at Royal Portrush

1:02:40 - Xander Schauffele

1:05:10 - First-Time Major Winner Predictions

1:05:40 - Major Dark Horse Candidates

1:17:03 - Rookie of the Year Predictions

1:22:05 - Player of the Year Predictions

1:24:29 - What's Best for Golf Discussion

1:24:55 - Final Predictions for 2025

1:25:30 - Final Thoughts

The Smylie Show closes out 2025 by catching up with the final PGA TOUR winner of the season, Maverick McNealy. Mav talks to Smylie about his first win on TOUR at the RSM Classic, retooling his swing to recover from a major injury, and how his hockey background translates to increased swing speed.

Highlights:

• McNealy breaks down the crucial 4-footer that sealed his win

• Insights into his swing changes and work with coach Scott Hamilton

• The surprising connection between hockey and golf in McNealy's game

• How growing up with a tech CEO father shaped his approach to golf and business

• McNealy's thoughts on recent PGA Tour changes and signature events

Plus, Maverick shares his new passion for flying and how it's impacting his tournament travel. From first PGA Tour win to first solo flight, McNealy's career is truly taking off!

Don't miss this candid conversation with one of golf's rising stars. Like, comment, and subscribe for more inside looks at the world of professional golf!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:17 - Maverick McNealy

00:57 - Personal Updates

03:06 - RSM Classic Highlights

05:09 - Thoughts on the 18th Green

11:35 - Collaborating with Scott Hamilton

11:55 - Injury History

17:42 - 2014 US Open with Smylie

22:43 - Reflections on Your Dad

25:50 - Hockey vs Golf Comparison

28:10 - Hockey Skills in Golf

33:56 - Lessons from Your Dad

37:34 - Maverick McNealy: PGA Tour CEO

38:53 - Current FedEx Cup Format

42:38 - Reducing Field Size: 125 to 100

47:52 - Experience Flying a Plane

51:10 - Like & Subscribe

Join us this week on another episode of The Smylie Show with Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme! In this episode, Rickie Fowler joins the show as he shares his experience testing the groundbreaking SoFi Center setup and reveals what players can expect when the league launches January 7. Award-winning golf course architect Augie Piza takes us through his innovative course designs and the creation process behind them. Finally, Smylie and Charlie officially announce the TGL teams they will be supporting.

Highlights include:

• Rickie's insights on playing in the indoor arena

• Behind-the-scenes details of the virtual course technology

• Insight on six of the hole designs

• How players will adapt to the 40-second shot clock

• The hosts selecting their TGL teams for the inaugural season

Perfect for golf fans curious about the future of professional golf and how technology is revolutionizing the sport. Watch as traditional golf meets modern innovation in this groundbreaking new league.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:43 - TGL Preview

09:18 - Crew Behind TGL

10:53 - Rickie Fowler Interview

17:46 - NY Golf Club Logo

19:10 - Missing the screen?

23:10 - SoFi Center Experience

27:20 - Shot Clock

28:32 - Hitting from the Rough

30:05 - Preseason Power Rankings

32:30 - Augie Piza

38:36 - Design Philosophy Influences

41:50 - Temple Hole Overview

48:09 - Plank Hole Overview

53:42 - Bonnie Lake Overview

57:54 - Sidewinder and Serpent Overview

59:58 - On The Rocks Overview

1:04:12 - TGL Team Selections

1:19:45 - Wrap-Up

1:21:32 - Like & Subscribe

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back on a mid-December Smylie Show with a triple feature: the Tiger Woods vs Scottie Scheffler debate, an interview with the founder and CEO of Swag Golf, Nick Venson ... and, of course, more commentary on UNC's shock hiring of Bill Belichick as their next head football coach.

We begin the show with Charlie sporting a Drake Maye jersey and firing off some Tar Heel homer takes, only to have his enthusiasm dampened by noted LSU Tiger Smylie. When the golf talk finally begins, it is Scottie Scheffler's ninth win of 2024 at the Hero World Challenge that revived some hot-take comparisons online to Tiger Woods' best seasons. In particular, SK and CH take a look at Tiger in 2000 and Vijay Singh in 2004 in comparison to Scottie in 2024.

The second half of the show features Smylie's conversation with Nick Venson, the founder and CEO of Swag Golf. Nick charts his fascinating journey from a kid who collected Scotty Cameron putters, to producing a special line of headcovers for the USA Ryder Cup team, to now making his own Swag putters via an innovative process.

00:00 - Intro

00:53 - UNC Football

04:17 - Bill Belichick Legacy

09:25 - Greatest of All Time Debate

15:36 - Comparing Scottie Scheffler's 2024 Season to Tiger's 2000 Season

18:17 - Tiger Woods' Strong Handshake

19:25 - Scottie vs. Tiger and Vijay: A Comparison

22:30 - Scottie’s 2024 vs. Palmer and Nicklaus

25:10 - Why Tiger Woods Remains Relevant

26:30 - Scottie and Vijay

34:05 - Ranking Scottie's season

41:45 - Interview with Nick Venson of Swag Golf

44:30 - Nick's Entry into the Putter Business

46:35 - Nick's Journey in Starting Swag Golf

51:40 - Inspiration Behind Putter Designs

55:10 - Engaging the Younger Generation

57:30 - Strategy Behind Limited Releases

1:00:26 - Swag Ryder Cup Captain’s Gift

1:03:59 - What's New from Swag Golf

1:05:31 - When Did Swag Golf Achieve Success?

1:08:19 - Nick's Insights

1:10:00 - Wrapping Up

Jessica Korda opens up about stepping away from the LPGA Tour, her journey into motherhood, and plans for a potential 2026 comeback. She shares candid insights about balancing family life with professional golf, her incredible travel experiences, and what it's like being part of one of golf's most talented families.

Get an inside look at the demanding LPGA Tour schedule, and hear Jessica's perspective on the tour's evolution since her 2011 debut. She discusses her back injury, the challenges of LPGA Tour travel, and how becoming a mom has changed her outlook on the game.

Plus, Jessica shares never-before-heard stories about growing up with sister Nelly Korda and brother Sebastian, revealing the competitive spirit that drives their family's success across golf and tennis. She also gives her thoughts on the future of women's golf and her upcoming role at the Grant Thornton Invitational.

A must-watch conversation about family, professional golf, and finding balance in life at the highest level of women's sports.

Make sure to like and subscribe for more golf insight!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Life Updates

07:00 - Current Golf Status

17:47 - LPGA Tour Schedule & Travel

20:44 - Professional Packing Tips

21:37 - Golf in Asia

23:20 - Money Influx in Women's Golf

25:00 - Saudi Involvement in Women's Golf

28:50 - Favorite Airlines

32:50 - Improving the LPGA Tour

35:23 - Czech Heritage & Athlete Parents

42:00 - Runs in the Family

51:30 - Playing vs. Nelly

57:30 - Outro

On this episode of The Smylie Show, join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they recap the Hero World Challenge! They break down yet another "inevitable" Scottie Scheffler performance en route to his ninth win in 2024, recap Tiger Woods' commentary as Smylie sat alongside him in the booth, and discuss a Justin Thomas equipment change that could pay major dividends in 2025. The guys also dive into Charlie's experience at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, College Football Playoff selection drama, and the wild Bill Belichick to UNC rumors.

Highlights:

• JT's new 46-inch driver and the distance he's added

• Scottie Scheffler's new putting grip

• Tiger Woods' insights from the broadcast booth

• 2025 major championship predictions

• College football playoff controversies and Bill Belichick

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Welcome back

05:24 - Charlie’s Butch Harmon Experience

08:02 - Scottie Scheffler is Inevitable

10:18 - Scottie’s New Putting Grip

17:00 - Scottie’s Ball Striking Analysis

18:45 - Tiger Woods in the Booth

22:16 - Scottie Scheffler vs. Tiger Woods

25:50 - What's Ahead for Scottie Scheffler

29:03 - Justin Thomas

38:54 - Final Thoughts on the Hero World Challenge

41:08 - Tiger in the Booth and Smylie Show Potential

47:10 - UNC Football and Bill Belichick Discussion

51:11 - College Football Playoff

57:47 - College Pick'em Winner Announcement

59:54 - Next Guest: Jessica Korda

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig (live from a Delta Lounge in Atlanta!) to discuss a Bloomberg report that the DP World Tour is in negotiations with LIV Golf to reinstate previously suspended members. Bob charts the progression of the PGA TOUR/LIV/DP World Tour relationship, and discusses potential implications for the PGA TOUR if LIV and the DPWT can cut a deal. Smylie and Charlie then recap Ryggs Johnston's surprise win at the Australian Open and preview the Hero World Challenge. Is the golf world heading for a shakeup? Tune in for all the insider takes!

Highlights:

• Bob Harig explains the complexities of the DP World Tour-LIV negotiations

• The guys discuss the impact on PGA Tour players and events

• Charlie's Thanksgiving fried turkey adventure

• A look at the rising stars coming through different Tour pathways

Don't miss Smylie's upcoming pro-am appearance and his promise to "get his steps in" at the Hero World Challenge.

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#pgatour #livgolfnews #livgolf #golfpodcast #golftips #golfcoach #golfchannel #golftrip

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:16 - LPGA Commissioner Stepping Down

06:34 - Fried Turkey Report

10:26 - Mack Brown Getting Fired

14:35 - Introduction to Bob Harig

15:53 - Bob Harig Joins the Show

17:00 - LIV and DP World Tour Negotiations

26:59 - PGA Tour's Reaction

27:57 - Future Implications

29:15 - Greg Norman’s Regrets

33:20 - DP World Tour's Influence

39:42 - PGA Tour's Market Position

44:40 - Policy Board Changes

52:59 - Bob Harig Discussion

53:37 - DP World Tour News Wrap-Up

53:38 - Ryggs Johnston Wins Australian Open

58:29 - PGA Tour Player & Rookie of the Year

1:00:41 - Summary and Conclusions

1:02:53 - Hudson Swafford Update

1:07:28 - Thomas Pieters Joins 4 Aces

1:08:33 - Hero World Challenge Preview

1:11:51 - Final Thoughts

1:12:25 - Like & Subscribe

Join Smylie Kaufman as he gets a masterclass in short game technique from renowned coach and friend of the show James Sieckmann at Shadow Ridge Country Club in Omaha, Nebraska  - and watch the full tutorial on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesmylieshow

Learn how to practice your short game the right way with this comprehensive lesson covering putting, chipping, bunker shots, and wedges. Watch as Smylie and James show you effective practice methods and thought processes to help you shave strokes around the green!

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, this video is packed with valuable tips and drills. From the basics of setup to advanced shot-making techniques, James Sieckmann breaks down the essentials of a solid short game, and how to unleash your inner competitor on the course.

CHAPTERS:

0:02:09 - Intro

0:04:09 - Putting Warmup and Analysis

0:06:18 - String Drill

0:10:16 - Star Drill

0:18:47 - Short, Medium, Long Game

0:22:08 - Gate Game

0:28:59 - Chipping Analysis in James' Academy

0:33:35 - Chips to Open Space

0:37:54 - 1-2-3 Trajectory Drill

0:42:07 - Picking a Target

0:47:30 - Proximity Game

0:55:10 - Bunker Shots

0:58:39 - Check Your Splash Mark

0:59:09 - "Slap the Line"

1:03:19 - Bunker Proximity Game

1:07:09 - Plugged Bunker Lies

1:10:39 - Wedges / Pitching

1:14:39 - Yardage Matrix

1:17:09 - Using the Ground / Force Pedal Drill

1:18:39 - Staying Connected

1:20:24 - Practicing Random Yardages

1:23:59 - Practicing Situational Shots

1:29:39 - Where to Find More From James Sieckmann

1:31:12 - Outro

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme cover a busy November week of golf news, ranging from the PGA TOUR season finale to a big win for "Smylie" on the DP World Tour. SK and CH discuss the swing changes that led Maverick McNealy out of a period of injury and into his first TOUR win, another incredible performance for Luke Clanton as an amateur, and the finalized FedEx Cup Top 125 list that saw fan favorites on either side of that line. Smylie and Charlie also cover some recent off-the-course news, including the PGA TOUR Policy Board's approval of sweeping changes to card and field sizes in 2026, and DP World Tour membership for LIV players that could have ramifications for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage.

Max Greyserman joins Smylie Kaufman to discuss his journey to the PGA Tour and the challenges he faced along the way, from injuries and an extended stay on the Korn Ferry Tour to his current position - the 37th-ranked player in the world, and qualified for 2025 PGA TOUR signature events. We look at Max's swing via an innovative AI tool, hear some great stories about Max's friendship with Nico Echavarria, reflect on a scorching finish to 2024 that's seen Max finish top-five in four of his last six starts, and take a look at Max's doppelganger on Tour to see if there's a resemblance.

0:26 Max Greyserman's Journey in Golf

4:21 Downtime and Hobbies

8:27 Overcoming Challenges and Injuries

12:23 The Role of Coaching in Success

16:27 Mental Perspective and Growth

20:18 First Half of the PGA Tour Season

23:26 Cultural Background and Language Skill

25:02 Friendship and Competition on Tour

28:51 Utilizing Technology for Golf Improvement

33:22 Reflections on Recent Tournaments

37:23 Learning from Mistakes in High-Pressure Situations

44:43 Mindset and Preparation for Future Success