Smylie is joined by Mardy Fish, a tennis pro who was ranked as high as seventh in the world playing in the Federer-Nadal-Djokovic-Murray era. Mardy and Smylie discuss the mental health struggles they both faced in their respective sports, Mardy's dominance on the "celebrity golf circuit," and the 123rd U.S. Open being played in Mardy's hometown of Los Angeles.

Smylie is joined by Mardy Fish, a tennis pro who was ranked as high as seventh in the world playing in the Federer-Nadal-Djokovic-Murray era. Mardy and Smylie discuss the mental health struggles they both faced in their respective sports, Mardy's dominance on the "celebrity golf circuit," and the 123rd U.S. Open being played in Mardy's hometown of Los Angeles.

On the Tee with Mardy Fish

Nick Taylor

Matt Stoller

A wild week in the world of golf went out with a bang as Nick Taylor made a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole to become the first Canadian to win the national open since 1954. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss Taylor's win, the latest updates on the bombshell news last week that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Public Investment Fund struck a deal to pool commercial interests, and preview the third major of the year - the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Matt Stoller, the author of "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy," joins Smylie and Charlie to discuss his antitrust concerns surrounding the proposed PGAT/DPWT/PIF deal.

A wild week in the world of golf went out with a bang as Nick Taylor made a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole to become the first Canadian to win the national open since 1954. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss Taylor's win, the latest updates on the bombshell news last week that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Public Investment Fund struck a deal to pool commercial interests, and preview the third major of the year - the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Matt Stoller, the author of "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy," joins Smylie and Charlie to discuss his antitrust concerns surrounding the proposed PGAT/DPWT/PIF deal.

O Canada! Nick Taylor's thrilling win in Toronto, the PGAT/DPWT/PIF deal with Matt Stoller, and the US Open at LACC

Michael Kim

Jay Monahan

Smylie Kaufman is joined by PGA Tour winner Michael Kim, who was in the players meeting with Jay Monahan following the bombshell news that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Public Investment Fund (which runs LIV Golf) would be pooling their commercial interests. Michael explains the questions that were and weren't answered in the meeting, and talks about which players were most vocal. Michael also goes in-depth on his career revival thanks to some key swing changes he made recently.

Smylie Kaufman is joined by PGA Tour winner Michael Kim, who was in the players meeting with Jay Monahan following the bombshell news that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Public Investment Fund (which runs LIV Golf) would be pooling their commercial interests. Michael explains the questions that were and weren't answered in the meeting, and talks about which players were most vocal. Michael also goes in-depth on his career revival thanks to some key swing changes he made recently.

On the Tee with Michael Kim + Jay Monahan players meeting reaction

In a shocking development that rocked the golf world, the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the DP World Tour are combining into a single entity to unify the game of golf. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme react to what the news could mean for current PGA Tour players, the division of the PIF money that will be invested into the new entity, and what a global tournament schedule could look like.

In a shocking development that rocked the golf world, the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the DP World Tour are combining into a single entity to unify the game of golf. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme react to what the news could mean for current PGA Tour players, the division of the PIF money that will be invested into the new entity, and what a global tournament schedule could look like.

Emergency Pod: The PGA Tour & LIV Golf merger

Rose Zhang

David Woods

Viktor Hovland wins the Memorial Tournament, Billy Horschel delivers an emotional press conference, Scottie Scheffler's putting dampens another otherworldly ball-striking performance, Rory McIlroy's wedge play derails his Sunday round, and Rose Zhang wins in her first-ever professional start.Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss all of those topics, speak to PGA professional David Woods about his training aid that Rory is using, and detail the golf they played over the weekend.(0:12) Viktor Hovland wins the Memorial Tournament(7:04) Billy Horschel's emotional press conference(12:22) Scottie Scheffler's putting(19:08) Rory McIlroy's wedge struggles(27:32) David Woods interview(41:52) Rose Zhang's first pro win

Viktor Hovland wins the Memorial Tournament, Billy Horschel delivers an emotional press conference, Scottie Scheffler's putting dampens another otherworldly ball-striking performance, Rory McIlroy's wedge play derails his Sunday round, and Rose Zhang wins in her first-ever professional start.Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss all of those topics, speak to PGA professional David Woods about his training aid that Rory is using, and detail the golf they played over the weekend.(0:12) Viktor Hovland wins the Memorial Tournament(7:04) Billy Horschel's emotional press conference(12:22) Scottie Scheffler's putting(19:08) Rory McIlroy's wedge struggles(27:32) David Woods interview(41:52) Rose Zhang's first pro win

The Memorial Recap, Rose Zhang's debut win, and David Woods

Jordan Spieth

Smylie welcomes on Jordan Spieth, with whom he played the final round of the 2016 Masters (and Baker's Bay in a bathing suit just a few weeks later). Jordan discusses his meteoric rise to golf stardom, what he learned from Presidents and Ryder Cup teams that helped him win his three majors, and the way his swing has transformed over the years.

Smylie welcomes on Jordan Spieth, with whom he played the final round of the 2016 Masters (and Baker's Bay in a bathing suit just a few weeks later). Jordan discusses his meteoric rise to golf stardom, what he learned from Presidents and Ryder Cup teams that helped him win his three majors, and the way his swing has transformed over the years.

On the Tee with Jordan Spieth

Charles Schwab

Michael Block

The "Block Party" which began at Oak Hill took some twists and turns this week before eventually fizzling out earlier than expected. Smylie shares his experience covering Michael Block's group on Thursday, and examines the online discourse surrounding the club pro with Charlie. Smylie and Charlie also discuss what makes a good airport, and the buckeye milkshakes that Tour pros playing the Memorial love so much.(6:06) Discussing Michael Block's week(27:45) What makes a good airport?(42:12) Memorial preview + milkshake talk

The "Block Party" which began at Oak Hill took some twists and turns this week before eventually fizzling out earlier than expected. Smylie shares his experience covering Michael Block's group on Thursday, and examines the online discourse surrounding the club pro with Charlie. Smylie and Charlie also discuss what makes a good airport, and the buckeye milkshakes that Tour pros playing the Memorial love so much.(6:06) Discussing Michael Block's week(27:45) What makes a good airport?(42:12) Memorial preview + milkshake talk

Charles Schwab Challenge Recap: Michael Block's Batman arc

Jake Owen

Smylie is joined by country singer-songwriter Jake Owen, who recently created a golf-adjacent event called the "Uwohali Bucket Club." Jake tells stories about playing with Jordan Spieth in the AT&amp;T Pro-Am, getting a sponsor's exemption into a Web.com Tour event, and his new album, "Loose Cannon."(1:09) Smylie and Jake meeting in Pebble Beach(3:01) Wayne Gretzky's warm-up routine in the AT&amp;T Pro-Am(9:32) Jordan Spieth's cliffhanger shot at 2022 AT&amp;T Pro-Am(16:20) Jordan Spieth landing in Vero Beach with the Masters jacket in a special hanging bag(20:12) Getting a sponsor's exemption into a Web.com event(26:24) Uwohali Bucket Club(31:40) Moving to Nashville to pursue a career in music(50:57) Driving the green at a par-four in the AT&amp;T Pro-Am(52:47) Jake's new album, "Loose Cannon"

Smylie is joined by country singer-songwriter Jake Owen, who recently created a golf-adjacent event called the "Uwohali Bucket Club." Jake tells stories about playing with Jordan Spieth in the AT&amp;T Pro-Am, getting a sponsor's exemption into a <a href="http://Web.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web.com</a> Tour event, and his new album, "Loose Cannon."(1:09) Smylie and Jake meeting in Pebble Beach(3:01) Wayne Gretzky's warm-up routine in the AT&amp;T Pro-Am(9:32) Jordan Spieth's cliffhanger shot at 2022 AT&amp;T Pro-Am(16:20) Jordan Spieth landing in Vero Beach with the Masters jacket in a special hanging bag(20:12) Getting a sponsor's exemption into a <a href="http://Web.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web.com</a> event(26:24) Uwohali Bucket Club(31:40) Moving to Nashville to pursue a career in music(50:57) Driving the green at a par-four in the AT&amp;T Pro-Am(52:47) Jake's new album, "Loose Cannon"

On the Tee with Jake Owen

Brooks Koepka

After a thrilling finish to the PGA Championship that featured Brooks Koepka winning his fifth major and club professional Michael Block finishing tied for 15th after an incredible hole-in-one, Smylie Kaufman and his producer Charlie Hulme recap all the major storylines from the second major of the year. Smylie and Charlie also look ahead to the next PGA TOUR event, the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club.(1:37) Keys to Brooks Koepka's win(5:27) Brooks Koepka's chances of making the USA Ryder Cup team this fall(8:40) Michael Block's weekend straight out of a movie script(14:04) Scottie Scheffler's T2 finish(19:09) Jon Rahm's emotions this weekend(21:56) Rory McIlroy's current state(24:45) Rory playing with Michael Block(29:10) Andrew Green's restoration of Oak Hill(37:25) Tom Kim's mud bath, backwards hats, and a family of ducks(43:19) Charles Schwab Challenge preview

After a thrilling finish to the PGA Championship that featured Brooks Koepka winning his fifth major and club professional Michael Block finishing tied for 15th after an incredible hole-in-one, Smylie Kaufman and his producer Charlie Hulme recap all the major storylines from the second major of the year. Smylie and Charlie also look ahead to the next PGA TOUR event, the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club.(1:37) Keys to Brooks Koepka's win(5:27) Brooks Koepka's chances of making the USA Ryder Cup team this fall(8:40) Michael Block's weekend straight out of a movie script(14:04) Scottie Scheffler's T2 finish(19:09) Jon Rahm's emotions this weekend(21:56) Rory McIlroy's current state(24:45) Rory playing with Michael Block(29:10) Andrew Green's restoration of Oak Hill(37:25) Tom Kim's mud bath, backwards hats, and a family of ducks(43:19) Charles Schwab Challenge preview

PGA Championship Recap: Brooks Koepka wins the Wanamaker, Michael Block wins hearts

Sam Burns

Smylie is joined by a fellow LSU Tiger, Sam Burns, who is currently the 14th-ranked player in the world with five wins on the PGA Tour. Sam tells Smylie about playing with Tiger Woods in his first year on Tour, going head-to-head with his good friend Scottie Scheffler, and goes in-depth on his swing mechanics.(1:37) Reminiscing on time spent in Baton Rouge(10:11) Playing with Tiger Woods in the 2018 Honda Classic(19:15) His friendship with Scottie Scheffler(30:29) Discussing the work he's done on his swing this year (35:04) Using AimPoint and what makes him a good putter

Smylie is joined by a fellow LSU Tiger, Sam Burns, who is currently the 14th-ranked player in the world with five wins on the PGA Tour. Sam tells Smylie about playing with Tiger Woods in his first year on Tour, going head-to-head with his good friend Scottie Scheffler, and goes in-depth on his swing mechanics.(1:37) Reminiscing on time spent in Baton Rouge(10:11) Playing with Tiger Woods in the 2018 Honda Classic(19:15) His friendship with Scottie Scheffler(30:29) Discussing the work he's done on his swing this year (35:04) Using AimPoint and what makes him a good putter

On the Tee with Sam Burns

Smylie Kaufman is a winner on the PGA TOUR, an on-course reporter walking a new fairway every week, and the host of “The Smylie Show.” Every week, Smylie checks in with analysis on all the latest happenings in the world of golf, and shares a new conversation with athletes, artists, and a variety of other interesting people.

Justin Thomas

Smylie welcomes on his good friend and the reigning champion of the PGA Championship, Justin Thomas, to tell stories about Tiger Woods, a night at Rao's that inspired a champions dinner menu, and spring break stories old and new.Smylie recaps Jason Day's emotional win at the AT&amp;T Byron Nelson, and previews the second major of the season at Oak Hill with his producer, Charlie Hulme.(2:13) AT&amp;T Byron Nelson recap(5:15) Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy at the PGA Championship(9:10) Justin Thomas interview(12:24) Justin and Smylie discuss spring break 2K16(26:43) Justin talks about Jordan Spieth keeping a perfect scorecard(28:15) Smylie and Justin talk about their trip to Japan(35:43) Justin talks about playing with Tiger Woods in 2019 Presidents Cup(38:47) Justin discusses his match play partnership with Jordan Spieth(41:43) Justin's range session on Saturday night at the 2022 PGA Championship(50:20) Justin's menu at the 2023 PGA Championship champions dinner, catered by Rao's(55:42) Smylie and Justin discuss spring break 2k23, where they ran into the Pittsburgh Penguins(1:03:44) Justin using AimPoint as part of his putting routine(1:10:52) PGA Championship preview

Smylie welcomes on his good friend and the reigning champion of the PGA Championship, Justin Thomas, to tell stories about Tiger Woods, a night at Rao's that inspired a champions dinner menu, and spring break stories old and new.Smylie recaps Jason Day's emotional win at the AT&amp;T Byron Nelson, and previews the second major of the season at Oak Hill with his producer, Charlie Hulme.(2:13) AT&amp;T Byron Nelson recap(5:15) Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy at the PGA Championship(9:10) Justin Thomas interview(12:24) Justin and Smylie discuss spring break 2K16(26:43) Justin talks about Jordan Spieth keeping a perfect scorecard(28:15) Smylie and Justin talk about their trip to Japan(35:43) Justin talks about playing with Tiger Woods in 2019 Presidents Cup(38:47) Justin discusses his match play partnership with Jordan Spieth(41:43) Justin's range session on Saturday night at the 2022 PGA Championship(50:20) Justin's menu at the 2023 PGA Championship champions dinner, catered by Rao's(55:42) Smylie and Justin discuss spring break 2k23, where they ran into the Pittsburgh Penguins(1:03:44) Justin using AimPoint as part of his putting routine(1:10:52) PGA Championship preview

Debut Episode with Justin Thomas | PGA Championship Preview

What's up, y'all - and welcome to "The Smylie Show" with Smylie Kaufman!Every week, Smylie will share his thoughts on the latest happenings in the golf world, in addition to conversations with Tour pros, stars from other sports, entertainers and a variety of other interesting people. Episode 1 drops on May 15.Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a moment!

What's up, y'all - and welcome to "The Smylie Show" with Smylie Kaufman!Every week, Smylie will share his thoughts on the latest happenings in the golf world, in addition to conversations with Tour pros, stars from other sports, entertainers and a variety of other interesting people. Episode 1 drops on May 15.Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a moment!

Trailer: What's Up, Y'all

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