Episodes

  • 272: Fix Your Swing: Smylie Kaufman's Lesson with Tony Ruggiero aka "The Dewsweeper"

    272: Fix Your Swing: Smylie Kaufman's Lesson with Tony Ruggiero aka "The Dewsweeper"
    Oct 14 2025
    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. ⛳️🔥

    👉 Subscribe for more lessons, conversations, and behind-the-scenes looks with the best coaches and players in the game.

    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

    #Golf #GolfLesson #SmylieKaufman #TonyRuggiero #GolfSwing #GolfTips #GolfInstruction #GolfCoach #TheSmylieShow #GolfImprovement #PGA #GolfDigest #Dewsweeper
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    54 mins
  • 271: Tony Ruggiero on Building Champions & Fixing Smylie’s Swing | The DEWSWEEPER Interview

    271: Tony Ruggiero on Building Champions & Fixing Smylie’s Swing | The DEWSWEEPER Interview
    Oct 7 2025
    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
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 270: Europe Wins Away Ryder Cup At Bethpage: The American Singles Rally Falls Short

    270: Europe Wins Away Ryder Cup At Bethpage: The American Singles Rally Falls Short
    Sep 28 2025
    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
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    39 mins
  • 269: A WILD Day at Bethpage: DAY 2 JOURNAL

    269: A WILD Day at Bethpage: DAY 2 JOURNAL
    Sep 27 2025
    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
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    14 mins
  • 268: Friday at the Ryder Cup: Europe Leads By 3 + Can USA Mount a Saturday Comeback?

    268: Friday at the Ryder Cup: Europe Leads By 3 + Can USA Mount a Saturday Comeback?
    Sep 27 2025
    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!
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    13 mins
  • 267: Smylie's RYDER CUP GAME SHOW + NBC’s Jon Miller on the Ryder Cup’s Evolution

    267: Smylie's RYDER CUP GAME SHOW + NBC’s Jon Miller on the Ryder Cup’s Evolution
    Sep 24 2025
    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

    #RyderCup #GolfPodcast #NBCSports #SmylieKaufman #TheSmylieShow #BethpageBlack #TeamUSA #TeamEurope #GolfHistory #RyderCup2025
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 266: Ryder Cup Preview with John Wood | Team USA Strategy & Bethpage Atmosphere

    266: Ryder Cup Preview with John Wood | Team USA Strategy & Bethpage Atmosphere
    Sep 22 2025
    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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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 265: Graeme McDowell: Medinah Ryder Cup Stories + Would Rory Accept Player-Captain Role in 2027?

    265: Graeme McDowell: Medinah Ryder Cup Stories + Would Rory Accept Player-Captain Role in 2027?
    Sep 17 2025
    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
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    1 hr and 6 mins