253: Chris Gotterup: Jersey Roots, Winning 🏆 On Tour, and Ryder Cup Goals 🇺🇸
Fresh off a trip abroad that saw him win the Scottish Open and place third at the Open Championship, Chris Gotterup joins Smylie Kaufman on the Smylie Show!
Chris details his journey from junior golfer in New Jersey to rising star on the PGA TOUR, discussing early influences, challenges faced during the COVID pandemic, and his transition from college golf at Rutgers to Oklahoma. Chris reflects on his stellar recent play, experiences at major tournaments, and his aspirations for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Chris's Early Life and Golf Journey
05:34 Transitioning from Rutgers to Oklahoma
08:22 The Impact of COVID on Chris' Career
10:47 College Golf Experience and Development
13:36 Turning Pro and Early Challenges
16:30 The Importance of Mental Focus in Golf
19:11 US Open Experience and Performance
21:55 The Road to the Ryder Cup
24:35 Reflections on the PGA Tour and Future Goals
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252: Ryder Cup Dilemma: Who Makes the Cut? Plus, Cam Young's Breakthrough Win!
Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as they dive into Cam Young’s first victory in a runaway at the Wyndham Championship, what it means for him going forward, and how this could shake up the Ryder Cup selections 🇺🇸 They also preview the upcoming tour playoffs, and tease an exciting episode featuring Ryder Cup hopeful Chris Gotterup dropping later this week. Stay tuned, like, comment, & subscribe!
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & Overview
2:31 Cam Young's Victory
15:01 Ryder Cup Selections
30:01 Tour Playoffs Preview
45:01 Chris Gotterup Interview Teaser
50:01 Closing Thoughts
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251: Harris English Interview: Career Challenges, Major Highlights, and Ryder Cup Memories
Join Smylie Kaufman as he welcomes Harris English to the show! Harris shares insights from his incredible season, including a win and two runner-up major championship finishes. Dive into Harris's inspiring, challenging, rollercoaster journey from his junior golf days in Georgia to his rise in the PGA Tour, and hear about the trials and triumphs that have shaped his career. Whether you're a golf enthusiast or just love a good comeback story, this episode is packed with inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories from the no. 8 ranked golfer in the world!
CHAPTERS:
Intro - 0:00
Harris's Early Days in Georgia - 2:15
Junior Golf Experiences - 5:30
College Golf and Transition to Professional - 10:45
Challenges on the PGA Tour - 18:00
Major Achievements and Wins - 25:20
Ryder Cup Experience - 32:10
Overcoming Injuries and Setbacks - 40:00
Current Season Highlights - 47:30
Closing Thoughts and Future Goals - 55:00
With just one week remaining in the PGA TOUR regular season before the FedEx Cup playoffs begin, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss Kurt Kitayama’s win at the 3M Open, Joaquin Niemann’s win on LIV, and where strong weeks for Jake Knapp and Chris Gotterup position them for Team USA Ryder Cup picks. Producer Jaxon Brown joins for his first extended show cameo to give his boots-on-the-ground report from TPC Twin Cities, and recaps his favorite moments from Happy Gilmore 2 with Smylie. Finally, Charlie brings some group chat beef to the show, as rumors that his North Carolina Tar Heels will join Smylie’s LSU Tigers in the SEC are heating up.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
05:00 Kurt Kitiyama's Victory and Its Implications
13:05 Joaquin Neimann
20:56 Jake Knapp
26:52 Ryder Cup Considerations and Player Rankings
29:24 Ryder Cup Team Dynamics
33:04 Player Performances and FedEx Cup Standings
36:57 Emerging Talents and Expectations
43:28 On-the-Ground Insights from TPC Twin Cities
48:37 Happy Gilmore 2: A Review
53:08 North Carolina's Potential SEC Move?!
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249: Recapping 2025 Major Highlights 🏆 Early Picks for 2026 Majors
While we've sadly wrapped up the 2025 major season - where did the time go?? - Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme take a look back at the year's biggest golf tournaments to relive their favorite memories, compare their preseason picks to the actual winners, and analyze who over- and underperformed. Smylie and Charlie also take a way-too-early look at the 2026 major slate, discuss venues, and make some predictions as to who will take home the hardware. Let's hear your predictions in the comments!
Chapters
00:00 The Aftermath of the 2025 Major Season
04:29 The Masters
20:35 PGA Championship
32:18 US Open
44:08 Memorable Moments from the Major Season
47:16 Looking Ahead to 2026: Major Predictions
52:51 Evaluating Player Performances in Major Championships
57:36 The Impact of Live Golf on Major Competitions
01:07:44 2026 Major Championship Odds and Predictions
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Smylie Kaufman is a PGA Tour winner, pro golf broadcaster, and the host of "The Smylie Show". Every week, along with his producer and co-host Charlie Hulme, Smylie provides insights and analysis on the game of golf (along with a handful of other miscellaneous items), in addition to sharing long-form conversations with Tour pros and other celebrities who love the game.
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