273: Golf's NEW BIG 3? Tommy Fleetwood's Incredible Run + Life Updates + Ryder Cup Look-back
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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272: Fix Your Swing: Smylie Kaufman's Lesson with Tony Ruggiero aka "The Dewsweeper"
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
#Golf #GolfLesson #SmylieKaufman #TonyRuggiero #GolfSwing #GolfTips #GolfInstruction #GolfCoach #TheSmylieShow #GolfImprovement #PGA #GolfDigest #Dewsweeper
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271: Tony Ruggiero on Building Champions & Fixing Smylie’s Swing | The DEWSWEEPER Interview
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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270: Europe Wins Away Ryder Cup At Bethpage: The American Singles Rally Falls Short
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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269: A WILD Day at Bethpage: DAY 2 JOURNAL
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
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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