235: JJ Spaun's Major Breakthrough 🏆 U.S. Open Champion At Oakmont On Father's Day
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap a truly wild finish to the 125th U.S. Open, including five players holding a share of the lead at one point on the back nine at Oakmont. Eventual champion JJ Spaun won in style, finishing birdie-birdie after a chaotic five-over start to post the only under-par score of the week at the demanding Pennsylvania venue.
Smylie and Charlie discuss the big implications for Ryder Cup qualification, Rory McIlroy's strange week that culminated with the best round of the day on Sunday, and whether Scottie Scheffler's schedule needs changing if he is to contend in future U.S. Open championships.
We discuss all of that and more - including a Happy Father's Day to all from our show. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf talk and breakdown of major championships.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - JJ Spaun: Win Probability Outlook
02:40 - Early Struggles
08:00 - Rain Delay
11:35 - Back 9 Surge
19:14 - 64-Foot Putt
31:46 - Ryder Cup
38:17 - Robert MacIntyre
38:45 - Adam Scott and Sam Burns
47:53 - Rory McIlroy
54:50 - Jon Rahm
01:00:10 - Scottie Scheffler
01:04:33 - Pittsburgh & Oakmont
01:07:41 - Like & Subscribe
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234: U.S. Open Round 3 Recap 🏆 Could Scottie Scheffler Win The U.S. Open With A Sunday 63???
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap moving day at Oakmont, which began in the rain and concluded with Smylie's fellow LSU Tiger, Sam Burns, sleeping on the lead once again at the 2025 U.S. Open.
Smylie witnessed Adam Scott's round-of-the-day 67 firsthand on the NBC broadcast, and breaks down what the Australian will need to do Sunday to become the second-oldest U.S. Open winner and add a second major to his trophy case.
SK and CH also discuss the days that Viktor Hovland and JJ Spaun had - both near the top of the leaderboard, but a shot further off after bogeying 18 to finish their respective days.
We get a special Father's Day cameo from Smylie's dad Jeff - aka the "Squirrel Man" - and an update on the Rain Shorts movement after Charlie's Turnpike Hike in full gear. Make sure you're subscribed for a full recap of the 2025 U.S. Open on Sunday night!
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233: U.S. Open Round 2 Recap 🏆 Burns & Hovland Surge + Scheffler's Range Session
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap day two of the 2025 U.S. Open, where a difficult Thursday at Oakmont gave way to an even tougher Friday. Sam Burns' 65 was the round of the day and sees him atop the leaderboard heading to the weekend, while Viktor Hovland lurks two shots behind in search of his first major.
Smylie and Charlie discuss a testy range session for Scottie Scheffler, some shocking names that missed the cut, and how the Oakmont test will change on Saturday after receiving a ton of rain at the end of the day.
CH debuts his rain shorts on the pod while SK asks life's most pressing squirrel questions - make sure you're subscribed for our daily recaps from the 2025 U.S. Open!
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232: U.S. Open Round 1 Recap 🏆 Rahm's Return To Major Glory?
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap day one of the 2025 U.S. Open, which tested the patience of the game's best while allowing ten rounds under par. Smylie spent his day following the group of Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth, and Dustin Johnson, and has a bold statement to make after watching Rahm drive the ball around Oakmont. Smylie then runs through a list of pre-tournament favorites who struggled on Thursday - including Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Rory McIlroy - to predict whether or not they'll be around for the weekend.
We cover everything from rain shorts to Smylie dabbing for Jordan birdies in a fun episode from the driving range at Oakmont - make sure you're subscribed for our daily recaps from the 2025 U.S. Open!
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231: Previewing the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont: The Hardest Course in Golf?
With the 2025 U.S. Open set to begin this week at Oakmont, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss quotes from Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas in preparation for what is arguably the most difficult test in major championship golf. Smylie analyzes the large, fast, and dramatically sloped green complexes at Oakmont, and the role that the poa annua grass on those greens could help determine this week's winner. Smylie and Charlie also go in-depth on biggest names tipped to win at Oakmont, and make their picks for the week.
From Bryson DeChambeau’s precision to John Rahm’s mindset, they analyze top contenders, highlight form players, and even discuss under-the-radar picks. Plus, the crew shares hilarious travel stories, from culturally immersive Airbnbs to Taco Bell pit stops, showcasing the lighter side of major championship weeks.
🏌️♂️ Highlights include:
- Smylie’s expert take on Oakmont’s insane course design and difficulty.
- Player strategies to handle those tricky greens and dense roughs.
- Bold picks and predictions for the U.S. Open, including long shots and favorites.
- Fun debates on who has what it takes to win this week.
Join Smylie and Charlie for this entertaining and insightful U.S. Open preview. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights, laughs, and behind-the-scenes stories!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - INTRO
04:42 - Oakmont course setup
06:37 - Discussing rough length
09:13 - Oakmont green complexes
18:16 - Latest outright winner odds
19:01 - Rory McIlroy
23:50 - Scottie Scheffler
27:17 - Bryson DeChambeau
32:16 - Jon Rahm
35:24 - Xander Schauffele
40:04 - Ludvig Aberg
48:54 - Picking a DFS lineup
54:11 - One and Done picks
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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