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Jul 2024
1h 9m

3M Open Recap: Jhonattan Vegas victory +...

The Smylie Show
About this episode

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme as the duo discusses:

 

- Jhonattan Vegas's remarkable return to the winner's circle with his victory at the 3M Open.

- The intriguing dynamics of the PGA Tour as they gear up for the FedEx Cup playoffs.

- A sneak peek at Smylie’s recent golf trip to Ireland, joined by Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth.

- The ongoing Player of the Year debate between Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, weighing their stats and future performances, and how the Olympic golf events might influence the conversation.

 

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:45 - 3M Open Recap

14:16 - Signature Event Points Breakdown

19:41 - Comparing Min Woo Lee to Signature Event Players

23:05 - PGA Tour Goals and Objectives

25:12 - PGA Tour Information Gathering Insights

30:53 - Reality of Relegation Systems in Golf

37:51 - PGA Tour Card Allocation

41:53 - LIV vs. PGA Tour Schedule Comparison

47:20 - Future of Golf Predictions

48:57 - 2025 LIV Golf Schedule Overview

56:45 - Richard Bland Lifetime Earnings Overview

59:10 - LIV Trivia

59:30 - Player of the Year Debate

01:05:45 - One and Done Update

01:07:06 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

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