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Feb 2025
1h 44m

Could Ludvig Aberg Be the Next World No....

The Smylie Show
About this episode

Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on this episode of The Smylie Show, as they discuss Ludvig Åberg’s dramatic win at Torrey Pines, break down his multiple memorable shots from the tournament, and analyze what this victory means for his future on the PGA Tour. They also cover the wild weather at Genesis, highlight moments from Scottie Scheffler, Mav McNealy, and more.

 

Plus:

- Charlie shares his simulator golf epiphany 🏌️‍♂️

- A deep dive into the most iconic par threes in golf 🌍

- Maverick McNealy’s surprising run and other rising stars to watch 🚀

- Hot takes on AimPoint, putting trends, and the future of U.S. Ryder Cup picks! 🇺🇸

 

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:58 - Smylie's Round at Vestavia

05:38 - Genesis Invitational Recap

09:03 - Par 3 Power Rankings

13:39 - Sunday at Torrey

18:50 - Ludvig

27:30 - Max and Rick Analyze Genesis Final Round

29:08 - Ryder Cup

31:43 - Maverick McNeely: Dark Horse for Ryder Cup

33:10 - McNealy on Slow Play

39:04 - 7 Wood

40:35 - Aimpoint

43:20 - Should Putter Be Shortest Club?

46:10 - Should Aimpoint Be Banned?

52:20 - Early Season Thoughts

53:20 - Rory on PGA Tour and LIV Golf

59:35 - Importance of Golf Reunification

1:08:45 - LIV has Best Fields?

1:26:53 - How LIV Golf Could Work

1:32:09 - Final Thoughts

1:39:29 - Charles Howell

1:44:12 - Final Thoughts Again

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