Tour pros are good—we all know that. But how much better are the very best Tour pros compared to their peers further down the leaderboards? In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg about how often Tour players hit the green from 175 yards in the fairway. The comparison: the top 10 players in the world versus those ranked from 150–175. How big is the gap betwe ... Show More
Yesterday
SMS - 175 Yard Par 3, Average Score, Scratch, 10, and 20
From a reasonably long par 3, what scores are typical for golfers of different levels? In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg about scoring averages on a 175-yard par 3. Tiny spoiler: there's a bonus question in this episode, and the answer there provides real insight into cours ... Show More
11m 43s
May 7
LIV, the Fitzpatricks, and Koepka
One episode, a few professional golf topics. In this edition, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about the unfolding confirmation of the end of PIF funding for LIV and what that might mean for the future of that league—and its players. Then they shift gears to the PGA Tour, where Matt and ... Show More
31m 37s
Dec 2024
Maverick McNealy: His First PGA TOUR Win + Hockey Training for Swing Speed
The Smylie Show closes out 2025 by catching up with the final PGA TOUR winner of the season, Maverick McNealy. Mav talks to Smylie about his first win on TOUR at the RSM Classic, retooling his swing to recover from a major injury, and how his hockey background translates to incre ... Show More
51m 21s
Feb 2025
THE BRYAN BROS: Trick Shots, Tour Wins, and YouTube Stardom
From trick shots to PGA Tour dreams, this episode of The Smylie Show dives into the incredible journey of the Bryan Bros, Wesley and George, as they share their journey as both professional golfers and YouTube sensations. They recap their early days growing up in South Carolina, ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 2025
The Economics of Golf
What does golf tell us about money, power, and the way economies work? From billion-dollar sponsorship deals to the rise of LIV Golf, from Tiger Woods to Trump’s golf courses, the fairways of golf are lined with lessons about globalisation, soft power, and the business of status. ... Show More
48m 21s
May 2023
Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - A Conversation with Golf Influencer Paige Spiranac
<p>On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former professional golfer and social media influencer Paige Spiranac for a lengthy conversation in which J-Mac and Paige discuss the first time she went viral, why she takes such a hands-on approach to social media, the importance of con ... Show More
36m 32s
Aug 2025
Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Cowboys A “Dak Injury” Away From Disaster, Winning Season For Bears? LIV Tour’s Top Golfers
Colin’s top takes of the week. First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk about the potential for a disastrous season looming for the Dallas Cowboys (2:45), the potential expansion of the college football playoff to 24 teams (10:45) and their expected win ... Show More
28m 28s