On the Tee with Rickie Fowler

After more than a year of struggles with the putter, Scottie Scheffler put together a brilliant performance in the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational that could take the world #1 to even higher heights if he keeps it up. Smylie and Charlie wonder if Smylie could win his next three starts given his track record at the PLAYERS, Houston Open, and the Masters. SK and CH also recap Smylie's well-received Friday Happy Hour coverage featuring Jordan Spieth and Max Homa at the API, and the return of a familiar face this week at the PLAYERS.

Smylie Kaufman is joined by Chad Mumm, the executive producer of Netflix's hit golf series "Full Swing," as season two premieres. Smylie and Chad discuss major storylines ranging from Rory's last-minute participation in season 1 (and full episode in season 2), the emotion behind both Joel Dahmen and Wyndham Clark's episodes, and the arc that led to this season's Rickie Fowler episode. Plus ... could there be a Spring Breakers episode in the future?? Only time will tell!

00:14 how Chad got into this profession

03:09 the level of access Full Swing had to behind-the-scenes moments

05:52 educating new audiences on how golf works

07:38 the impact Full Swing had on Joel Dahmen

10:21 the process of choosing which players will be featured

12:45 any players who regretted saying certain things on camera?

15:56 how would Chad describe season 2 of Full Swing

18:29 getting Rory to participate in Full Swing season 1

21:08 the luck involved in finding the most compelling player storylines

26:28 why LIV was featured less heavily in season 2

29:10 Rory comparing himself to his peers, like Brooks Koepka

30:56 Smylie's favorite episode of season 2, the Wyndham Clark ep

33:36 how much Smylie enjoyed the way each episode ended, and the music choices

36:29 Smylie relating to the Rickie Fowler episode in season 2

38:28 Will there be a Spring Breakers episode in the future???

39:53 Golf becoming "cool"

43:16 How much more footage was captured for season 2 compared to season 1?

47:25 Will Smylie make a comeback to get featured on Full Swing?

48:01 The two Ryder Cup episodes that close out season 2

56:28 Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup snub

58:44 Go watch season 2 of Full Swing now!

Fresh off the course at PGA National and on the road to Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Smylie Kaufman throws in some earbuds to recap the Cognizant Classic with Charlie Hulme. Smylie walked with the latest first-time winner on the PGA Tour - Austin Eckroat - as he finished his final round, and gives some insight into the potential Eckroat has to become a star. While the "Smylie Bump" did not propel Shane Lowry to victory, SK and CH discuss whether his fourth-place finish following Jake Knapp's win should be a recruiting tool to get more Tour pros on the pod. Finally, in recapping Anthony Kim's debut on LIV, Charlie declares his allegiance to the "Wild Cards" as Smylie attempts to recruit AK to the Cleeks.

Shane Lowry and Smylie Kaufman reunite during "Honda" (now Cognizant) week to relive their opening of the 2016 tournament broadcast by promptly hitting two balls in the water and getting fined for their reactions. Shane explains why he would solve golf's distance debate without rolling back the golf ball, and proposes an alternate solution. Shane also relives the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, and why he bristled at the suggestion that he was the "last" pick on Team Europe.

0:14 Shane's stay-at-home dad job this weekend with his daughters

1:42 Do his daughters like to play golf?

3:10 Shane's Gaelic football heritage

9:48 How Shane picked up golf in County Offaly, Ireland

17:01 Shane and Smylie's wedge practice as kids

19:28 The evolution of Shane's opinion on Florida golf

20:38 Shane puts together the perfect Ireland golf trip

28:35 When Shane originally moved from Ireland

30:57 Discussing the WGC at Firestone CC

32:18 Living and practicing in Jupiter, Florida

33:27 Shane's ball-testing day with golf balls that would conform to USGA + R&A rollback

36:13 Shane's proposed solution to increased distance in golf

38:42 Shane recaps the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome

41:06 Responding to doubters after Luke Donald made Shane a captain's pick

46:36 What makes Sepp Straka such a good player

47:52 Shane on his battle with Sepp Straka in the rain at 2022 Honda Classic

49:20 Shane and Smylie relive their infamous tee shots in the "Bear Trap" at PGA National in 2016

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme begin the show with a victory lap of sorts after watching friend of the pod Jake Knapp notch his first PGA Tour win, as a rookie, at the Mexico Open. SK explains the approach of a Tour pro sleeping on a four-shot lead, then trying to win without your best stuff. With LIV rumors heating up surrounding likely names (Anthony Kim) and not-so-likely ones (Rory McIlroy), Smylie and Charlie discuss the state of the fracture in men's professional golf. Finally, we return with another installation of "Swing Notes," announce our headcover giveaway winner, and make our one-and-done picks for the Cognizant Classic.

Smylie Kaufman talks to Kolby "K-Wayne" Tullier about his path from being told he wouldn't walk, to becoming one of the most prolific trainers in professional golf. Kolby tells SK that he was part of the "OG Stable" in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where Kolby started his first gym. Kolby now trains Justin Thomas, Max Homa, Tom Kim, and Tommy Fleetwood, among others.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss a wide-ranging assortment of topics surrounding the Genesis Invitational, including Hideki Matsuyama's historic Sunday charge to a 62, how much Tiger Woods has left in the tank, and the conspiracy theories linking In-N-Out to the influenza outbreak at the tournament. SK and CH also theorize as to why the core group of American stars seem to be in the midst of a slump, and break down some swing video.

Smylie Kaufman joins the show fresh off a wild week at the WM Phoenix Open that saw him sprinting to the 16th hole at 6:30 am on Saturday, then calling shots at the par three later that day alongside Kevin Kisner. Smylie and Charlie Hulme discuss all of that, plus concerns stemming from several player/fan incidents that boiled over at the traditionally rowdy event. SK also details his Sunday walk alongside Scottie Scheffler, and how stunning the OWGR No. 1's display of talent was despite finishing tied for third.

PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp talks to Smylie Kaufman about his professional journey from working security at a bar, to finishing third in the third start of his rookie season at Torrey Pines. Jake also discusses how his love for weightlifting has translated into a golf swing with easy power (with a bench/squat/ball speed/clubhead speed reveal!), and compares 2020 Call of Duty routines with SK.

0:11 Biggest check Jake & Smylie ever cashed in pro golf

2:19 Jake's finish at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines

7:47 experiencing the Waste Management Open for the first time

11:48 Jake's professional journey

23:19 working as security at "The Country Club"

35:38 Jake's bench/squat max

42:11 The bodybuilder diet

42:45 Jake's ball speed/clubhead speed

50:19 Video games

For the first time in show history, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme record the pod together on location in Pebble Beach!

SK & CH begin discussing a fun week of golf and shoots for the channel on the Monterey Peninsula, including a round at Spyglass Hill the day after being used for the AT&T Pro-Am, and an insanely windy trip around the back nine at Pacific Grove Golf Links.

Up next is a recap of the week in pro golf, including a 60 for Wyndham Clark and a 59 for Joaquin Niemann that propelled both players to 54-hole wins on their respective tours.

Finally, Smylie and Charlie review the PGA Tour's deal with the SSG, what's been said on the topic by Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy, and what impact the deal will have on fans of pro golf.