225: Jason Dufner Interview: Chipping Tips, Dealing With Yips, and 😂 Vijah Singh Stories
On this episode, Smylie Kaufman sits down with Jason Dufner for a conversation about his incredible golf journey, from his humble beginnings as a walk-on at Auburn to his triumph at Oak Hill in the 2013 PGA Championship.
Jason goes in-depth on his putting “yips” and the work he’s done with a Navy SEAL, exchanging stories with Smylie about the mental side of professional golf. He also shares some chipping/pitching tips he’s learned from observing the game’s best, and tells some hilarious Vijay Singh practice round stories.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Jason Dufner joins the show
05:04 - Walking on at Auburn
11:05 - Becoming a pro
15:46 - Chuck Cook
18:46 - The waggle
21:40 - The “yips”
35:04 - 2013 PGA Championship
41:43 - Helping other pros
44:35 - Vijay Singh stories & short game tips
54:02 - Vijay’s shot out of the fairway bunker at Augusta National
57:20 - Dufnering
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1:01:24
224: PGA CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP: Scottie Scheffler Wins His Third Major 🏆
After a roller coaster Championship Sunday at Quail Hollow, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme react to Scottie Scheffler hoisting the Wanamaker Trophy for his third career major win, which leaves him halfway to a career Grand Slam. Smylie and Charlie also discuss what could have been for Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, and look a month ahead to the U.S. Open at Oakmont.
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1:04:33
223: Scottie’s MAJOR 🏆 To Lose? Recapping Saturday At The PGA Championship
Moments after watching Scottie Scheffler make birdie at the 18th to stretch his lead to three strokes, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down all the Saturday PGA Championship action from Quail Hollow.
Smylie and Charlie recap a thrilling five-under-in-five-holes finish to catapult Scottie to the top of the leaderboard, Bryson’s disastrous trip through the Green Mile, and Jon Rahm’s “hunger” to win within striking distance at a major for the first time in a while.
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222: Max Homa’s FRIDAY SURGE at Quail Hollow! PGA Championship Round 2 Recap Journal
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are once again on location at the end of the Green Mile, recapping all the Friday action from Quail Hollow as the PGA Championship heads to the weekend!
Scottie Scheffler turns an “out-of-sync” day into a three-under 68, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele make the cut on the number, and Max Homa posts the best round of his major career to vault into the top five. Smylie and Charlie discuss all of that, plus a handful of names that surprisingly missed the cut in the second major of the 2025 season.
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221: MUDBALLS! Recapping the First Round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow
From a set overlooking the 18th green at Quail Hollow, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the first round action on Thursday at the PGA Championship. Mudballs were the story of the day, with Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele both speaking up in post-round interviews after their approach shots at 16 were adversely impacted. Smylie and Charlie also take a look at a leaderboard missing many of the world's top players, and look at past majors for the last time a winner came from outside the top 50 in the world rankings.
Tune in tomorrow for another recap journal from the 18th green at Quail Hollow!
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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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