Mackenzie Hughes on the U.S. Open + the state of pro golf

This week, Smylie Kaufman sits down with PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes! In this episode, they recap the thrilling U.S. Open finish at Pinehurst and dissect its dramatic ending, preview the upcoming Travelers Championship, discuss the current state of LIV vs. PGA Tour merger, and share stories on what it's like to travel with family on tour. At the end of the episode, Charlie Hulme joins Smylie as they make their one-and-done picks for the Travelers Championship (via Instagram Live - follow us @thesmylieshow if you don't already!).

Highlights:

- U.S. Open Recap: Rory vs. Bryson showdown

- Current state of LIV and PGA Tours

- Family on Tour: The joys and challenges

- Traveler's Championship Preview: Course insights and strategies

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro

1:06 - 2024 US Open at Pinehurst

3:27 - Putting discussion

8:08 - State of Golf Today

16:51 - Signature Events Player Count

19:57 - PGA Tour Points System

28:20 - Losing to Lashley at Rocket Mortgage

30:08 - Contending in Canada

38:15 - Traveling with Family on Tour

49:20 - Presidents Cup Aspirations

55:29 - Travelers Championship Preview

59:43 - Travelers Championship One-and-Done picks