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PGA Championship Preview: Why Aronimink Could Favor the Bombers

5/13/20261 hr 14 min

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are on site in Philadelphia for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, breaking down the course, the conditions, and the players best suited to contend for the Wanamaker Trophy.

But first! A quick chat about their studio for the day at Cobbs Creek. Check out the exciting project in the works that could turn into a PGA TOUR venue while supporting educational opportunities for children in Philadelphia at cobbscreek.org.

The guys discuss why Aronimink could favor long hitters, how soft conditions and patchy rough may impact scoring, the ongoing debate...

Clips

Trees vs. Modern Pros
Bold Winning Score Prediction
Smylie’s Pick: Jon Rahm
Host Scouting Report On Smylie
What The PGA Sets Out To Do

Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

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  2. Charlie Hulme· Host0:52

    Can I hang in there?

  3. Speaker 10:54

    And there it is.

  4. Charlie Hulme· Host0:54

    Dude, that's Smiley Kaufman for 61. Wow.

  5. Speaker 10:58

    Featuring Smiley Kaufman.

  6. Charlie Hulme· Host1:02

    If you were on a local IHOP at a PGA tour event, you might see Hideki Matsuyama. Really? Clear up in the stance. Strengthen the grip.

  7. Speaker 11:09

    His co-host, Charlie Hume.

  8. Charlie Hulme· Host1:13

    He's now picked five- [laughs] ... of the last eight winners on the PGA tour. Oh, it's going in the hole. Please go in the hole. Please go in the hole. Please go in the hole. Yes. [laughs] Tommy, Tommy, baby.

  9. Speaker 11:23

    And the biggest names in golf.

  10. Smylie Kaufman· Co-host1:25

    That's a great question. Can I talk about it? I don't think I'm ready.

  11. Unknown speaker1:28

    [laughs]

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