334: The Identity of the PGA Championship + Ryder Cup Captaincy with Shane Ryan

334: The Identity of the PGA Championship + Ryder Cup Captaincy with Shane Ryan

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May 26, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 334

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Shane Ryan joins The Smylie Show to discuss the PGA Championship's identity and the dynamics of the Ryder Cup.

Golf Digest’s Shane Ryan joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme fresh off the PGA Championship to unpack one of the strangest stories of major week: Garrick Higgo’s “late, but on time” tee-time penalty — and Shane’s now-viral follow-up question that cut straight through the confusion. From there, the conversation turns into a wide-ranging look at the modern PGA Championship: finding an identity in the wake of the move from August to May, whether Aronimink produced a fair major test, expectations for PGA Frisco next year, and what makes this championship feel so unique to the Masters, U.S. Open, and Open Championship. Shane also dives deep into the Ryder Cup, where he breaks down why Jim Furyk may actually be the right pick for Team USA, why Luke Donald and Europe continue to operate with such an edge, and whether the Americans are still searching for a system that can finally match Europe’s continuity. Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ and don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe! Chapters 00:00 Shane Ryan joins The Smylie Show 00:39 Garrick Higgo’s viral “late, but on time” moment 03:08 What is the PGA Championship’s identity now? 08:50 Was Aronimink a fair major test…

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Hosts: Smylie Kaufman, Charlie Hulme

Guest: Shane Ryan

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Organizations: PGA Championship, PGA Frisco, Europe, Team USA

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