Smylie Kaufman is joined by former PGA TOUR pro and TGL analyst Roberto Castro to unpack everything from TGL’s second season. After a full year on the broadcast, Roberto shares what he learned in the booth, how the league evolved from Year 1 to Year 2, and why the level of play and team strategy took such a big leap. They also dive into Los Angeles Golf Club’s championship run, the teams that impressed and disappointed, and how TGL can help younger players grow by competing alongside proven veterans.

Roberto also explains why certain players and teams seemed to improve as the season went on, what stood out behind the scenes, and what he’ll be watching heading into next season as TGL continues to expand.

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Chapters
0:00 Roberto Castro joins the show
0:35 Roberto’s first season on the TGL broadcast
2:50 Biggest TGL Season 2 takeaways
4:04 Why Los Angeles won it all
5:24 What TGL revealed about players’ form
7:08 How TGL helps young players develop
8:13 Most disappointing team of the season
9:29 What should change for next season?
12:36 Roberto’s early Season 3 outlook

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Gary Woodland completes one of the most emotional wins of the season at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down both the meaning of the moment and the golf that got it done. They dive into the harrowing neurological trauma Woodland's been dealing with privately and publicly on his seven-year journey back to the winner's circle, the ball-speed and putting numbers that stood out, and what this win means for Gary - and a number of other players inside and outside the OWGR Top 50 - as we look ahead to the Masters.

Smylie and Charlie then offer a reflection on arguably the biggest news in golf this week - Tiger Woods automobile accident which involved a set of charges from the Martin County Sheriff's Department, what it means in a golf context, and the societal reaction at large to one of the game's biggest figures.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Hello from the road!
1:48 Gary Woodland’s emotional Houston Open win
12:51 Masters OWGR Top-50 qualifiers
15:20 Other notes from Houston: aces for Shane Lowry and Adam Scott
17:08 Reacting to Tiger Woods accident and fallout
25:39 DP World Tour / Korn Ferry notes
27:17 Sepp Straka preview / Masters week lookahead

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Smylie Kaufman sits down with two elite perspectives in golf:

First, recent Arnold Palmer Invitational winner Akshay Bhatia joins to break down his victory at Bay Hill, his evolving game, and how confidence, putting, and mindset fueled his breakthrough.

Then, sports psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe joins to unpack the mental side of elite performance—highlighting Cam Young’s Players Championship win, pressure, confidence, and why perfection is the biggest myth in golf.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro & Akshay Bhatia on Winning Bay Hill
0:48 Joe Greiner Partnership & Lefty Advantage
3:40 Cross-Handed Chipping & Short Game Feel
6:25 Leading vs Chasing on the PGA Tour
8:55 Putting Breakthrough & Routine Changes
11:10 Ball Striking DNA & Shot Shaping
13:25 Driver Options & Shot Patterns
16:05 Augusta Strategy & Preparation
19:00 Confidence from Winning & Major Outlook
21:35 Tour Life, India Trip & Season Momentum
23:40 Bhrett McCabe Interview Begins – Cam Young & Players Championship
25:10 Understanding Elite Confidence & Self-Belief
30:40 Why “Perfect Golf” is a Myth
34:20 Handling Swing Breakdowns Under Pressure
38:40 Winning Without Your Best Stuff
41:45 Ryder Cup Experience & Competitive Edge
45:15 Chris Gotterup Conversation & Development Arc
47:30 Confidence Growth & Learning to Win
50:00 Mental Toughness vs Technical Perfection
52:30 What Separates Good Players from Great Ones
55:00 Closing Thoughts on Mindset & Performance

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