267: Smylie's RYDER CUP GAME SHOW + NBC’s Jon Miller on the Ryder Cup’s Evolution

It’s Ryder Cup week! Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme get things rolling with trivia, stats, and stories before welcoming Jon Miller, NBC Sports President of Acquisitions & Partnerships, who was instrumental in bringing the Ryder Cup to NBC. From the legendary 1991 “War on the Shore” to today’s global stage at Bethpage, Jon shares behind-the-scenes stories, strategy insights, and how the Ryder Cup has evolved into one of golf’s biggest events. Presented by Johnnie Walker, this episode dives into the atmosphere, the rookies, the captains, and what makes this event so unique for fans, players, and TV. Chapters 0:00 – Intro & Ryder Cup week vibes 2:20 – Johnnie Walker “Spirit of the Cup” kickoff 5:40 – Smylie’s Ryder Cup prep & trivia setup 7:30 – Ryder Cup true/false game begins 12:40 – Keegan Bradley stories & player stats 19:40 – Smylie’s game show hosting flashback 22:40 – Tommy Fleetwood’s Ryder Cup dominance 26:00 – Team USA records & trivia twists 30:20 – More Ryder Cup stats & surprises 34:20 – JT, Cantlay, and U.S. singles records 40:10 – Momentum swings & session breakdowns 49:40 – Europe’s edge in key sessions 52:40 – Rookie impact at the Ryder Cup 55:40 – Conversation with Jon Miller begins 57:20 – How NBC first got the Ryder Cup 1:02:20 – War on the Shore & dramatic moments 1:09:40 – How Ryder Cup TV coverage evolved 1:12:20 – Captains, strategy, and Sunday pairings 1:13:30 – Crowds at Bethpage & fan culture 1:15:10 – Favorite chants & Ryder Cup atmosphere 1:18:10 – Jon Miller’s prediction for Bethpage 1:19:20 – Closing thanks & future live show talk 1:20:30 – Wrapping up: next stop, Bethpage #RyderCup #GolfPodcast #NBCSports #SmylieKaufman #TheSmylieShow #BethpageBlack #TeamUSA #TeamEurope #GolfHistory #RyderCup2025