Alex Smalley

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast The Shotgun Start

Episode Appearances

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 18, 2026

1161: Aaron Rai and the PGA Championship

“Finished T3; made impressive weekend comeback after poor start; discussed as feel-good story”

PGA Championship course setup and venue selection strategyStrokes gained analytics vs. traditional golf course design philosophyMajor championship identity and consistency across venues

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The Shotgun Start · May 18, 2026

2026 PGA Championship Recap: Aaron Rai, Aronimink, and a bunched field under the microscope

“Final pairing contender; layup on par-4 and lack of fairway hits were discussed as memorable moments”

PGA Championship setup philosophy and course designMajor championship difficulty and player separationAaron Rai's career trajectory and work ethic narrative

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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 17, 2026

1160: Rahm, Ludvig, and 20 others trying to chase Alex Smalley down

“54-hole leader at 6-under par; shot impressive back-nine 31 after early bogeys; ranked 38th in data golf rankings”

PGA Championship course setup and pin placement strategyImpact of firm vs. soft greens on scoring and playabilityWeather volatility in major championship scoring

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The Shotgun Start · May 17, 2026

Saturday at the 2026 PGA Championship: Setup changes and a giant pack still in contention

“Leading the tournament at 6-under after shooting 31 on back nine despite disastrous start; major storyline”

PGA Championship setup strategy and green complexityShotgun start format and tee time advantage analysisRough management and scoring suppression mechanics

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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 16, 2026

1159: McNealy/Smalley lead, but setup is all the talk

“Co-leader at 4-under; leading field in putting; discussed as steady player unlikely to maintain lead through weekend”

PGA Championship course setup and pin placement strategyBunched leaderboards and major championship competitivenessPace of play enforcement and rules compliance

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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 15, 2026

1158: Seven Tied after Thursday at the PGA

“Shot 3-under; mother attending tournament; social media presence praised for engagement”

PGA Championship course setup and design philosophyRough grass variability and its impact on scoringFairway camber and slope as difficulty factors

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