Long Shots: VSiN's Golf Betting Podcast

The Long Shots Golf Betting Podcast gives a first look at The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, breaking down the latest betting odds, course changes, weather outlook, and the best value bets heading into golf's final major of the season.

 

Matt Brown, Wes Reynolds, and Kelley Bydlon discuss whether Scottie Scheffler's missed cut creates betting value, Rory McIlroy's chances of lifting the Claret Jug, Tommy Fleetwood's home-country narrative, and why players like Collin Morikawa, Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, and Viktor Hovland could offer value on the betting board.

 

The crew also analyzes Royal Birkdale's redesigned layout, key statistical profiles, Scottish Open trends, DFS strategy, outright picks, Top 20 bets, and how weather could dramatically impact scoring throughout the week.

 

Topics Covered:

 

Scottie Scheffler betting value after missed cut

Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood outlook

Royal Birkdale course breakdown and renovations

Weather forecast and winning score predictions

Open Championship betting trends

Best outright bets and longshots

DFS strategy and player rankings

Scottish Open takeaways

Best Top 20 betting opportunities

Early value across sportsbooks

 

If you're betting the Open Championship, this episode is packed with the analysis you need before placing your wagers.

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The countdown to The Open Championship is officially on!

 

This week on Long Shots, Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds recap the dramatic John Deere Classic, where Chris Gotterup claimed victory after Ben Kohles' heartbreaking collapse on the back nine. The guys discuss what went wrong, how they managed their betting cards, and what bettors can learn from another wild PGA Tour finish.

 

Then it's all about the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open. Kelley and Wes break down Renaissance Club, the key stats they're targeting, how weather and wind could impact betting strategy, and whether bombers or accurate drivers have the edge. They also discuss the return of LIV Golf players, course history, and how this week's event serves as the perfect tune-up before The Open Championship.

 

Finally, the guys reveal their favorite outright bets, Top 10s, Top 20s, sleepers, and longshots for one of the strongest fields of the golf season.

 

In this episode:

 

John Deere Classic betting recap

Ben Ben Kohles' late collapse & Chris Gotterup's win

Genesis Scottish Open course breakdown

Key betting stats and modeling strategy

Weather impact and draw considerations

Best outright bets and value plays

Early thoughts on The Open Championship betting market

 

If you're betting on the Scottish Open or preparing for The Open Championship, this episode is packed with insights to help build your card.

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The Long Shots Golf Betting Podcast is back with a full betting preview of the 2026 John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run.

Matt Brown, Wes Reynolds, and Kelley Bydlon recap Viktor Hovland's impressive victory over Scottie Scheffler at the Travelers Championship, discuss whether Hovland is officially back as a serious betting option, and examine why Scheffler's "slump" is still one of the most dominant stretches in golf.

The crew also takes an early look at The Open Championship odds, debates value on the betting board, and breaks down one of the PGA Tour's favorite birdie-fest venues.

Then it's time for the John Deere Classic betting card. The guys discuss course fit, key statistics, outright betting strategy, top-20 and top-10 plays, and several longshot sleepers, including Tom Kim, Chris Gotterup, Jackson Suber, Ben Kohles, Max Homa, Michael Kim, Keith Mitchell, and more.

If you're betting on this week's PGA Tour event, this episode covers everything you need before placing your wagers.

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On this episode of the Long Shots Golf Betting Podcast, Matt Brown and Wes Reynolds break down Wyndham Clark's impressive U.S. Open victory at Shinnecock Hills, discuss Sam Burns' near miss, and analyze how the challenging course setup impacted the world's best players. The guys also dive into the PGA Tour's major announcement regarding its new Championship Series and Challenger Series format set to debut in 2028, examining what the changes mean for professional golf's future.

Then it's all about the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. Matt and Wes preview the course, discuss the key stats they're targeting, break down their betting models, and reveal their favorite outright wagers for the week's signature PGA Tour event. From Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood to longshots like Aaron Rai, Brian Harman, and Ryan Gerard, get all the insights you need before placing your bets.

Topics Covered:

Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open

Sam Burns' heartbreaking runner-up finish

PGA Tour's 2028 Championship Series announcement

Travelers Championship course breakdown

Key betting metrics and model analysis

Scottie Scheffler outlook

Best outright bets and longshot picks

Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Aaron Rai, and more

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The U.S. Open is here, and the Long Shots crew is breaking down everything you need to know before one of golf’s toughest tests begins at Shinnecock Hills. Matt Brown, Wes Reynolds, and Kelley Bydlon dive into the latest odds board, discuss Scottie Scheffler’s pursuit of a career Grand Slam, analyze the impact of projected wind conditions, and examine how Shinnecock’s demanding setup could shape the championship.

 

The guys review key course characteristics, including wide fairways, punishing fescue rough, elevated greens, and challenging putting surfaces, before revealing the statistics they emphasized in their models. Plus, hear their outright bets, top 10 and top 20 plays, value picks, and longshot selections for the 2026 U.S. Open.

 

Whether you're looking for betting angles, player analysis, or insight into one of golf's biggest events, this episode has you covered.

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