Long Shots: VSiN's Golf Betting Podcast

The major championship season is over, but the PGA Tour rolls on with the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. Matt Brown, Wes Reynolds, and Kelley Bydlon recap Ryan Fox's surprising Open Championship victory at Royal Birkdale before turning their attention to one of the most volatile events on the PGA Tour calendar.

The crew breaks down everything you need to know about TPC Twin Cities, including why water hazards dominate the strategy, the key statistics to target, and whether distance or accuracy matters more off the tee. They also discuss Scottie Scheffler's chances as a massive favorite and whether bettors should attack the "Without Scheffler" market instead.

Plus, the guys reveal their favorite outright bets, sleepers, and value plays for the week, including Doug Ghim, Max Homa, Ben Kohles, Jordan Smith, John Keefer, William Mouw, Tom Kim, Jesper Svensson, Joel Dahmen, and more.

Topics Covered:

Ryan Fox wins The Open Championship

Sam Burns' near-miss and betting heartbreak

3M Open course preview at TPC Twin Cities

Key stats: Strokes Gained Approach, Ball Striking, Birdie Rate

Scottie Scheffler betting discussion

Best outright bets and longshots

FedEx Cup playoff implications

DFS and betting strategy for the 3M Open

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The final major championship of the year is here, and the Long Shots crew is breaking down everything you need to know before The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Matt Brown, Wes Reynolds, and Kelley Bydlon dive into the renovated Royal Birkdale layout, discussing how course changes, weather conditions, fairway bunkers, and links golf strategy will impact this year's championship. The crew debates whether accuracy or distance will be the key to success before revealing the statistics driving their betting models.

Then it's time for the picks. Hear why the team is backing players like Collin Morikawa, Matt Fitzpatrick, Sam Burns, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose, Russell Henley, Chris Gotterup, and Scottie Scheffler to contend for the Claret Jug.

If you're looking for Open Championship betting insight, outright picks, top-20 wagers, course analysis, and golf betting strategy, this episode has everything you need before Thursday's opening round.

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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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