Long Shots: VSiN's Golf Betting Podcast

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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The Long Shots crew is back with a special early look at the 2026 U.S. Open from Shinnecock Hills. Matt Brown, Wes Reynolds, and Kelley Bydlon break down the opening odds board, Scottie Scheffler's pursuit of the career Grand Slam, and how the challenging setup at Shinnecock could impact betting strategy.

 

The guys discuss whether Scheffler's recent "slump" is creating value, analyze the biggest contenders, including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, and Tommy Fleetwood, and examine injury concerns surrounding Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, and Jake Knapp.

 

Plus, they dive into course conditions, weather forecasts, wind projections, key statistical categories, outright betting strategies, placement markets, and how to build a winning betting card for one of golf's toughest tests.

 

If you're betting the U.S. Open, this episode provides valuable insight into the field, course setup, and early wagering opportunities before the tournament begins.

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Kelley Bydlon (@KelleyBydlon) and Wes Reynolds (@WesReynolds1) head north of the border to break down the RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. The guys dive into how the renovated North Course played in its debut last year, what skill sets translate to this par-70 layout, and which players are set up for a big week in Caledon. Plus, Kelley and Wes share their outright picks, placements, and best bets before the PGA TOUR's final tune-up ahead of the U.S. Open.

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In this episode of Long Shots, Matt Brown, Wes Reynolds, and Kelley Bydlon break down everything you need to know for the 2026 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. The crew recaps Russell Henley's dramatic playoff victory over Eric Cole at the Charles Schwab Challenge, discusses betting frustrations from last week's leaderboard surprises, and analyzes whether rising stars like Ludvig Åberg can finally close on Sunday.

 

The team dives deep into Muirfield Village's demanding layout, highlighting the key statistics bettors should focus on, including approach play, scrambling, bogey avoidance, and total driving. Plus, they debate Scottie Scheffler's chances of winning a third consecutive Memorial title, discuss the best betting strategies for dealing with the world's No. 1 golfer, and reveal their favorite outright picks, top-10 bets, and value plays for one of the PGA Tour's premier signature events.

 

Whether you're looking for outright winners, placement bets, DFS insights, or expert golf betting analysis, this episode has everything you need before tee-off at the Memorial Tournament.

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