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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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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The Long Shots Golf Betting Podcast previews the upcoming Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club following Wyndham Clark’s incredible 30-under performance at the Byron Nelson. Hosts Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds break down why low-scoring shootouts continue dominating the PGA Tour and why elite putting remains the difference-maker when cashing golf bets.

The crew dives into Colonial’s narrow fairways, small greens, and the famous “Horrible Horseshoe” stretch while highlighting the most important betting metrics for success, including strokes gained approach, good drives gained, scrambling, and bentgrass putting. They also share their favorite outright betting cards, placement bets, sleeper picks, and DFS targets for the week.

Featured golfers include Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Alex Smalley, J. J. Spaun, Tony Finau, Rio Takeda, Harry Hall, Sungjae Im, and Ludvig Åberg as the hosts debate betting value in a weaker PGA Tour field.

If you're searching for PGA Tour betting picks, Charles Schwab Challenge predictions, golf DFS strategy, outright betting value, and expert golf betting analysis, this episode has everything you need before tee-off at Colonial.

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