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Ep 22Safeway Open 2020 best bets and DFS picks with expert Drew Mathews
The new PGA Tour season is here! And we have a true expert to help us break down the Safeway Open. A past winner of the DraftKings Millionaire Maker, Drew Mathews from Fade the Noise, joins us to talk about his approach to predicting golf tournaments and offers advice on strategy for the Average Joe. Drew also gives his betting and DFS picks for the season’s first event, plus an early look at his U.S. Open bets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 21Tour Championship 2020 best bets, plus some early U.S. Open picks
Another crazy sweat, plus some crazy, big-time cash-outs. We’re back to recap an electric BMW Championship and give some best bets for the 2020 Tour Championship. One of our degenerates is on his honeymoon, but that didn’t stop him from stopping by to give his picks for East Lake. The crew details how you should spend your bullets this week before gearing up for the U.S. Open at Winged Foot in a few weeks (37:03). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 20BMW Championship 2020 best bets and DFS value picks with Eric Patterson
Will Dustin Johnson continue to dominate? How about Daniel Berger? Our experts, joined by Eric Patterson of The Score, break down the 2020 BMW Championship. Patterson, who hit on DJ last week (so did Steve Hennessey), explains why he still likes the continued value oddsmakers are offering on Tiger Woods. And what should we expect from Olympia Fields? The Chicago-area gem hasn’t hosted a PGA Tour event since 2003, so a little course knowledge could go a long way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 192020 Northern Trust best bets with handicapping legend (and new golf bettor) Dave Essler
It’s playoff time! This amazing run of great golf continues with the FedEx Cup playoffs, as all of the top 125 players in the standings will tee it up at TPC Boston this week. We welcome Dave Essler, veteran handicapper and a new golf bettor, onto the show to relive his Wyndham Championship heartbreak and get his thoughts on the Northern Trust. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 18Wyndham Championship 2020 expert picks with our Sedgefield CC guru Shane Ryan
We’ve caught our breath after a thrilling (and profitable) PGA Championship, and we’re ready to handicap the 2020 Wyndham Championship. For that, we asked Golf Digest contributor and North Carolina resident Shane Ryan to join us. Shane has covered the event at Sedgefield Country Club multiple times, so he helps our resident degenerates pinpoint the important stats for the week to pick some more winning predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 17MAJOR WEEK is here! 2020 PGA Championship best bets with Joe HOUSE and a complete breakdown of the year’s first major
Finally, after 54 long weeks, we can declare it major season in golf! We welcomed The Ringer’s Joe House to break down which favorite he’s fading this week, whether Tiger Woods is among his early-week bets and which matchups he’s eyeing up this week. Our experts run down this full field to discuss their best bets and longshot plays for the 2020 PGA Championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 16WGC-FedEx St. Jude 2020 picks with The Tour Junkies, plus HUGE PGA Tour/sports betting news
Before The Tour Junkies join us to break down the 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, we explain why the PGA Tour made big news in the sports betting world with its DraftKings partnership (7:08). Our experts bring in the Tour Junkies (12:49) for their analysis of TPC Southwind and favorite DFS plays, including some very early PGA Championship picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 153M Open 2020 picks and DFS advice, plus phenomenal Phil Mickelson betting stories with Jason Sobel
Another tournament, another winner. Golf betting is tough, so excuse the victory laps from the boys. Golf Digest’s expert panel hit Jon Rahm last week, putting us up over 270 units on the season (check our column on GolfDigest.com every week). Before we break down the 3M Open, Jason Sobel from The Action Network joins us to tell some incredible Phil Mickelson gambling stories (8:44). Sobel also gives us his favorite longshots for this week’s tournament before the squad (Stephen Hennessey, Christopher Powers and Alex Myers) gives their best bets and DFS advice for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 14Memorial Tournament 2020 best bets, plus Patrick Cantlay joins us to talk about Muirfield Village and his title defense
Patrick Cantlay joins “Be Right” (15:46) to discuss how Muirfield Village will play differently at the Memorial Tournament compared to last week. Cantlay also tells us he hopes he backs up his 16-1 odds (we do, too!). Our experts, Alex Myers, Christopher Powers and Stephen Hennessey break down this historically good field, including whether or not we’re betting on Tiger Woods. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 132020 Workday expert picks and best bets with FanDuel’s Brandon Gdula
Matthew Wolff broke our hearts in Detroit to prevent our experts for a rare golf betting three-peat. But we’re back to find the winner’s circle once again, helped by NumberFire managing editor Brandon Gdula, who is one of the hottest handicappers in the industry (12:13). Our experts (Stephen Hennessey, Christopher Powers and Alex Myers) break down the first of two consecutive events at Muirfield Village. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 12Introducing Golf Digest’s new betting podcast
Welcome to Golf Digest’s weekly gambling podcast, featuring the latest PGA Tour intel and picks from an expert panel that is up nearly 300 units this season. With thoughts from some of fantasy sports’ brightest minds and even an anonymous tour caddie, we’ve done our best to turn betting on golf into a profitable and fun endeavor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 11Rocket Mortgage Classic 2020 best bets and analysis, fantasy guru Pat Mayo on how to get into golf betting
Another week, another winner. Golf Digest’s panel of experts, including our hosts Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers, predicted Dustin Johnson’s win at the Travelers Championship, and we recap his performance. We’re also joined by Pat Mayo, the godfather of fantasy-golf handicapping, to discuss what we can learn from DJ’s victory and apply to the rest of the season (10:56). Mayo and our experts give their best bets for the Rocket Mortgage Classic from Detroit Golf Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 102020 Travelers Championship best bets and analysis, plus the surge in gambling on golf with Vegas oddsmaker Jeff Sherman
Golf Digest’s experts are red hot—and they’re not ready for the heater to end! Our resident degenerates explain who they like this week at TPC River Highlands, and why you should be reading GolfDigest.com’s weekly betting column with our experts, who are now up more than 250 units on the season! Westgate Superbook’s Jeff Sherman also joins us to highlight the boom in popularity he’s seeing in golf betting in Vegas, and whether golf can capitalize on capturing the casual sports fan’s attention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 92020 RBC Heritage picks and analysis with data scientist and gambling expert Rick Gehman
Interested in being successful at gambling on golf? We interviewed Rick Gehman, one of the leading golf handicappers, for advice to help anyone thinking of getting more serious about betting (7:59). Gehman also gives his picks to win at Harbour Town, and Golf Digest’s resident degenerates (Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers) are back after a profitable return to the PGA Tour last week. We give our best bets and advice for capitalizing on the continued surge in popularity in golf betting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 8Best Bets: Is Brooks Koepka being disrespected at Colonial?
This week has the feel of a major with 16 of the top 20 golfers in the world playing the Charles Schwab Challenge. Rory McIlroy is the heavy favorite (7-1), but there are plenty of stars with good odds (Brooks Koepka at 28-1 at BetMGM?!) who our experts are betting on. Our resident degenerates (Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers) discuss how the time off may affect the leader board, whether Jordan Spieth is worth a wager and their other best bets and longshots of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 7The Match Pt. 2: Tiger/Manning vs. Phil/Brady analysis
The Tiger vs. Phil match is back with some NFL star power. Trevor Immelman breaks down each player’s game ahead of him covering the event at Medalist for Turner Sports. And our gambling gurus, Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers, give their best bets and favorite prop bets for Sunday’s match. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 6Live golf’s back! A preview of the TaylorMade Driving Relief skins game with our best bets
The TaylorMade Driving Relief charity skins match will be live from Seminole Golf Club on Sunday, and our gambling gurus are back to preview the action. Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey and Chris Powers provide their best bets and their analysis on how to wager on the match between Rory McIlroy/Dustin Johnson against Rickie Fowler/Matthew Wolff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 5Our best bets for the Players: Is Patrick Reed getting disrespected?
Sure, Rory McIlroy is the heavy favorite. But our experts are looking elsewhere with their best bets to win the Players Championship. Our experts (Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers) break down the field and give their picks to win at TPC Sawgrass. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 4Best Bets: A great strategy for backing Rory at Bay Hill
Rory McIlroy is a Tiger-like favorite at the Arnold Palmer Invitational (5-to-1), but our experts explain how you can find value in betting him. Our resident degenerates (Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers) discuss that strategy, why Rickie Fowler is actually worth considering and their other best bets and longshots for this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 3Best Bets: Honda Classic longshots to watch
Golf Digest’s gambling gurus, Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey, and Chris Powers discuss a difficult betting week in Mexico and why Lee Westwood or Charl Schwartzel might be worth putting a few dollars on in Florida. Plus, the former FedEx Cup champ they all like at PGA National and a surprising twist in the degenerate of the week award. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 2Best Bets: Can Dustin Johnson win for a third time in Mexico?
We’re back by popular demand! Golf Digest’s gambling gurus, Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey and Chris Powers, return to discuss Riviera’s greens and DJ's dominance in Mexico, in addition to their value plays and longshot bets of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 1Best Bets: Yes, there’s actually value betting on Tiger and Kopeka this week
In our new weekly gambling podcast, we break down our best bets for the Genesis Invitational. Golf Digest’s Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey and Chris Powers discuss Tiger’s chances for a record-breaking 83rd PGA Tour win, in addition to their value plays and longshot bets of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.