Flag Hunting Pod

For the second episode in a row (brief hiatus in the middle there to recover from Rahm's collapse), the FHP boys are cashing a ticket on the PGA Tour. With Aaron Rai coming through in our backyard, Chris and Ian discuss a wild Sunday ride and the significance of this win for one of our long-time favorites.Afterwards, we jump into the first stop of the FedEx Cup Playoffs: TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. The St. Jude has been a classic event on the PGA Tour, and with playoff points quadrupled for the next two weeks, there's hardly been a week with more on the line in the race for the season-long title. The guys break down the venue, the handicap, and all of their favorite plays for a star-studded week in the home of the blues. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on X and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions.

After Johnny Vegas cashed the boys an 85-1 ticket in Minnesota, we bring on a fellow Vegas backer (and friend of the show), Joe Idone, to revel in the community win. After the long-awaited victory lap, the guys dive into this week's Olympic golf competition: held at the iconic Le Golf National in the heart of Paris. Joe, Chris, and Ian outline their key stats for this week's legacy-defining test before diving into the field and give their favorite plays from across the betting landscape.Big thanks again to Joe for taking the time to join us this week! You can find him on Twitter @TourPicks, and make sure to follow all of his written work at RotoBaller PGA. As always, remember to follow us on X on @Flag_hunting and on the Action Network @flaghuntingpod to find our final bet cards and any live additions.

The final Major Championship of the year brings us to Scotland's western coast — and a venue that produced one of the games most legendary head-to-head duels 8 years ago. With winds of over 30 mph in the forecast and some of the most penal hazards in the Open Championship rota, Royal Troon has the potential to become one of the most demanding weeks in recent Major Championship history. Listen in as Chris, Byron, and Ian talk through their takes on the golf course, and their favored approaches to this week's outright betting board. Thanks again to Byron for taking the time to come on! You can find him on Twitter @TheModelManiac. Make sure to support all of his audio and written work! As for us at Flag Hunting, you can expect a new article/podcast for the duration of the PGA Tour season. Follow us @flag_hunting to keep up to date on everything we put out!

The boys are finally back after a three week hiatus, and the PGA Tour has a much different landscape then we've become accustomed to so far this summer. This week, we've arrived in the British Isles for one final tune up before the year's final Major Championship. The Scottish Open has featured a selection of crowning moments for both the world's elite, and a few breakout youngsters — contenders of both categories are vying to join this illustrious list in North Berwick. Listen in for our breakdown of Tom Doak's Renaissance Club and full betting analysis! Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter for every update to our betting cards, plus all of our written work!

It's hard to believe the golfing season has already entered its second half, but with the third Major of the year on tap this week at Pinehurst, the stretch run of professional golf in 2024 is approaching quickly on the horizon. It's a big week for the guys at Flag Hunting, as our home state of North Carolina is set to host it's first Major Championship in nearly seven years! To celebrate the occasion, Ian has brought on friend of the pod Byron Lindeque to talk through the enigma that is Pinehurst No. 2, the handicap that is associated with it, and our favorite plays from across the betting landscape. Make sure to follow Byron @TheModelManiac on Twitter to find all of his wonderful content throughout this U.S. Open week, and follow us @flag_hunting to stay up to date with all of our written, audio, and betting content for the entirety of the PGA and NASCAR seasons.

In a recent scheduling change to 2024, the PGA Tour brings with it a star-studded a field to wet our palates ahead of next week's U.S. Open. The venue? Muirfield Village: a setup that could easily be confused for one's reserved for the game's biggest titles. Over the last few years, Jack's Place has played as one of the most strenuous courses on the calendar. Who will emerge as the victor in a knockdown, drag it out fight to the finish in the den of the Golden Bear? Listen in this week as Chris and Ian outline Muirfield's greatest obstacles and give their favorite plays for the 2024 Memorial Tournament. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to find our final betting cards and additions!

Finally finally finally! Cash those All Star Race Joey Logano tickets. The boys discuss the All Star race, north wilkesboro's status, and the future of the All Star Race before jumping into Kyle Larson's Indy 500 experience. Then we breakdown Chris' model for the Coke 600 and talk through the outright market. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and @flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!

After a photo finish at the year's second Major Championship, Chris and Ian discuss an action-packed week at Valhalla and give their takes on the biggest winners and losers heading into the stretch run of golf's championship season. After that, it's onto Colonial Country Club: one of our favorite courses on the schedule, and the site of yet another acclaimed Gil Hanse restoration. Ian runs through his breakdown of this iconic venue before diving into the betting board and identifying his favorite plays in the outright market. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on every bet and written piece we produce over the course of the golf and racing seasons. Thanks for tuning in and Best of Luck on the course and on the track!

As the two tours reunite for the years second Major Championship, there are some big decisions to make on outright betting boards. Scottie, Rory, and Brooks all come into Valhalla off of wins, and a host of other marquee contenders have been pushed down the board as a result. Listen in as Chris and Ian outline the key stats at Valhalla Golf Club and give their insights on the many big names in the best field in world golf. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on every bet we make across the golfing and NASCAR landscape. BoL this week at Valhalla!

After a 3 week NASCAR podcast hiatus, the boys are back to recap Kansas and preview Darlington.

In FHP's hometown event, the boys bring on another RotoBaller All-Star to talk through this illustrious odds board. Byron Lindeque (@TheModelManiac on Twitter), is on to talk Wyndham Clark's place among golf's elite, Sahith Theegala's ascension into brand name status, and a few other betting angles to track over the next four days in Charlotte. Make sure to follow Byron on Twitter and keep tabs on all the the incredible work he does for Rotoballer, Mayo Media Network, and Back9Bets. As for us at Flag Hunting, you can follow us on Twitter @flag_hunting to get access to all of our written work as well as every betting card we put out for every event on the PGA/NASCAR calendar!

After an action-packed four days at Augusta National, the PGA Tour is leaving no rest for the weary. $20 million dollars is up for grabs in the years sixth signature event, and Spencer Aguiar joins the program to sift through this week's star-studded field.Make sure to support Spencer's written work at RotoBaller and follow him on Twitter @TeeOffSports. As for us at Flag Hunting, you can stay up to date on all the content we put out on a weekly basis @flag_hunting

Chris and Ian recap a Hendrick dominant day at Martinsville before moving on to talk about this weeks clash in Fort Worth. Chris gives out one outright and one placement bet along with some qualifying leans at the end. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to find out final bet slips and any live additions!

After a two-month outright drought, the boys can officially Cashing Tickets at the Valero Texas Open! Chris and Ian run through a wild Sunday in San Antonio before bringing on RotoBaller Senior Writer Joe Nicely on for a trip down Magnolia Lane! Joe and the boys run through a loaded outright odds-board before diving into some DFS sleepers and prop plays to round out your Masters exposure. Make sure to follow Joe (@JoeNicely on Twitter), and a support all of his written work at RotoBaller! As for the two of us, you can follow us @flag_hunting to stay up-to-date on every bet and piece of content we deliver on a weekly basis. Happy Masters Week and Best of Luck!

Recording on a Saturday following practice and qualifying, we have live data to look at during the pod. Listen in to hear Chris' leans following practice and how his new betting strategy is in play this week. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slip and any live additions.

In the final week before the year's first Major, the guys bring on RotoBaller's leading LIV analyst Matt Miller to talk through the golfing landscape heading into Augusta. From 11 of the World's Top 25 teeing it up in San Antonio, to the star-studded LIV field at Trump Doral in Miami, there are plenty of potential data points to sort through as we formulate our Masters' betting cards. Listen in as Chris, Ian, and Matt break down all things Valero Texas Open before discussing the individual prospects of some of LIV's top names for next week. Thanks again to Matt (@MattyMillz85 on Twitter), for coming on and talking shop with us. You can find all of his written works on RotoBaller.com, and be sure to support him and Owen on the Draws N' Fades podcast. You can follow Chris and I @flag_hunting to keep tabs on all of our written/audio content, and keep up-to-date on every bet we make in the NASCAR/PGA markets.

Following a week of Byron domination at COTA, we now head back to the East coast to Richmond Raceway. Based on what we saw at Phoenix, Chris has a really strong lean but talks his way through the oddsboard and his thought processes for this week. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on X/Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions.

Another week on the PGA Tour; another week discussing potential Scottie Scheffler dominance. Memorial Park has been the site of a few near-misses for the World No. 1 in the past, but in 2024, the UT grad will take his two-event winning streak back to his home state. Chris and Ian have a few names prepared to keep Scottie from completing a historic three-peat, however, as they talk through every betting angle for this week's Houston Open. To keep tabs on all of the bets and written content we put out on a weekly basis, follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter!

The Florida swing has held nothing but heartache for the guys thus far, but this week's tournament in Palm Harbor has been a source of good fortune through two years at Flag Hunting — as the guys cashed a 25-1 Sam Burns ticket in 2022 and went to the wire with Jordan Spieth last spring. This years iteration brings with it one of the more star-studded fields we've seen in recent memory at Innisbrook, and the guys have plenty of takes on who's deserving of your support in the final salvo of 2024's stint in the Sunshine State! Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on all of our weekly content, as well as any amendments or additions made to our respective betting cards!

Following a disappointing Phoenix, the boys are back and ready to tackle a premier track on the schedule in Bristol. Chris provides his insight on his view of the oddsboard at the top, his fades and leans in the middle, and some shots deeper down the board. We may even hit a pole bet for the first time this year. Listen in for all of Chris and Ian's discussions as they prepare for the weekend of action, where Chris will be in attendance. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to find our final bet slips and any live additions.

The year's fifth Major is finally upon us, and warning sirens are in full effect for golf bettors as World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler comes into his title defense on the back of a five-shot demolition of the elite field at Bay Hill. Sawgrass hasn't exactly been know to be kind to its past champions, however, and there are plenty of big time names hungry to knock Scottie off of his perch. Tune in this week to get Chris and Ian's thoughts on the iconic routing of TPC Sawgrass, as well on their individual player takes in one of the strongest fields we golf fans will see all year! Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on our betting cards and additions!

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Phoenix Raceway for the 4th race of the 2024 season and the first “short” track of the year. Will we see Ford continue to impress? Will Toyota live up to the testing hype? Or will Chevy continue their streak of wins at the track? Tons of variables at play as the boys talk through the outright oddsboard and find two outright plays on an offshore that are hard to pass up. Listen in to find out who those guys are! And as always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions.

After another 54-hole leader went up in smoke for the podcast in Palm Beach, the guys are looking to get one across the line around the King's Court. The Arnold Palmer Invitational has established itself in recent seasons as one of the toughest tests the PGA Tour has to offer, and in this episode, Chris and Ian dive into the specifics of what makes Bay Hill such a formidable test and give their picks on which golfers are most primed to conquer Arnie's Florida retreat. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!

With Chris being out of town for his day job, Ian takes to the audio waves solo to give his takes and analysis on the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to find our final bet slips and any live additions!

Following a fun Daytona 500, the boys are back to preview the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Recording on a Friday night after some lines have moved, the boys talk their way through the current state of the oddsboard. Chris has some strong leans in the 25+ range where he makes 3 clicks live on the show before returning to the top of the oddsboard to fill out his card with two more drivers. Listen in to find out who he landed on for the 2nd race of the NASCAR Cup season. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!

Daytona week! Best week of the year because NASCAR is back for the granddaddy of them all! And what better way to kick off the year than to have @SkyboxNascar join us to not only preview the 2024 season, but also get his firsthand experiences of Daytona. We finish out the show with our favorite outright bets for the Daytona 500. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!

As the PGA Tour journeys to Tinsel Town for its final stop of the West Coast Swing, Chris and Ian have another star in the golf betting space to talk through the third elevated event of the season: the Genesis Invitational. Byron Lindeque (@TheModelManiac on Twitter), joins the show for the second time this year to talk all things Riviera CC, and helps Ian sort through the outright odds board in this star-studded affair. Remember to follow @flag_hunting to see our final betting cards and additions, and check out RotoBaller's PGA site to get the best insights from across the golf betting landscape — including Ian's comprehensive course breakdowns and Byron's signature “Breaking $100” piece, where he gives you the optimal allocations for your weekly PGA gambling budget.

Wake up boys! It's People's Open week! The WM Open has been one of golf's biggest shows over the last 10 years, but recent scheduling conflicts have diluted the typically star-stuffed roster down to a few marquee names. This reduction in star power has had drastic effects on the betting market, and this week, the guys bring on professional bettor (and Scottsdale resident), Chris Werme, to talk through our initial leans on course conditions, key stats, and a few names to monitor as you go about your betting week. Afterwards, Chris and Werme go talk through a few bold takes they've each got on the upcoming NASCAR season, as well as a few under/overvalued commodities in 2024 Futures markets. Remember to follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter for our final betting cards and additions, and make sure to support Werme (@chriswerme15 on Twitter), by subscribing to the Stay Green Podcast and tuning in every Sunday on his live Pre-Race Pull!

Cars…on…track! And the boys are back to talk all things NASCAR and the cup series as they head out to LA for the Clash at the Coliseum. Chris gives his breakdown of the race and gives two picks for this weekend's exhibition race. Then, the boys run through their thoughts on the 2024 season as a whole as they choose their lineup for the Atop the Pitbox season-long fantasy contest. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network for all live adds and final bet slips!

After the fourth straight triple-digit winner on the PGA Tour, bettors are looking for a return to normalcy in the first true “Elevated” Event of the 2024 campaign. 80 of the best players on the planet have congregated on the iconic links of Pebble Beach for a chance at the $3.5 Million top prize, and the Flag Hunting boys have enlisted the help of Conor Coughlin from IBT media to get us off the proverbial schneid. Listen in as the guys talk though this iconic venue, and give their favorite outright picks from across the betting landscape

With Nick Dunlop becoming the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour in 32 years, while cashing the third consecutive triple digit outright to start the New Year, golf bettors are looking for a return to normalcy in the West Coast Swing's second stop. Matt Miller (@MattyMillz85 on Twitter), joins Chris and Ian on this week's show to talk through the odds board at Torrey Pines, while taking a detour to discuss the biggest Dawgs world golf. Make sure to follow Matt on Twitter, and look out for his extensive work on RotoBaller covering both the LIV and PGA Tours.

The start of the PGA Tour's California swing brings us to PGA West in the heart of the Coachella Valley. The American Express has made a name as one of the more unpredictable events on the golfing calendar - with recent Champions ranging from 6 to 300-1 within the last half-decade. This week, the Flag Hunting boys bring on fan favorite @RoryPicks to sort through this week's oddsboard, before diving into a few of our hottest NASCAR takes as the 2024 season quickly approaches its opening act

After notching our second straight runner-up to start the New Year, the Flag Hunting boys look to regroup in the second event of the PGA's Hawaiian Swing. Joining them is Joe Nicely, one of the top content creators in the golf betting/DFS space, to hash out the optimal profile around Waialae Country Club and give his favorite plays from across the betting landscape. At a venue that has routinely produced winners at prices of 40-1 or deeper, you'll want to tune in for all of our favorite angles at the 2024 Sony Open! Thanks again to Joe for joining us on this week's episode! Make sure to follow him @JoeNicely on Twitter, and check out our awesome team over at RotoBaller for some of the best written content in the business.

Welcome back to Flag Hunting Season 3! The PGA Tour off-season brought with it a multitude of divisive off-course storylines, but the New Year finally brings a golf product to give the game's fans a bit of normalcy. To celebrate, Flag Hunting PGA brings on the first of many guests in the New Year: our main man Byron Lindique (@TheModelManiac on Twitter), to talk all things outright betting for the 2024 Sentry Tournament of Champions. With a star-studded field and a pristine venue on tap to open the New Year, the odds board is full of potential opportunities. Listen in as Ian and Byron comb through their favorite plays and stay-aways from across the betting landscape! Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter for our weekly betting cards, as well as Rotoballer PGA to find all of Ian and Byron's extensive written work for every PGA Tournament!

After a short hiatus for work and school, Flag Hunting is back for our final episode of the 2023 season. The Hero World Challenge brings 20 of the brightest names in the sport together for one last year-end celebration before golf goes on break for the holidays, and with OWGR points and a prize pool of $4.5 million, there is plenty on the line for these marquee names to battle for on the Bahamian Coast. Tune in as Chris and Ian overview Albany Golf Club and give their takes on the best bets to make across the betting landscape! Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!

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CASH THOSE RYAN BLANEY 12-1 TICKETS! The boys recap a fun and profitable weekend at Martinsville before moving on the Championship weekend at Phoenix. It's not often you hear the FHP boys talk Xfinity and Trucks but Chris has a breakdown of all three races as he gives his favorite leans and they even build a three race parlay. As always, remember to follow us on Twitter (@flag_hunting) and on the Action Network (flaghuntingpod) to see our final bet slips and any live additions!

After the PGA Tour's one-week hiatus, the Flag Hunting boys are back to go for three wins in a row on the links! This week, we're at Diamante Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico for the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship. This year's iteration features the debut of El Cardonal Golf Club - the first Tiger Woods design ever featured on the PGA Tour. Listen in as Chris and Ian breakdown what to expect at this landmark venue and give their favorite outright plays from up and down the oddsboard. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!

Following a wild race at Homestead, the boys recap all that transpired and then take a look at the playoff picture going into the Round of 8 finale. Then, they shift focus to Martinsville where, in their eyes, there is only 1 spot up for grabs and 4 strong contenders to take it. Chris blends his betting card between this week and next week to put us in the best position possible over the final two weeks. As always, remember to follow us on Twitter (@flag_hunting) and on the Action Network (flaghuntingpod) to see our final bets slips and any live additions!

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After a rough start to the 2023 Fall Campaign, Tom Kim gets the Flag Hunting boys out of the doldrums and completes the second leg of our first ever Podcast Double! Chris and Ian talk through this landmark week before diving into the first of the PGA Tour's fall International events. The ZOZO Championship at Narashino Country Club has produced a series of big name champions through the years, and this year's field promises to provide another big name winner into the annals of this young event. Listen in as Chris and Ian break down Narashino Country Club and give their initial leans and bets in the Land of the Rising Sun. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to find our final betting cards and additions!

The boys regroup after the Roval to talk the through the outright oddsboard in the Sun City! As alway, remember to follow @flag_hunting and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network for our final bet slips and any live additions!

After a sluggish start to the 2024 campaign, the FHP boys return to a venue where they've found a great deal of historic success. TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada plays host to the Shriners Children's Hospital Open, and over the last few years, we've been able to identify a pretty bankable winning profile in the desert. Some big names at the top of the betting board have complicated our typical Swing Season process, but Chris and Ian have plenty of names to discuss as they attempt to narrow down the final betting card of 2024's third chapter. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!

Cash those Blaney tickets!! The boys quickly recap the Dega race before moving on to the Charlotte Roval. Lots of scenarios to be had and numbers to be debated. Chris and Ian give their cases from the outright board on where they think the card will land this weekend. As always, remember to follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!

It's no secret, the last few weeks have been rough on the NASCAR circuit for the FHP boys. But there's no better week to right the ship than at “Dega Baby!” Listen in as Chris has a different take on the oddsboard at a Superspeedway than he normally would. But still plenty of guys Chris has interest in that he's on the hunt for better numbers leading up to Sunday. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network for our final bet slips and any live additions!

On nearly the two-year anniversary of Flag Hunting's first episode, the golfing world is once again fixated on an intercontinental battle between Europe and North America. It's the 44th rendition of the Ryder Cup and the boys have plenty to talk through on this momentous occasion. Chris and Ian breakdown Marco Simone Golf Club before diving into an assortment of unique markets on offer for this biennial event. Legacies are on the line for each of these 24 names, and this week more than any other in recent memory might call upon each and every one of them. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!

It's the first race of the round of 12 and the boys are back to chat about Bristol, take a look at the next 3 cutoff races, and analyze the oddsboard for Texas Motor Speedway. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network for our final bet slip and any live additions!

Following two tough weeks in Darlington and Kansas, the boys regroup to chat about the Bristol night race. Chris has a bunch of interest in the oddsboard but wants to be cautious this early in the week. However, he gives plenty of leans of where he expects the card to land come Saturday night. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to keep updated on all of our pre-practice and qualifying plays and any live additions!

After a two week hiatus, Flag Hunting is back to preview the opening salvo of the 2024 PGA Tour season. Napa Valley, California has been the site of some crazy finishes and eye-popping longshots though the years, so there's no better time to fire some bullets in the outright market. Listen in as Chris and Ian overview Silverado's Resort Course and dive into their favorite plays from up and down the odds board. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep updated on all of our pre-tournament plays and live additions!

After a disappointing day at Daytona, the boys quickly reflect on how the regular season finale panned out. Then we focus our attention on to Darlington. Who does Chris see value in on a Tuesday night at the Track too Tough to Tame. Listen in to find out! And as always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!

After a pretty dreadful betting week at the Glen, the boys invite a familiar host to the show for a very special episode. Full Tank Phil joins as we put a fantasy football spin on Daytona, and draft our roster of drivers. Listen in to see who we take, and why! As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bets slips and any live additions!