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The complete PGA Golf betting show with weekly insights and analysis for every tournament from Las Vegas experts. Host Brady Kannon has been running Las Vegas golf websites and tournaments since 1996 as well as refining his betting skills. He is a previous winner of the NFL Supercontest and tracks golf year round to keep his viewers on top of the odds and insights for every player, tournament, and course during the PGA Tour season. Brady is joined by his co-host Wes Reynolds as well as VSiN sports betting experts and golf and casino industry guests on a regular basis.  

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    • May 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 235 EPISODES

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    The Long Shots podcast is a must-listen for golf enthusiasts and bettors alike. Hosted by Wes Reynolds, Matt Youmans, and Kelley Bydlon, this podcast provides digestible analytics, course evaluations, and expert selections that are beneficial for both golf betting and fantasy team building. The chemistry between the hosts is evident as they seamlessly mesh together, each bringing their own unique perspective and model to the table. This diversity in analysis leads to a diverse range of recommended golfers, offering listeners a comprehensive view of potential winners or placers.

    One of the best aspects of The Long Shots podcast is its transparency. The hosts do an excellent job of breaking down their thought processes and explaining the edges they've identified. Their extensive knowledge of the game adds another layer of credibility to their predictions. Additionally, the frequency of content released by this crew (multiple times every week) is impressive and demonstrates their dedication to providing valuable insights.

    It is worth noting that some listeners have expressed a desire for Brady Kannon and Youmans' picks to be included in the podcast's content on golf handicapping. While the current hosts consistently deliver quality information, it would be interesting to hear additional perspectives from these experts on golf.

    In conclusion, The Long Shots podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in betting on golf. Not only does it provide well-thought-out options for winning or placing bets, but it also educates listeners on how to make money from betting on golf. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or new to the world of golf betting, this podcast offers valuable tips and strategies that can help put cash in your pocket. With their solid track record of hitting outright winners and success in matchups and placement markets, this crew has established themselves as experts in golf handicapping.



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    Before the first tee: PGA Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 18:22 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon give their final thoughts before the PGA Championship. Reports say one inch of the rough was cut after rain. If that's the case, how does that affect your handicapping? Dustin Johnson's odds have drifted to longer than 100-1. Also, other under-the-radar players are intriguing to Matt and Kelley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Betting strategies for the PGA Championship (bonus episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 27:44 Transcription Available


    Listen to the previous episode of Long Shots for the full betting preview of the PGA Championship. On this episode of Long Shots, Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds discuss Scottie Scheffler's price. What are the expectations for Tiger Woods? Also, other betting strategies for golf's second major of 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Major edition of Long Shots: Best bets for the PGA Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 44:10 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview the PGA Championship from Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville. Unsurprisingly, Scottie Scheffler is a sizable favorite to win his second major of the year. The guys give their course breakdown of Valhalla and their stats that matter for the PGA Championship. Also, best bets for the PGA Championship!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Wells Fargo Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 49:06 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview the Wells Fargo Championship from all betting angles. This signature event takes place at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Scottie Scheffler will not be part of this event, which opens up the outrights market. The guys give their stats that matter and the course breakdown. Also, best bets for the Wells Fargo Championship!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Around The "World" - Myrtle Beach Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 13:44 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the Myrtle Beach Classic, a PGA Tour additional event, on this edition of Around The "World" (all the way to South Carolina!). This brand new event is from The Dunes and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They go through strategy betting on a new event. Also, best bets for the Myrtle Beach Classic!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 46:09 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview the CJ Cup Byron Nelson from TPC Craig Ranch in Texas. Jordan Spieth is the current favorite. The guys give you the course breakdown and stats that matter. Also, best bets for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Around The World - Volvo China Open and LIV Singapore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 12:53 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview a pair of non-PGA Tour events this week. The DP World Tour is in China for the Volvo China Open. LIV Golf is in Singapore. Wes gives the course breakdowns and stats that matter. Also, best bets for the China Open and LIV Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Scottie Scheffler wins again. Best bets for the Zurich Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 20:47 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown and Wes Reynolds react to Scottie Scheffler winning the RBC Heritage, making it four wins in his last five starts. They preview the Zurich Classic from New Orleans. They break down this unique team event and how that affects your betting strategy. Matt and Wes give the course breakdown and stats that matter. Also, best bets for the Zurich Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Around The World - DP World Tour in Japan and LIV in Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 10:30 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown and Wes Reynolds preview a pair of non-PGA Tour events this week. The DP World Tour is in Japan for the ISPS Handa - Championship. LIV Golf is in Australia for LIV Golf Adelaide. Wes gives the course breakdowns and stats that matter for those two tournaments. Also, his best bets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    First LPGA major of the year. Late adds to RBC Heritage card.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 26:55 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the first LPGA major of the year. It's the Chevron Championship at The Club at Calton Woods in Texas. Nelly Korda has won four straight events. Korda is looking for her second major championship. The guys also go through any additions on their cards for the Corales Puntacana Championship and the RBC Heritage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Matt's recap attending The Masters. Best bets for the RBC Heritage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 51:44 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds give their betting recap of The Masters. What are the big takeaways after another convincing Scottie Scheffler victory? Matt was in attendance at Augusta Golf Club. He recaps what it was like being a spectator. And his thoughts on the food and drink selection. Also, the guys preview the RBC Heritage. Scottie Scheffler is once again a significant favorite. The guys give their course breakdown and stats that matter. And of course, best bets for the RBC Heritage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Around The World - Corales Puntacana Championship, Rory to LIV?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 25:50 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the Corales Puntacana Championship from the Dominican Republic. This is an alternate event as the DP World Tour and LIV are off this week. Wes gives his course breakdown, stats, matter, and best bets for the Corales Puntacana Championship. Also, Rory responds to rumors that he's joining LIV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    After The Cut: The 2024 Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 17:19 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds take a look at The 2024 Masters after Friday's cut. The cut was 6 over par, which helped some notable players make it to the weekend. Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa, and Bryson DeChambeau share the lead at -6. Scott Scheffler is the favorite to win the green jacket. Kelley and Wes take a look at the odds board and try to find betting value going into the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Before the first tee: The 2024 Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 21:41 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds make their final points before The 2024 Masters get underway Thursday. There is a lot of rain in the forecast. How might that affect your handicapping? Any takeaways from the latest odds movement? Also a final check at our best bets for The 88th Masters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Betting strategies for The 2024 Masters (bonus episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 16:37 Transcription Available


    On this special edition of Long Shots, Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds discuss numerous topics they couldn't get to in the other preview episode due to time constraints. How do you handicap the LIV players, specifically former Masters champs Patrick Reed and Brooks Koepka? What about Viktor Hovland? Also, big names like Collin Morikawa, Max Homa, and Patrick Cantlay come into The Masters with long odds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Major Edition of Long Shots: Best bets for The 2024 Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 43:40 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview The 2024 Masters. The trio gives the course breakdown of Augusta National Golf Club and the stats that matter leading into the tournament. They offer betting strategies for one of the most unique tournaments on the golf betting calendar. And of course, they give their best bets for The 88th Masters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Valero Texas Open with The Masters looming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 50:25 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the Valero Texas Open from TPC San Antonio. It's the event before The Masters. Which players will be using the tournament more for preparation for The Masters? The guys give their course breakdown and stats that matter. Also, their best bets for the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Around The World - LIV Golf Miami as LIV prepares for The Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 10:42


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds go around the world (all the way) to stateside Miami, Florida! That's where LIV Golf will be at Trump National Doral.  Wes gives the course breakdown and stats that matter for the tournament. Also, best bets for LIV Golf Miami!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Houston Open. Will Scottie Scheffler win again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 37:48 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the Texas Children's Houston Open. Scottie Scheffler is a significant favorite to win his third consecutive start. The guys give their course breakdown and stats that matter. They give their best bets for the tournament. Also, their best bets for the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Around The World - Indian Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 13:40 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the Hero Indian Open from New Delhi on this edition of Around The World. Wes quickly recaps Jesper Svensson's Singapore Classic win last weekend. He previews the DP World Tour's Indian Open. Wes gives the course breakdown and stats that matter for the tournament. Also, best bets for the Indian Open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Before the first tee: the Valspar Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 18:22 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon discuss any final additions to their card for the Valspar Championship. They look for value in the first-round leader market. Also, Matt does a DFS preview for the Valspar Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for The Valspar. Betting takeaways on Scottie Scheffler.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 47:33 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview the Valspar Championship from Florida. The guys give their course breakdown and stats that matter. They give their best bets for the tournament. They also react to Scottie Scheffler winning The Players, making it back-to-back tournament wins and back-to-back wins at The Players. What are the betting takeaways from Scheffler's win?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Around The World With Wes Reynolds - Singapore Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 12:35 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds introduce a new weekly episode within the Long Shots podcast feed, Around The World With Wes Reynolds! Wes will break down the non-PGA Tour events every week and try to find betting value. This week, Wes previews the Singapore Classic on the DP World Tour. Wes gives the course breakdown and stats that matter for the tournament. Also, best bets for the Singapore Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    After The Cut: The Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 20:58 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds give their thoughts on The Players after the tournament's first two days. Everyone is chasing Wyndham Clark at -14. He has a four-shot lead over Nick Taylor and Xander Schauffele. Who do the guys think still have a shot to catch Clark? How are their bets faring after the first two days? Also, which bets should you consider for the weekend?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for The Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 75:55 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview The Players from The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. The guys give their course breakdown and stats that matter. Also, they give their best bets for the tournament. Will Scottie Scheffler's putting be there for him for a second tournament in a row?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Arnold Palmer Invitational

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 62:14 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview the Arnold Palmer Invitational from Orlando, Florida. The guys give their course breakdown and stats that matter. They give their best bets for the tournament. Also, Wes Reynolds goes "Around The World" to LIV Hong Kong, DP World Tour's Jonsson Workwear Open in South Africa, and PGA Tour's Peurto Rico Open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Cognizant Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 43:53 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches from Florida. The guys give their course breakdown and stats that matter. They give their best bets for the tournament. Also, Wes Reynolds goes "Around The World" to the SDC Championship in the DP World Tour. And LIV Golf is in Saudi Arabia for their Jeddah stop as Anthony Kim makes his return to professional golf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best Bets for the Mexico Open and Who's Been Impressing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 49:25 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds are back for another edition of Long Shots! This week, they preview the Mexico Open from the Vidanta Vallarta in Mexico. The guys talk stats and which golfer has been most impressive going into the Mexico Open with a comprehensive course breakdown and stats that matter. Also, best bets for the Mexico Open!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Genesis Open as Tiger Woods makes his return

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 52:32 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds are back for another edition of Long Shots! This week, they preview the Genesis Open from Riviera Country Club in California. Tiger Woods makes his return for the first time since the 2023 Masters. The guys give you their course breakdown and stats that matter. Also, best bets for the Genesis Open!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Waste Management Phoenix Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 49:38 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview the Waste Management Phoenix Open from all betting angles. We celebrated a pair of outrights from Wes last week. The guys give their course breakdown and stats that matter. They give you their best bets for the tournament. Also, Wes goes around the world to the Qatar Masters and LIV Golf Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 54:18 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am from California. This is a signature event with a $20 million purse. The guys give their course breakdown (for two courses) and stats that matter. Kelley, Wes, and Matt Brown give their best bets for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Also, we go around the world with Wes Reynolds. Wes previews the Bahrain Championship (DP World Tour) and LIV Golf's event at Mayakoba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Farmers Insurance Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 51:14 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview the Famers Insurance Open from Torrey Pines Golf Course (South and North). The tournament will begin early west coast time on Wednesday. The guys give their course breakdown and stats that matter. The west coast has seen a lot of rain lately. How will that affect your handicapping? Also, best bets for the Farmers Insurance Open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for The American Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 42:52 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview The American Express In California. They give their course breakdown (three courses for this event) and stats that matter for this tournament. We go "around the world" with Wes Reynolds to the Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour—also, best bets for The American Express.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Sony Open in Hawaii

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 51:20 Transcription Available


    Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds preview the Sony Open from Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii. The guys discuss their golf betting strategy for the beginning of the PGA Tour season and how it may differ as we get deeper into the season. They give their course breakdown and stats that matter for this tournament. We go "around the world" with Wes Reynolds to the Dubai Invitational on the DP World Tour—also, best bets for the Sony Open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for The Sentry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 42:28 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview The Sentry from The Plantation Course at Kapalua in Hawaii. The "signature event" kicks off the 2024 PGA Tour season. Defending champion Jon Rahm went to LIV Golf. The guys give you the course overview and stats that matter. The guys give you all their best bets for The Sentry!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for The RSM Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 34:14 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview The RSM Classic from Seaside Golf Course in Georgia. They give you the course overview and stats that matter. They give you all their best bets for The RSM Classic. Also, Wes goes around the world to the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 26:08 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the Butterfield Bermuda Championship from Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda. They give you the course overview and stats that matter. They give you all their best bets for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Also, Wes goes around the world with best bets for the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the World Wide Technology Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 20:45 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the World Wide Technology Championship from El Cardonal Golf Course at Diamante in Mexico. They give you the course overview and stats that matter. They give you all their best bets for the World Wide Technology Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Zozo Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 29:19


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the Zozo Championship from Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Japan. They give you the course overview and stats that matter. They give you all their best bets for the Zozo Championship. Also, Wes' best bets for Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters in Andalucia, Spain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best bets for the Shriners Children's Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 31:33 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the Shriners Children's Open from TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. They give you the course overview and stats that matter. They give you all their best bets for the Shriners Children's Open. Also, Wes' best bets for Open de Espana on the DP World Tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Previewing The Ryder Cup!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 51:14 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview The Ryder Cup from Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. They give you the course overview, stats that matter, and betting preview. They give you their betting strategy and players and potential match-ups to look out for. Also, predictions for who wins!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The FedEx Cup Fall begins! Best bets for the Fortinet Championship!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 37:25 Transcription Available


    Kelley Bydlon and Wes Reynolds preview the Fortiney Championship from Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa Valley, California. It's the first stop of the "FedEx Cup Fall." They give you the course overview and stats that matter. They give you all their best bets for the Fortinet Championship. Also, Wes' best bets for the BMW PGA Championship in the DP World Tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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