About this episode

Andy Lack and Bryan discuss DFS and betting strategies for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.

In this episode of Inside Golf Podcast, Andy is joined by Bryan to break down DFS and betting angles for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. They dig into how wind and topography could create meaningful tee-time wave edges, why USGA course management will be critical after 2018, and why approach play and scrambling figure to matter more than elite driving at a course that punishes missed fairways. DraftKings pricing comes in unusually flat, opening the door to balanced builds and viable 6K options, with popular constructions likely forming around Rory, Fitzpatrick, Xander, Fleetwood, Henley, Si Woo, Reed, and Min Woo. They conclude the show building a their weekly lineup and breaking down the board.

People in this episode

Host: Andy Lack

Guest: Bryan

Topics covered

• DFS
• betting angles
• 2026 U.S. Open
• course management
• tee-time wave edges
• approach play
• scrambling

Keywords

• 2026 US Open
• DFS
• betting
• Shinnecock Hills
• USGA
• course management
• tee-time waves
• approach play
• scrambling
• DraftKings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USGA

Places: Shinnecock Hills

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