About this episode

The Long Shots crew previews the 2026 U.S. Open, discussing odds, player analysis, and course characteristics.

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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Brown, Wes Reynolds, Kelley Bydlon

Topics covered

• U.S. Open
• golf betting
• course analysis
• odds
• player performance
• betting strategies

Keywords

• U.S. Open
• golf betting
• Scottie Scheffler
• Shinnecock Hills
• betting odds
• course characteristics
• longshot selections

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Shinnecock Hills

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