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2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship Betting Preview

August 6, 2025·1 hr 8 min·5 clips

Cam Young's first PGA Tour win shocks hosts who had bet against him for years.

This episode previews the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, the opening event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs. Hosts Matt Brown, Wes Reynolds, and Kelly Bidlin, analysts for the VSiN network, provide their golf betting insights. The hosts begin by celebrating the arrival of the playoffs while anticipating the upcoming NFL season. They immediately address a significant recent result: Cam Young's first PGA Tour victory at the Wyndham Championship. Matt Brown states that betting on Young in all 94 of his previous starts would have yielded a negative infinite return on investment. Wes Reynolds admits he has bet on Young 21 other times but passed on him for the Wyndham. The hosts argue the Sedgefield course at the Wyndham Championship was a poor fit for Young's driver-heavy, long-hitting style. Reynolds notes the event was considered a "home game" for Young, yet the course layout seemed unsuitable. A central, humorous conflict emerges as Matt Brown declares Cam Young "barred and forbidden" from ever appearing on the podcast. Brown claims Young was "rude and crude" for winning a tournament when Reynolds did not have an active outright bet on him. The hosts list Young as a perennial "loser" who has cost them significant money over time. The surprise of his win is emphasized, as he was not expected to contend on a course that did not favor his strengths. Reynolds expresses a personal "affinity" for Young's game, making the missed betting opportunity more poignant. The tone is highly conversational, comedic, and filled with mock outrage directed at a specific golfer. The style blends betting analysis with personal anecdote and insider humor from seasoned golf bettors. Listeners who enjoy personality-driven sports betting banter and insider perspectives on golf wagering will love this episode. Those seeking a strictly formal, data-driven tournament preview without the hosts' personal betting narratives might consider skipping it.

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