Long Shots: VSiN's Golf Betting Podcast · VSiN

2025 Tour Championship Betting Preview

August 20, 2025·37 min·3 clips

The Tour Championship offers $10 million to the winner, but even last place gets $550,000.

This episode previews the 2025 Tour Championship, the final PGA Tour event of the season. Hosts Matt Brown, Wes Reynolds, and Kelly Bidlin provide their golf betting analysis. The tournament features the top 30 players competing at Eastlake for a massive $10 million winner's prize. The hosts note that even the last-place finisher will earn $550,000. All qualifiers secure entry into next season's majors and elevated events. They briefly mention the recent release of the 2026 PGA Tour schedule. The discussion immediately follows Scottie Scheffler's latest victory at the previous tournament. Matt Brown recalls a successful betting decision to wager against Bob McIntyre that Friday. Scottie Scheffler's current form is a central topic, highlighted by his 13 consecutive tournaments finishing T8 or better. Wes Reynolds points out Scheffler's latest win required coming from four shots behind, which is unusual for him. The hosts describe Scheffler as the world's best front-runner. His final round is characterized as a "ball-striking masterpiece." The betting market reaction to Scheffler's dominance is implied as a key consideration. The sheer consistency of a 13-event top-eight streak is presented as a staggering statistical reality. The hosts find it notable that Scheffler proved he could win from behind, not just while leading. The successful Bob McIntyre fade is presented as a specific, actionable betting insight from the prior week. The financial stakes for every player in the limited field are emphasized as a unique tournament dynamic. The tone is conversational and focused on actionable betting information. The style is analytical, blending recent results, player form, and tournament context. Golf bettors seeking analysis for the season's final high-stakes event would love this episode. Listeners looking for long-form narrative or non-betting golf discussion might skip it.

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from Long Shots: VSiN's Golf Betting Podcast