Articles by Joe Idone

April 8th, 2026

Masters 2026: 5 longshots I’m betting to win at Augusta National

Masters Week is here! Pundits will hit you from all angles, pleading you to red-line 90 percent of the field, narrowing your list down to six to eight players who can actually win. I’m not that guy. Historical context beyond the most recent years provides us with ample data to support the case for firing Read more…

April 1st, 2026

Valero Texas Open 2026: Our expert is betting this elite ball-striker with a ton of value

The PGA Tour schedule marches deeper into the Lone Star State this week for the 2026 Valero Texas Open, serving its role as a final tune-up for players who are looking to peak for Augusta National. For others, it’s their final chance to punch their ticket into the field for the first major, making this Read more…

March 24th, 2026

Texas Children’s Houston Open 2026: Chris Gotterup’s run will continue

After the grind of the Florida Swing, the tour shifts to the Lone Star State and the wide corridors of Memorial Park Golf Course for the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open. Once again garnering an elite field, the minimalist public course has served as a high-stakes tune-up on the road to Augusta National for the Read more…

March 18th, 2026

Valspar Championship 2026: Why I’m walking back my hot take on Xander Schauffele

As the sun begins to set on the final leg of the Florida Swing, the PGA Tour descends upon the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., for the 2026 Valspar Championship. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this year’s tournament features an excellent field, set to take on the infamous Snake Pit at the Copperhead Course. RELATED: Read more…

March 11th, 2026

Players Championship 2026: 6 longshot bets we absolutely love at TPC Sawgrass

Dissecting the odds board and uncovering hidden value is what first drew me to wagering on golf. At the Players Championship, annually boasting one of the deepest fields in professional golf, there are always intriguing opportunities if you’re willing to look beyond the favorites. Year after year, TPC Sawgrass reveals clear statistical patterns tied to Read more…

March 3rd, 2026

Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026: The longshot that has huge betting upside

All the King’s horses and all the King’s men have made their way to Bay Hill Club & Lodge, which has evolved into one of the PGA Tour’s most unforgiving examinations, as a full field of elites prepare for the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational. Signature Event status means a $20-million purse accompanies the iconic red Read more…

February 24th, 2026

Cognizant Classic 2026: Why Brooks Koepka is one of my favorite bets

Go east, young men. The PGA Tour heads to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., to begin the annual Florida Swing. While PGA National is no longer the stress test it once was, it still features one of the most demanding closing stretches in professional golf, a finish that rewards a worthy champion. The 2026 Cognizant Classic Read more…

February 17th, 2026

Genesis Invitational 2026: Why we believe Rory McIlroy will finally get his Riviera win

There are few ways to top the picturesque scenes and electric finish we witnessed at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and one of them is a return to Riviera. The Genesis Invitational reunites with one of professional golf’s most cherished destinations, The Riviera Country Club, after a one-year pause due to the California wildfires in Read more…

February 10th, 2026

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026: This sneaky pick could win with the ‘Rory McIlroy game plan’

For the third consecutive year, the historic Pebble Beach Golf Links has been awarded Signature Event status as a star-studded field descends upon this iconic venue. The opening two rounds will feature a Pro-Am format, with all players in the 80-man field paired alongside celebrities while rotating between Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill. The Signature Read more…

February 3rd, 2026

WM Phoenix Open 2026: This ‘scorching hot’ player can take down Scottie Scheffler

It’s the biggest week of the year for appetizers, and there’s no better lead-in to the Super Bowl than the rowdiest crowd in golf at the WM Phoenix Open. Once again staged at the infamous TPC Scottsdale, where birdies are celebrated like touchdowns, a loaded field tries to conquer the iconic closing stretch and earn Read more…

January 27th, 2026

Farmers Insurance Open 2026: My pick to win is the best putter in this field—which might surprise you

Often serving as the unofficial smoke signal for the start of the PGA Tour season for casual fans, the Farmers Insurance Open tees off this week with a star-studded field at Torrey Pines. The South Course, set to host three of the four rounds, stretches to a daunting 7,765 yards and routinely ranks as one Read more…

January 20th, 2026

The American Express 2026 power rankings: Can a longshot threaten Scottie Scheffler at PGA West?

The PGA Tour returns to Southern California this week, and the new condensed, hyper-competitive nature of the tour has delivered an influx of star power to PGA West. While The American Express has produced its share of longshot winners in recent years, the loaded 2026 field may flip that narrative in the desert. RELATED: With strongest Read more…