Episodes

  • 153: PGA Championship Preview and Best Bets
    May 12 2026

    Major championship season returns at Aronimink and SportsGuyTy is loaded up on the futures bets while ShallowCal takes a wait-and-see approach to the week. Rickie Fowler almost got home at the Truist but cashed a nice three places each way, and ShallowCal prepares to take another swing at Inverness Golf Club. As always tips, tricks and best bets for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink.

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    40 mins
  • 152: Truist Championship Preview + Best Bets
    May 5 2026

    ShallowCal goes near single-bullet at Quail Hollow, and SportsGuyTy isn't far behind with just four selections for the signature event. Is Cam Young's run just beginning - or is Scottie's ending? Ripping more 2026 Upper Deck Golf and it was a Tiger box! A few selections for the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic as a bonus. And as always, tips, picks and best bets for the Truist Championship.

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    39 mins
  • 151: Cadillac Championship Preview + Best Bets
    Apr 29 2026

    Returning from the heartbreak of Masters Sunday (and forgetting about an historically bad set of tips at Zurich). Lots of excitement to see the Blue Monster back on Tour and what the modern golfer will do it. Cards for the week span 33-1 all the way to 170-1, with a good bit of Bet365 3 places each way dotted on the cards this week. Celebrating Ole Miss men's golf first SEC title in 41 years and opening more boxes of 2026 Upper Deck Golf. And, league play returns! As always, tips, picks and best bets for the 2026 Cadillac Championship at Doral.

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    40 mins
  • 150: The Masters Preview + Best Bets
    Apr 8 2026

    150 episodes of Playing the Tips podcast! And what better way to celebrate than a winner during Masters week. Lots of futures bets on the cards this week, but a handful of each way selections were made at current odds on Monday. SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal relive the 2024 Tuesday practice round and provide tips for first-timers at Augusta (including avoiding the first concession stand you see). The fellas discuss favorite holes at Augusta, and a regret or two from the trip - including ShallowCal's lost wallet. As always, tips, picks and best bets for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

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    59 mins
  • 149: Texas Open Preview + Best Bets
    Apr 1 2026

    Winner, winner fried perch dinner! SportsGuyTy celebrates the fourth outright winner of 2026 for the podcast on Gary Woodland 125-1 at the Houston Open. And, breaking news for Augusta: A source confirms a big name on Tour will be wearing Sun Day Red at the Masters. Big range this week on the cards from 17.5-1 to 750-1, and, no chance for a team win for the first time in a long time. As always, tips, picks and best bets for the Texas Open.

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    39 mins
  • 148: Valspar Championship Preview + Best Bets
    Mar 18 2026

    ShallowCal recaps an all-time final round card at THE PLAYERS - and a bit of the heartbreak that came with it. But there's only so much heartbreak when you're chasing a 150-1 FRL. The fellas debate green beer for St. Patrick's Day, and the bucket in golf and life. Multiple opportunities for a team win, and cards that stretch from 28-1 to 500-1. As always, tips, picks and best bets for the Valspar Championship.

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    40 mins
  • 147: THE PLAYERS Championship Preview + Best Bets
    Mar 11 2026

    Debating the merits of fake spring golf in Michigan. Dissecting Cam Davis 2000-1 (no. NO!). Looking for a team win on Min Woo Lee. A little Bud Cauley first round leader live add for ShallowCal? Ripping more 2026 Upper Deck golf - Hideki Young Guns (and gold)! As always, tips, picks and best bets for THE PLAYERS Championship.

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    39 mins
  • 146: Arnold Palmer Invitational Preview + Best Bets
    Mar 4 2026

    Looking to start another streak, the bets cover from the teens to the 600s this week at Bay Hill. SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal debate the merits of an Arnold Palmer, and rank all-time country club drinks. One chance at a team win in the 60s, and plenty love for Viktor Hovland floaties and all. SportsGuyTy joins ShallowCal in the Tiger Woods Clear Legends club. And as always, tips, picks and best bets for the Arnold Palmer Inviational.

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    36 mins