Listen: 2023 RBC Heritage betting preview with odds, picks to win and sleepers

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The 2023 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is next up on the PGA Tour’s schedule.

Usually sitting in a tough spot — the week after the Masters — the RBC Heritage is set to be different this season.

It’s one of the Tour’s designated events, meaning players like Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa, defending champion Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas are all set to tee off Thursday.

RBC Heritage betting content: Expert picks | Sleepers | Prop bets

In this week’s edition of “Wad Wednesday,” Golfweek‘s gambling writer Riley Hamel takes you through his plays for the week including picks to win, sleepers and more.

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Listen: Tony Finau has turned himself into a winner; picks for the RSM Classic

Tony Finau has three wins in his last seven starts. Not bad.

Tony Finau suffered from the Puerto Rico Open curse for a long time, but since his win at the 2020 Northern Trust, has turned himself into one of the best players in the world and a certified winner.

Last week in Houston further cemented that fact.

His four-shot win was the fifth victory of his Tour career and third in his last seven starts. Finau is now 12th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

This week on the Twilight 9 podcast, Andy Nesbitt and I discuss his win and how quickly he has turned his career around.

We also chat about Tiger Woods’ plan to play in the Hero World Challenge, Nelly Korda’s win at the Pelican LPGA and picks for the RSM Classic.

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Listen: What could Tiger Woods’ 2023 schedule look like? Plus, picks for the Houston Open

Tiger is set to return next month for the latest edition of “The Match.” After that, who knows?

Tiger Woods, for the first time since the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews, is returning to the golf course in December for the latest edition of “The Match.” Woods will be play with world No. 1 Rory McIlroy as they face off against Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth.

This week on the Twilight 9 podcast, we discuss what we can expect from the event and throw around some ideas on how to change it.

We also dive into what Woods’ 2023 golf schedule could like like (health dependent).

On top of that, we preview this week’s Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course and give out some picks for the event.

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Listen: It’s Tom Kim’s world, we’re all just living in it. Plus, who does Jon Rahm want from LIV for the Ryder Cup?

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Tom Kim is 20 years old. He’s made 18 starts on the PGA Tour. He’s won twice.

I can’t remember the last time a young kid has risen to stardom so quickly, but here he is.

This week on the Twilight 9 podcast, Andy Nesbitt and I discuss his win at the Shriners Children’s Open and where he can go from here.

We also dive into Jon Rahm’s comments about the Ryder Cup and how he would like to see LIV Golf members become eligible for the biennial event.

Because my first question is, who would he even want from the Saudi-backed circuit to represent Europe? Poulter? Westwood? Garcia?

We all know experience worked so well for them last time at Whistling Straits.

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Listen: Presidents Cup recap, Max Homa’s rise and a Sanderson Farms preview

This week on the show: Tom Kim was electric, Max Homa was a stud and a Sanderson Farms preview.

Lots to get through this week on the Twilight 9 podcast.

The Presidents Cup was a lot closer than many expected and the International team put up one hell of a fight. The side’s star of the week, Tom Kim, was electric until the final putt.

On the American side, Max Homa became more than a Twitter star and PGA Tour winner. He became a certified star in the game of golf. It was incredible to watch.

We also preview this week’s Sanderson Farms Championship, including best bets and picks for the week.

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Listen: Bryson DeChambeau was dominated by a string – and a Presidents Cup preview

Let’s talk team golf.

One of the funniest things I’ve ever seen on a golf course took place at the LIV Golf Series event in Chicago this past weekend when Bryson DeChambeau ran into a gallery string and acted like he was stabbed in the eye.

Tough scene.

Anyway, Andy Nesbitt and I discuss that and tons more on this week’s episode of Twilight 9, including Max Homa’s win at the Fortinet Championship, the Presidents Cup, pairings we’d love to see and tons more.

If you’re interested in any of my picks for the week, my betting preview can be found here.

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Listen: Sergio Garcia shows his true colors, Shane Lowry captures a special one and picks for the Fortinet

There’s only one word to describe Garcia after ditching the BMW PGA Championship.

It was an interesting week in golf. Queen Elizabeth II passed away Thursday afternoon and play at the BMW PGA Championship was stopped. Play resumed on Saturday morning without one of the LIV members that was in the field.

Instead of hanging around to finish the event, Sergio Garcia hopped on a plane and ended up at the Texas vs. Alabama football game.

Andy Nesbitt and I had some things to say on the subject.

We recap Shane Lowry’s win, Rory McIlroy coming close once again and Billy Horschel naming names early in the week.

Then, we run through both Presidents Cup rosters.

Finally, we preview this week’s Fortinet Championship in Napa, California. After picking Lowry at the BMW PGA, let’s get another outright winner on this side of the pond.

Fortinet: Best bets | PGA Tour Live streaming on ESPN+

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2022 Fortinet Championship odds, field notes, best bets and picks to win

After several close calls last season, keep an eye on Theegala in Napa.

And just like that, we’re back. It’s time for the start of the 2022-23 PGA Tour season and the boys are in Napa, California, for the Fortinet Championship at Silverado Resort and Spa (North Course).

Last season, Max Homa came from behind to take the title from Maverick McNealy for his first of two wins on Tour during the 2021-22 campaign (he’d go on to win the Wells Fargo Championship in May).

Understandably, Homa enters this year’s event as the betting favorite at +1300 (13/1). Hideki Matsuyama and Corey Conners are next on the list, tied at +1500 (15/1). Last year’s runner-up, McNealy, sits at +2000 (20/1).

Let’s dive into our first Tour preview of the season.

Fortinet: PGA Tour Live streaming on ESPN+

Golf course

Silverado Spa and Resort (North) | Par 72 | 7,123 yards

A general view of the course during round one of the Fortinet Championship at Silverado Resort and Spa on September 16, 2021, in Napa, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Key stats

Strokes Gained: Tee to Green
Total driving

Data Golf Information

Course Fit (compares golf courses based on the degree to which different golfer attributes — such as driving distance — to predict who performs well at each course – DataGolf): 1. Annandale GC, 2. Memorial Park Golf Course, 3. TPC Scottsdale

Percent chance to win (based on course history, fit, trending, etc.): 1. Max Homa (4.8 percent), 2. Corey Conners (4.7 percent), 3. Taylor Pendrith (3.7 percent)

Betting preview

Listen: Will Zalatoris’ first win on the PGA Tour, where the golf actually mattered

No amount of money can buy the emotion and meaning we saw Sunday from Mr. Zalatoris.

Will Zalatoris has been one of the premier players on the PGA Tour for close to two years. His “Hello, world” moment came at the 2021 Masters where he finished runner-up to Hideki Matsuyama.

After several close calls, including second-place finishes at the 2022 PGA Championship and U.S. Open, he’s grabbed his first win.

The atmosphere, the emotion and the will to win on Sunday are all something that LIV Golf will never have. Simple as that.

This week on the Twilight 9 podcast, Andy Nesbitt and I discuss Zalatoris’ win, his putting and everything else from the week in Memphis.

We also preview the BMW Championship, including betting picks for the week.

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Listen: Cameron Smith is the 2022 Champion Golfer of the Year. Is the LIV Golf Invitational Series in his future?

If Smith leaves, it’d be a gigantic blow to the PGA Tour.

What a week.

Rory McIlroy entered the final round with a four-stroke (with Viktor Hovland) lead, shot a bogey-free 2-under 70 and lost by two strokes.

Cameron Smith was on another planet with the putter.

His up and down on 17 will go down as one of the best in the golf’s recent history and that was only one of the spectacular shots he hit on his way to hoisting (and drinking out of) the Claret Jug.

Now rumors are swirling he way be the next big name headed to LIV.

This week on the Twilight 9 podcast, Andy Nesbitt and I quickly discuss the rumors but focus on his outstanding final-round comeback.

We also cover McIlroy’s missed chance, Tiger’s (possible) final walk across the Swilcan Bridge, Cameron Young and much more.

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