2026 The Players Championship Betting Preview

The Long Shots Golf Betting Podcast is back to break down The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass — one of the biggest events on the PGA Tour with a massive purse and the strongest field in golf.

Matt Brown, Wes Reynolds, and Kelley Bydlon dive into the biggest storyline of the week: Rory McIlroy’s back injury and whether bettors should trust him if he tees it up. With odds drifting and uncertainty surrounding his status, the crew discusses how to approach betting on Rory — or avoiding him entirely.

They also analyze Scottie Scheffler’s recent form, debating whether the world No. 1 is slipping slightly or simply coming back down to earth after a historic run. Plus, they recap last week’s thrilling finish, where Akshay Bhatia chased down Daniel Berger in dramatic fashion.

The guys break down TPC Sawgrass, the iconic Pete Dye design featuring the famous island green at 17, explaining what stats matter most this week — from approach play and driving accuracy to par-5 scoring and bogey avoidance.

Finally, they reveal their outright betting cards, top placements, and value picks for The Players Championship, highlighting names like Collin Morikawa, Min Woo Lee, Ludwig Åberg, Cameron Young, and more.

If you’re betting on golf this week, this episode has everything you need — course insights, betting strategy, and the best long-shot picks for one of the PGA Tour’s most unpredictable tournaments.

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