On this episode of the Long Shots Golf Betting Podcast, Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds break down the Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park. With Scottie Scheffler withdrawing, the field opens up—making this one of the most intriguing betting boards of the season.

The crew recaps last week’s win from Matt Fitzpatrick, discusses the near-miss from Sungjae Im, and dives into why this course heavily favors bombers and elite scramblers. They break down key stats like driving distance, long-iron approach play, and around-the-green performance—and explain why this tournament often turns into a putting contest.

Get full outright betting cards, including plays on Min Woo Lee, Jake Knapp, Nicolai Højgaard, and more—plus longshot targets like Ryan Fox and Sahith Theegala. The guys also share DFS strategy, matchup bets, and one-and-done picks for the week.

If you're betting the Houston Open, this is your complete guide to navigating a wide-open field and finding value.

Pick Matt’s last outright: 
Gary Woodland 
Aldrich Potgieter
Pontus Nyholm 
If the golfer top 10s, a random subscriber gets a Masters Swag Pack 
Must be subscribed by tee off on Thursday.

Long Shots: VSiN's Golf Betting Podcast

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2026 Texas Children's Houston Open Betting Preview

MAR 24, 202649 MIN
Long Shots: VSiN's Golf Betting Podcast

2026 Texas Children's Houston Open Betting Preview

MAR 24, 202649 MIN

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On this episode of the Long Shots Golf Betting Podcast, Matt Brown, Kelley Bydlon, and Wes Reynolds break down the Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park. With Scottie Scheffler withdrawing, the field opens up—making this one of the most intriguing betting boards of the season. The crew recaps last week’s win from Matt Fitzpatrick, discusses the near-miss from Sungjae Im, and dives into why this course heavily favors bombers and elite scramblers. They break down key stats like driving distance, long-iron approach play, and around-the-green performance—and explain why this tournament often turns into a putting contest. Get full outright betting cards, including plays on Min Woo Lee, Jake Knapp, Nicolai Højgaard, and more—plus longshot targets like Ryan Fox and Sahith Theegala. The guys also share DFS strategy, matchup bets, and one-and-done picks for the week. If you're betting the Houston Open, this is your complete guide to navigating a wide-open field and finding value.   Pick Matt’s last outright: Gary Woodland Aldrich Potgieter Pontus Nyholm If the golfer top 10s, a random subscriber gets a Masters Swag Pack Must be subscribed by tee off on Thursday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.