Flag Hunting Pod

In the FedEx Cup playoffs second leg, the guys bring on fellow RotoBaller writer Matt Miller to talk through a brand new test in Castle Pines. Tipping out at over 8,100 yards and playing at over 6,000 feet of elevation, there are some extra calculations to make in our weekly handicap. Ian and Matt first talk through the key stats they're utilizing in this week's player pool before diving into the oddsboard to discuss their favorite plays from across the betting landscape.Big thanks again to Matt for taking the time to come on! You can follow him on Twitter @MattyMillz85, and make sure to follow all of his written work on RotoBaller as well as his weekly podcast "Draws N' Fades." As for us, you can follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on all of our written/recorded work plus every bet we make over the course of the PGA/NASCAR campaign!

For the second episode in a row (brief hiatus in the middle there to recover from Rahm’s collapse), the FHP boys are cashing a ticket on the PGA Tour. With Aaron Rai coming through in our backyard, Chris and Ian discuss a wild Sunday ride and the significance of this win for one of our long-time favorites.Afterwards, we jump into the first stop of the FedEx Cup Playoffs: TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. The St. Jude has been a classic event on the PGA Tour, and with playoff points quadrupled for the next two weeks, there’s hardly been a week with more on the line in the race for the season-long title. The guys break down the venue, the handicap, and all of their favorite plays for a star-studded week in the home of the blues. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on X and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions.

After Johnny Vegas cashed the boys an 85-1 ticket in Minnesota, we bring on a fellow Vegas backer (and friend of the show), Joe Idone, to revel in the community win. After the long-awaited victory lap, the guys dive into this week’s Olympic golf competition: held at the iconic Le Golf National in the heart of Paris. Joe, Chris, and Ian outline their key stats for this week’s legacy-defining test before diving into the field and give their favorite plays from across the betting landscape.Big thanks again to Joe for taking the time to join us this week! You can find him on Twitter @TourPicks, and make sure to follow all of his written work at RotoBaller PGA. As always, remember to follow us on X on @Flag_hunting and on the Action Network @flaghuntingpod to find our final bet cards and any live additions.

The final Major Championship of the year brings us to Scotland’s western coast — and a venue that produced one of the games most legendary head-to-head duels 8 years ago. With winds of over 30 mph in the forecast and some of the most penal hazards in the Open Championship rota, Royal Troon has the potential to become one of the most demanding weeks in recent Major Championship history. Listen in as Chris, Byron, and Ian talk through their takes on the golf course, and their favored approaches to this week’s outright betting board. Thanks again to Byron for taking the time to come on! You can find him on Twitter @TheModelManiac. Make sure to support all of his audio and written work! As for us at Flag Hunting, you can expect a new article/podcast for the duration of the PGA Tour season. Follow us @flag_hunting to keep up to date on everything we put out!

The boys are finally back after a three week hiatus, and the PGA Tour has a much different landscape then we’ve become accustomed to so far this summer. This week, we’ve arrived in the British Isles for one final tune up before the year’s final Major Championship. The Scottish Open has featured a selection of crowning moments for both the world’s elite, and a few breakout youngsters — contenders of both categories are vying to join this illustrious list in North Berwick. Listen in for our breakdown of Tom Doak’s Renaissance Club and full betting analysis! Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter for every update to our betting cards, plus all of our written work!

It's hard to believe the golfing season has already entered its second half, but with the third Major of the year on tap this week at Pinehurst, the stretch run of professional golf in 2024 is approaching quickly on the horizon. It's a big week for the guys at Flag Hunting, as our home state of North Carolina is set to host it's first Major Championship in nearly seven years! To celebrate the occasion, Ian has brought on friend of the pod Byron Lindeque to talk through the enigma that is Pinehurst No. 2, the handicap that is associated with it, and our favorite plays from across the betting landscape. Make sure to follow Byron @TheModelManiac on Twitter to find all of his wonderful content throughout this U.S. Open week, and follow us @flag_hunting to stay up to date with all of our written, audio, and betting content for the entirety of the PGA and NASCAR seasons.

In a recent scheduling change to 2024, the PGA Tour brings with it a star-studded a field to wet our palates ahead of next week’s U.S. Open. The venue? Muirfield Village: a setup that could easily be confused for one’s reserved for the game’s biggest titles. Over the last few years, Jack’s Place has played as one of the most strenuous courses on the calendar. Who will emerge as the victor in a knockdown, drag it out fight to the finish in the den of the Golden Bear? Listen in this week as Chris and Ian outline Muirfield’s greatest obstacles and give their favorite plays for the 2024 Memorial Tournament. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to find our final betting cards and additions!

Finally finally finally! Cash those All Star Race Joey Logano tickets. The boys discuss the All Star race, north wilkesboro’s status, and the future of the All Star Race before jumping into Kyle Larson’s Indy 500 experience. Then we breakdown Chris’ model for the Coke 600 and talk through the outright market. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and @flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!

After a photo finish at the year’s second Major Championship, Chris and Ian discuss an action-packed week at Valhalla and give their takes on the biggest winners and losers heading into the stretch run of golf’s championship season. After that, it’s onto Colonial Country Club: one of our favorite courses on the schedule, and the site of yet another acclaimed Gil Hanse restoration. Ian runs through his breakdown of this iconic venue before diving into the betting board and identifying his favorite plays in the outright market. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on every bet and written piece we produce over the course of the golf and racing seasons. Thanks for tuning in and Best of Luck on the course and on the track!

As the two tours reunite for the years second Major Championship, there are some big decisions to make on outright betting boards. Scottie, Rory, and Brooks all come into Valhalla off of wins, and a host of other marquee contenders have been pushed down the board as a result. Listen in as Chris and Ian outline the key stats at Valhalla Golf Club and give their insights on the many big names in the best field in world golf. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on every bet we make across the golfing and NASCAR landscape. BoL this week at Valhalla!