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Playing the Tips

105 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings

A golf talk & tips podcast. Mostly PGA. A little bit of DP World Tour. Sometimes LPGA. But mostly winners. Tipsters: @SportsGuyTy and @shallowcalgolf

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104: Houston Open Preview + Best Bets

March 26, 2024 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Trying not to fade away like Cashmere Keith at the Valspar, the boys are back in the saddle for a ride through Texas. ShallowCal actually bets Keith Mitchell again, and SportsGuyTy goes long with a couple lottery tickets. But does it matter with Scott Alexander Scheffler in the field? Tips, picks and best bets for the Houston Open.

103: Valspar Championship Preview + Best Bets

March 19, 2024 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Winner, winner fried perch dinner! ShallowCal tips Rory FRL at the PLAYERS and looks to keep the good times rolling at Valspar with five more selections. SportsGuyTy tries to build on Brian Harman last week and goes searching for more longshots. Tips, picks and best bets for the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook and the Cooperhead course.

102: PLAYERS Championship Preview + Best Bets

March 12, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

ShallowCal collects a 50-1 each way on Wyndham Clark at Bay Hill and uses the winnings to splash around a bit in First Round Leader School. SportsGuyTy is banking on a return to long shot this winners, and there multiple opportunities on the cards for a team win. Tips, picks and best bets for The PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. 

101: Arnold Palmer Invitational Preview + Best Bets

March 05, 2024 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

The Florida swing rolls on to the Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Club and Lodge. Both SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal try and sniff out the next long shot winner on the PGA Tour and land on a couple of old stalwarts in the triple digits. Plus, ShallowCal brings back First Round Leader School with three selections. Tips, picks and best bets for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. 

100: Genesis Invitational Preview + Best Bets

February 13, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Celebrating 100 episodes with the return of Right Click, Print Money, including ShallowCal's First Round Leader School and Tmac's Lottery Tickets. Tmac himself joins the show for a throwback. to 2021, and the guys go for their first team win since that incredible summer. Good vibes at the Riv with a team win on Max Homa in 2021, as well as a follow-up winer for Tmac on Joaquin Niemann in 2022. Tips, picks and best bets for the Genesis Invitational at Riviera. Apple: http://apple.co/306a3co...

99: Phoenix Open Preview + Best Bets

February 07, 2024 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal break down the People's Open at TPC Scottsdale with a couple opportunities for a team win. Still reeling for missing Windy Sea 90-1 at Pebble, the boys double down on the major champion out in the desert. Tips, picks and best bets for the Phoenix Open. 

98: Farmers Insurance Open Preview + Best Bets

January 24, 2024 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Torrey Pines has been good to the podcast. SportsGuyTy was on Jon Rahm at the U.S. Open in 2021, both SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal teamed up on Max Homa at the Farmers in 2023. Playing The Tips goes looking for another winner with selections from 20-1 to 100-1. As always, tips, picks and best bets for the Farmers Insurance Open.

97: 2024 Sony Open Preview + Best Bets

January 10, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Doubled up on Conners and Hisatsune this week. No love for the favorites. And Pat Perez's divorce! Tips, picks and best bets for the Sony open.  SHOW INDEX 00:00 Intro 00:50 Michigan wins the natty 7:02 Is Kapalua / resort golf worth the price of admission? 14:52 Broadcasting ain’t no hobby 19:10 Pat Perez divorce 22:38 Does a simulator hole-in-one really count? 27:05 Worst Dave and Adam’s hit parade box ever 32:57 Course / tournament preview 42:52 Picks! Apple: http://apple.co/30...

96: The Sentry Tournament Preview + Best Bets

January 03, 2024 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal begin Season 4 by previewing the Sentry Tournament and the Plantation Course at Kapalua. Tips, picks and best bets!

95: RSM Classic Preview + Best Bets

November 15, 2023 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

The final show of the year to close out the PGA Tour fall swing. ShallowCal is riding with the Sea Island Mafia, and SportsGuyTy is loaded with win-only tickets. What could go wrong? Tips, picks and best bets for the RSM Classic.

94: Zozo Championship Preview + Best Bets

October 18, 2023 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

ShallowCal had a couple sweats at Shriners and goes back to the well on one in Japan. Three opportunities for the first team win of the year in the Land of the Rising Sun. Tips, picks and best bets for the Zozo Championship. 

93: Shriners Children's Open Preview + Best Bets

October 11, 2023 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Mid-range names and a few longshots dominate betting cards in the desert. Ludvig Aberg vs. Tom Kim for beers. SportsGuyTy has FOMO for one of his guys bet this week by ShallowCal. Tips, picks and best bets for the Shriners Children's Open.

92: Sanderson Farms Championship Preview + Best Bets

October 04, 2023 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal are back for the resumption of the PGA Tour fall swing and a little drip in the 'sip. Shorter cards, shorter numbers, but still plenty to debate when hunting value at Mississippi's only tour stop. Tips, picks and best bets for the Sanderson Farms Championship. 

91: BMW Championship Preview + Best Bets

August 16, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

ShallowCal flies solo for the first time to preview Olympia Fields outside of Chicago for the BMW Championship. The penultimate event of the PGA Tour season offers up a field of only 50 players and there's plenty to consider for a course we last saw in 2020. As always, tips, picks and best bets for the BMW Championship. 

90: St. Jude Classic Classic Preview + Best Bets

August 08, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

ShallowCal and SportsGuyTy both go close at Wyndham, but no winner, winner fried perch dinner for a third straight year in Greensboro. Tmac makes his return to the show and promptly tips a 350-1 lottery ticket. SportsGuyTy is rolling with recent major winners and also a particular Canadian. Tips, picks and best bets for the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. 

89: Wyndham Championship Preview + Best Bets

August 01, 2023 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Back-to-back winners for the podcast at the Wyndham Championship in 2021 and 2022 have the good vibes flowing on this week's show. Not to mention, Masters tickets! ShallowCal recounts the glorious push notification he received recently with plans for a "Live from..." podcast already in the works. Si Woo week, can't quit Russ and a Smalley wager on a local. Tips, picks and best bets for the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club. 

88: The Open Championship Preview + Tips

July 19, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

@SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal are joined by Craig Thomson from the Chasing Pars podcast in Edinburgh, Scotland to preview the 151st playing of the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Craig provides a couple of opportunities for a team win, and ShallowCal is stuck in betting limbo with only three antepost plays. Tips, picks and best bets for the Open Championship.

87: Scottish Open Preview + Best Bets

July 12, 2023 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Multiple 500-1 longshots, three opportunities for a team win, and a bit of Ryder Cup discussion to preview the Scottish Open. SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal are still hunting the first team win of 2023, and talk through 50-1, 80-1 and 500-1(!) chances at the Renaissance Club. Tips, picks and best bets for the 2023 Scottish Open. 

86: Rocket Mortgage Classic Preview + Best Bets

June 28, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

It's a home game this week for SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal in Detroit. The podcast stays hot after SportsGuyTy cashes a 250-1 each way on Chez Reavie in Connecticut on the heels of ShallowCal hitting Wyndham Clark 80-1 at the U.S. Open. Two opportunities for a team win this week - both at longshot odds. Tips, picks and best bets for the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

85: Travelers Championship Preview + Best Bets

June 21, 2023 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Winner, winner fried perch dinner! ShallowCal celebrates big after hitting Wyndham Clark 80-1 at the U.S. Open. Everybody's looking for a community win on Tom Kim this week, and is there any interest at all in Justin Thomas 66-1? Tips, picks and best bets for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.

84: U.S. Open Preview + Best Bets

June 14, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

The third major championship of 2023 brings the return of an old friend of the show. Tmac makes his first appearance since co-hosting the Right Click, Print Podcast, and reunites the trio for a shot a team win. ShallowCal live adds a favorite and SportsGuyTy will do no apologizing for Patrick Cantlay. Tips, picks and best bets for the 123rd United States Open Championship at Los Angeles Country Club. 

83: Canadian Open Preview + Best Bets

June 07, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Winner, winner fried perch dinner! SportsGuyTy gets back on the outright train at the Memorial. Counting down the five best things about Canada, and hoping for a team win on Bentgrass Burns. Tips, picks and best bets for the RBC Canadian Open. 

82: Charles Schwab Challenge Preview + Best Bets

May 23, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Winner, winner fried pe- well almost. SportsGuyTy celebrates a 200-1 each way at the PGA Championship who also happens to be a team tip this week. Brooks Koepka at hockey games and the indomitable Michael Block. Tips, picks and best bets for the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial. 

81: PGA Championship at Oak Hill

May 16, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Major championship season means major betting cards. The 105th PGA Championship returns to Oak Hill and SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal offer up reasoning behind 11 total selections. Course and tournament preview, as well as tips, picks and best bets for the PGA Championship. 

80: Byron Nelson Classic Tips and Preview

May 10, 2023 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

TPC K.H. Lee tries for a three-peat, but ShallowCal and SportsGuyTy are on a different Korean golfer this week at TPC Craig Ranch. A few tears were also shed over missing Windy Sea at the Wells Fargo. Tips, picks and best bets for the AT&T Byron Nelson Classic. 

79: Wells Fargo Championships Preview + Best Bets

May 02, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

The show stays hot after both SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal cash 100-1 each way tickets in Mexico. Lots of good vibes from the Wells Fargo Championship after a team win on Max Homa in 2022. Lots of win-only plays this week back at Quail Hollow. Tips, picks and best bets for the Wells Fargo Championship.

78: Mexico Open Preview + Best Bets

April 25, 2023 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

Celebrating another winner, winner fried perch dinner for ShallowCal in New Orleans. Tips, picks and best bets for the Mexico Open at Vidanta Vallarta.

77: RBC Heritage Preview + Best Bets

April 11, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Tips, picks and best bets for the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links

76: The Masters Preview + Best Bets

April 04, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Winner, winner fried perch dinner! ShallowCal celebrates Corey Conners at the Texas Open, and then all the attention shifts to Augusta for the Masters. Plenty of interesting opportunities in the betting markets this week with 18 LIV golfers in the field. Tips, picks and best bets for the Masters!

75: Texas Open Preview and Best Bets

March 28, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Thursday Charley Hoffman Texas Open! But never again chuck. Picks from 18-1 all the way to 125-1, with some international flavour (sp). Tips, picks and best bets for the Valero Texas Open.

74: Match Play Preview and Tips

March 21, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Fresh off a top-5 from Windy Sea, the show rolls on to Austin Country Club for Match. ShallowCal and SportsGuyTy wager a round of golf on the brackets and make picks for the final edition of the match play event on the PGA Tour. 

73: Valspar Championship Preview and Best Bets

March 14, 2023 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

The snake pit welcomes the best of the rest and there's plenty of opportunity with the big three taking this week off. SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal are aligned on a favorite player from the European Tour, as well as an up-and-coming PGA star. Tips, picks and best bets for the Valspar Championship.

72: The PLAYERS Preview and Best Bets

March 07, 2023 02:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Tips from 18-1 all the way to 175-1 with many antepost plays on the cards this week at TPC Sawgrass. SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal make a compelling case for two Koreans - a debutante and a former champ. Full tips, picks and best bets for the PLAYERS Championship.

71: Arnold Palmer Invitational Preview and Best Bets

February 28, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Tips from 20-1 all the way to 350-1 at Arnie's place. ShallowCal and SportsGuyTy go fishing for some perch at Bay Hill. Tips, picks and best bets for the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational. 

70: Honda Classic Preview and Best Bets

February 21, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

ShallowCal and SportsGuyTy both tip a couple of their favorites from the DP World Tour at PGA National, and is there any value to be found at the top of the boards? Celebrating Willy Z at Genesis and recapping Full Swing as well as the latest LIV defections. Tips, picks and best bets for the Honda Classic. 

69: Genesis Invitational Preview + Best Bets

February 14, 2023 03:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

ShallowCal and SportsGuyTy try for the podcast's third consecutive winner at Riviera. No Max Homa on the cards, but plenty of Hideki. And Wyndham Clark! As always, tips, picks and best bets for the Genesis Invitational.

68: WM Phoenix Open Preview + Best Bets

February 07, 2023 02:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Taking advantage of a huge number on JT, betting all the Korean golfers, and trying for the first team win of 2023. SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal break down the WM Phoenix Open with tips, picks and best bets. Bonus: Super Bowl props.

67: Pebble Beach Preview and Best Bets

January 31, 2023 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Winner, winner fried perch dinner! SportsGuyTy hits the second outright for the podcast in 2023 and there's plenty of Max Homa talk to open the show. Lots to break down on the California coast with three courses in the rotation and plenty of longshot action. Tips, picks and best bets for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro AM.

67: Pebble Beach Preview and Best

January 31, 2023 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Winner, winner fried perch dinner! SportsGuyTy hits the second outright for the podcast in 2023 and there's plenty of Max Homa talk to open the show. Lots to break down on the California coast with three courses in the rotation and plenty of longshot action. Tips, picks and best bets for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro AM.

66: Farmers Insurance Open Preview and Best Bets

January 24, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

ShallowCal stays hot with another cash at the AMEX. Is it finally time for a single bullet Rahm week? SportsGuyTy take a more balanced approached to the card with class up top and a few favorite long shots. Tournament and course preview, as well as tips, picks and best bets.

65: The American Express Preview and Best Bets

January 17, 2023 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Playing the Tips debuts for the American Express. @SportsGuyTy and @ShallowCalGolf team up to bring you PGA tournament and course previews, and tips, picks and best bets weekly. ShallowCal starts 2023 with a winner, winner fried perch dinner in Maui, and the podcast goes for a three-peat in the Coachella Valley. 

64: Wyndham Championship Preview and Best Bets

August 02, 2022 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Gone to Carolina in our minds. Tips, picks and best best for the final regular season event of the 2021-22 PGA Tour season: The Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield.

63: Rocket Mortgage Classic Preview and Best Bets

July 27, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Home game for the podcast in Southeast Michigan. Tips, picks and best bets for the Rocket Mortgage Classic from historic Detroit Golf Club. 

62: 3M Open Preview and Best Bets

July 19, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Tips, picks and best bets for 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota. 

61: Open Championship Preview and Best Bets

July 13, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Golf tips, picks and best bets for the 150th playing of the Open Championship at St. Andrews. 

60: The U.S. Open Preview and Best Bets

June 14, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Tips, picks and best bets for the 122nd United States Open at The Country Club. 

59: Canadian Open Preview and Best Bets

June 07, 2022 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Winner, winner fried perch dinner! Celebrating the 4th win in 5 weeks after ShallowCal's first round leader hit on Cam Smith. Tips, picks and best bets for the Canadian Open. 

58: the Memorial Preview and Best Bets

June 01, 2022 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Winner, winner fried perch dinner! Tmac makes it three wins in four weeks for the podcast after backing Bentgrass Burns at Colonial. LIV Golf Invitational inaugural field breakdown. And as always, tips, picks and best bets for the Memorial at Jack's place. 

57: Charles Schwab Challenge Preview and Best Bets

May 25, 2022 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Winner, winner fried perch dinner! ShallowCal cashes one for the podcast at Southern Hills and we try and go back-to-back at Colonial. Tips, picks and best bets for the Charles Schwab Challenge. 

56: PGA Championship Preview and Best Bets

May 17, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

ShallowCal returns from his self-imposed betting hiatus that lasted one week and unloads his entire card by 25-1. SportsGuyTy is tripled up on a Southern golfer from fall antepost bets, and Tmac doesn't care what the others say about his 28-1 pick. Tips, picks and best bets for the 104th PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma