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Vincenzi’s 2024 Presidents Cup betting preview

Published

2 years ago

Sep 25, 2024

For the first time since 2007, the Presidents Cup will be heading back to Canada. It’s once again the International team’s turn to host the event and Royal Montreal will serve as the event site for the second time.

In 2022, the U.S. team defeated the International team at Quail Hollow, 17.5-12.5 in an exciting event where an undermanned International team put up a valiant effort against the stacked United States roster.

Since the Presidents Cup’s inception, the U.S. team is 14-1-1 against the International team.

For the second consecutive Presidents Cup, the Internationals will be without some of their best players who are ineligible due to the fact they play on LIV. Players like Joaquin Niemann, Cameron Smith and Louis Oosthuizen will be watching from home as the Internationals try to pull off the upset.

Royal Montreal is a par-70 that will be played at 7,279 yards and features Bermuda-grass greens. It is the oldest course in North America and has been open for more than 150 years.

The first time Royal Montreal hosted the Presidents Cup, the United States team emerged victorious 19.5-14.5.

Thursday will feature five fourball matches, and Friday will have five foursome matches. On Saturday, the teams will play four fourball matches in the morning, and team play will conclude with four foursome matches in the afternoon. On Sunday, all 12 players on both teams will compete in a singles match.

Presidents Cup Bets

United States to Win Day 2 -145 (DraftKings)

United States to Win Tournament Foursomes -175 (DraftKings)

This year, fourballs will be played on day one, with foursomes taking place on day two. Over the years, the United States team has been dominant in foursomes. In the last two Presidents Cups that the International team has hosted (Australia in 2019, South Korea in 2015), the United States has won the foursomes 11.5-6.5 despite being on the road. In fourballs during those two Presidents Cup, the U.S. lost in total 12-6. At Quail Hollow in 2022, the U.S. won foursomes 6-3.

There’s been a stark contrast in success in fourballs vs. foursomes so the fact that they lines being offered on both are the same is a situation that should be taken advantage of.

Top Combined Point Scorer: Tony Finau +2000 (BetMGM)

I believe Tony Finau is extremely undervalued in this market. The 35-year-old is one of most experienced players on the United States side, having played in three Presidents Cup and two Ryder Cups. He also has a fantastic partner in Xander Schauffele in the day one fourballs. The fact they are putting Finau with Xander as the first pairing of the event shows how much confidence they have in him.

The odds don’t line up with the potential volume and advantageous pairings I expect Finau to receive.

Top International Point Scorer: Hideki Matsuyama +600 (BetMGM)

Conventional wisdom may lead some to believe that Matsuyama will sit a few sessions due to his nagging injuries, but that hasn’t been the case in the past. Hideki has only sat one session in the last three Presidents Cup, and I expect him to play all five once again at Royal Montreal.

Hideki has a strong partner in Conners in the first session in a matchup that I expect them to win. The Japanese star is the best player on the team and if the Internationals want to keep this close, Matsuyama must be at his best.

Top American Rookie: Russell Henley +600 (BetMGM)

Russell Henley is playing in the first session with the best player in the world. In this market, the former Georgia Bulldog has to beat Wyndham Clark, Sahith Theegala and Brian Harman, none of whom I am extraordinarily high on this week. Henley should be a strong partner for Scheffler and has a great chance to be top rookie if he plays in one of the foursome sessions.

Day 1 Winners: Internationals +190 (DraftKings)

I really like the matchups the Internationals drew in round one. Historically, they’ve been extremely competitive in the fourball sessions, and that’s why they chose to lead off with them. I think they get off to a hot start and beat the United States 3-2 on Thursday to kick off a competitive Presidents Cup.

Day 1 Matchup Bets (DraftKings)

Finau/Schauffele -142 over Day/An

Scott/Lee +105 over Morikawa/Theegala

Pendrith/Bezuidenhout -108 over Clark/Henley

Matsuyama/Conners -110 over Cantlay/Burns

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How much each player won at the 2026 Masters

Published

2 months ago

Apr 13, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

Rory McIlroy made it two wins in as many years at Augusta National, seeing off the challengers on a dramatic Sunday to slip on the green jacket once again. The victory earned Rory a whopping payday of $4.5 million, with Scottie Scheffler his closest challenger earning $2.43 million for his sole runner-up finish.

With a total prize purse of $22.5 million up for grabs, here’s a look at how much each player won at the 2026 Masters tournament.

For players that did not make the cut, they still earned $25k for their efforts at the year’s opening major.

1: Rory McIlroy, $4.5 million
2: Scottie Scheffler, $2.43 million
T3: Tyrrell Hatton, $1.08 million
T3: Russell Henley, $1.08 million
T3: Justin Rose, $1.08 million
T3: Cameron Young, $1.08 million
T7: Collin Morikawa, $725,625
T7: Sam Burns, $725,625
T9: Xander Schauffele, $630,00
T9: Max Homa, $630,00
11: Jake Knapp, $562,500
T12: Jordan Spieth, $427,500
T12: Brooks Koepka, $427,500
T12: Hideki Matsuyama, $427,500
T12: Patrick Reed, $427,500
T12: Patrick Cantlay, $427,500
T12: Jason Day, $427,500
T18: Viktor Hovland, $315,000
T18: Maverick McNealy, $315,000
T18: Matt Fitzpatrick, $315,000
T21: Keegan Bradley, $252,000
T21: Ludvig Aberg, $252,000
T21: Wyndham Clark, $252,000
T24: Matt McCarty, $182,083
T24: Adam Scott, $182,083
T24: Sam Stevens, $182,083
T24: Chris Gotterup, $182,083
T24: Michael Brennan, $182,083
T24: Brian Campbell, $182,083
T30: Alex Noren, $146,250
T30: Harris English, $146,250
T30: Shane Lowry, $146,250
T33: Gary Woodland, $121,500
T33: Dustin Johnson, $121,500
T33: Brian Harman, $121,500
T33: Tommy Fleetwood, $121,500
T33: Ben Griffin, $121,500
T38: Jon Rahm, $105,750
T38: Ryan Gerard, $101,250
T38: Haotong Li, $96,750
T41: Justin Thomas, $92,250
T41: Sepp Straka, $87,750
T41: Jacob Bridgeman, $83,250
T41: Kristoffer Reitan, $78,750
T41: Nick Taylor, $74,250
46: Sungjae Im, $69,750
47: Si Woo Kim, $65,250
48: Aaron Rai, $61,650
T49: Corey Conners, $57,600
T49: Marco Penge, $57,600
51: Kurt Kitayama, $55,250
52: Sergio Garcia, $54,000
53: Rasmus Hojgaard, $52,650
54: Charl Schwartzel, $51,300

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CBS’s Sunday Masters coverage slammed by golf fans

Published

2 months ago

Apr 13, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

While Sunday was a dramatic day at the Masters, many golf fans were left feeling frustrated by the CBS final round coverage.

There were plenty of moments that golf fans took to social media to air their frustrations on Sunday over, including a lack of shots being shown throughout the day, being behind the live action, confusion over the approach shots of the final group on 18, and providing an angle for the winning putt where the cup couldn’t be seen.

Here’s a look at some of the criticisms that were directed at the CBS coverage throughout the day on X:

This has been a brutal broadcast for CBS. When the folks from Augusta sit down with them this year, you can bet they’ll talk about this 15 seconds where we have no idea where Rory’s ball went, and Dottie moans. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/ak3mkpIN7V

— Ryan (@PossiblyRy) April 12, 2026

It’s rare criticism coming in for CBS, who are usually heavily praised for their Masters coverage each year.

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The surprise club Tommy Fleetwood says is key to his Masters chances

Published

2 months ago

Apr 7, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

Tommy Fleetwood goes in search for the first major victory of his career again this week, with the Englishman proving to be a popular pick at Augusta National.

Fleetwood’s best showing at Augusta came back in 2024 where he finished T3, and while speaking at his pre-tournament press conference, the 35-year-old emphasized the importance of his 9-wood in his pursuit of the green jacket.

Speaking on Tuesday to media, Fleetwood said:

“It’s a great 9-wood golf course. I think it’s always been — I can’t remember when I first put like a 9-wood in or a high lofted club, but it’s a perfect like 9-wood golf course. I’ve had that in the bag for a few years.”

The Englishman continued, revealing that his strategy for the week won’t just be to hit driver off the tee as much as possible:

“Yeah, it’s funny really because I know Augusta is probably associated with being fairly forgiving off the tee in a way, so you think you can whale around driver a little bit. But I don’t necessarily think that’s always the play for me. I think there’s holes that set up really well where I can draw it with the mini driver if I’m feeling less comfortable with the driver and things like that.”

That strategy he believes will make his TaylorMade Qi10 9-wood extra critical this week in Georgia:

“The biggest thing is the 9-wood for me. If I can put myself in position on the par-5s or the 4th long par-3, like it — for me, I can’t really hit that high 4-iron, so 9-wood helps me a lot.”