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Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the Sony Open and match 1 of TGL. -Discussing top 6 odds favs at Sony

-2 matchups -2 t20s -2 outrights -Sleeper, FRP, 2 lineups, scoring, best bet -TGL Match 1 pick

🏁 Conclusion

The podcast highlights the differences between Wailea's short, precision-focused course and the previous week’s Kapalua plantation course. Hideki Matsuyama, who dazzled last week with a record-breaking 35-under-par score, leads the field, but health issues and past patterns cast doubt on back-to-back wins. The host analyzes key players like Corey Connors, Tom Kim, and Russell Henley, emphasizing precision in short iron play and putting. The segment concludes with betting suggestions, outright winners, DFS lineups, and TGL Match 1 predictions, favoring the New York Golf Club team for its chipping and putting advantage.

✨ Key Points

🎯 Player-specific highlights: Hideki Matsuyama enters after setting a PGA Tour record last week, but his chances of consecutive wins are debated due to health concerns and prior patterns.

🎯 Course breakdown: Wailea's 7,000-yard par-70 layout emphasizes approach shots from 100-150 yards and putting precision.

🎯 Past winners at Sony: Notable short-game specialists like Si Woo Kim, Kevin Na, and Cam Smith thrived here due to their putting prowess.

🎯 Top favorites: Corey Connors (top 20 pick), Russell Henley (recent inconsistency), and Tom Kim (issues with putting and driving) are among the players analyzed.

🎯 Betting picks: Two recommended outright bets are Denny McCarthy (66-1) and Mackenzie Hughes (70-1).

🎯 TGL preview: Match 1 pits the New York Golf Club (Shoffley, Fowler, Fitzpatrick) against Bay Golf Club (Lowry, Clark, Oberg). The real-life chipping and putting setup plays a pivotal role.

🎯 DFS lineup strategy: Players like Connors and McCarthy are prioritized for their suitability to Wailea's precision demands.

🎯 Insights on rookies: Luke Clanton, an amateur, is poised to outperform experienced players like Brian Harmon, showcasing immense promise.

🎯 Sleeper picks: Si Woo Kim is undervalued despite a strong record at Wailea, including a win and a fourth-place finish.

🎯 Predicted scores: Rainy weather might soften the course, making a winning score of 22-under-par likely.

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