Episode 25: U.S. Betting Preview with Joe Idone and Some Exciting Hillcrest Announcements

The U.S. Open returns to Oakmont — and we’ve got a full breakdown with special guest Joe Idone (@TourPicks). Joe runs one of the sharpest golf betting accounts on the internet and joins us to talk strategy, stats, and sleepers. We also dive into the latest Hillcrest news (👀), a wild reward from Callaway, and final spots for Spey Bay events.

It’s a packed show — from history at Oakmont to betting picks, weather drama, and whether Phil can finally complete the career grand slam.

🧢 Club Announcements
• Join Hillcrest (Callaway reward + cottage update!) → https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest
• Solstice & Ryder Cup at Spey Bay → https://clubhouse.links.golf/events
• Support Cooper’s Solstice Hike Fundraiser → https://www.cashforkidsgive.co.uk/cam...

🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode
• Gil Hanse Oakmont Renovation → https://www.usopen.com/2025/articles/...
• Prize Purse Breakdown → https://www.sportscasting.com/uk/news...
• Joe’s Power Rankings → https://www.rotoballer.com/u-s-open-p...
• Course Breakdown Thread → https://x.com/therealGFD/status/19322...
• Bryson on the Rough → https://golf.com/news/bryson-dechambe...
• Weather Forecast → https://weather.com/forecast/regional...
• Zac Blair putting from 122 out on the 1st hole at Oakmont → https://x.com/AndyTFE/status/19325229...
• Shane Bacon on First-Time Winner → https://x.com/shanebacon/status/19324...

⏱️ Episode Guide
00:00 Cold Open + Intro
05:15 Hillcrest Announcement (Cottages + Callaway Trip)
10:48 Spey Bay Event Update + Fundraiser
13:45 U.S. Open Preview: History of Oakmont
21:03 What Makes Oakmont Brutal
26:15 Stats to Watch + Course Comparisons
32:44 Joe’s Betting Strategy + Picks
41:50 Group Betting Picks (Winner, Longshot, Top 10)
52:02 Predictions + Chaos Bets
58:45 Outro + Thank You Joe