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In this episode of Hold The Green, Boston Capper and Steve recap Steve's Florida trip and last week’s betting/DFS results, including Riviera takeaways, tough beats, and Underdog round-score wins, plus quick reactions to Olympic hockey and early Masters shortlists. He breaks down why Riviera played so easy (soft conditions, no wind) and what that says about modern scoring.
Capper and Steve then preview the Cognizant Classic at PGA National, explaining why recent low winning scores are mostly weather-driven rather than course changes, while detailing key setup tweaks, agronomy notes, and the most predictive stats for DFS and betting. The episode dives into strokes-gained trends, early odds reactions (Griffin, Mitchell), and how to approach the betting board with potential weather delays. He closes with a teaser for Tuesday’s best-bets show and Inside Sports Network coverage.

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00:00 Sunday Night Kickoff + Steve’s Florida Trip Recap01:51 Team USA vs Canada: Golden Goal, Trash Talk & Olympic Memories05:16 Riviera Recap: Bridgeman Wins, Betting Pain & Sunday Nerves12:03 West Coast Swing Wrap: Early Masters Shortlist & Form Check16:00 Did Riviera Play Too Easy? Weather, Wind, and Setup Reality Check21:08 Cognizant/Honda Classic Preview: Why This Event ‘Sucks’ Now27:29 ‘Massacring the Honda’: Overseding Myths, Par-5 Change, and What Really Matters36:35 Was It Really Overwatering? Breaking Down Rainfall & Soft Conditions38:48 Course Setup Changes: Wider Fairways, Bear Trap Tweaks & the 16th Hole Bunker40:32 Who ‘Killed the Bear’? Wind Direction, Storm Delays & Why Scores Went Low46:43 The Real Culprit: Modern Equipment, Low-Spin Mishits & Distance Debate49:51 PGA Tour’s Share of the Blame: Course Setup, Signature Events & Weak Fields54:03 This Week’s GCSA Report: Rough Height, Bermuda Collars & New Tee Boxes57:32 Scoring Trends & Strokes Gained: What Actually Got Easier (and Why)01:02:11 Off-the-Tee Reality Check: Rough Penalty Myths, Driver Usage & Fairway Rates01:11:47 Weather Outlook & Final Thoughts: Can Wind Save It? Plus Wrap-Up & Odds Talk

In this episode of Hold The Green, Boston Capper is joined by Joe Idont (Preferred Lines / Read the Line) to recap Pebble Beach and preview the Genesis Invitational at Riviera. They discuss Hard Rock betting limitations in Florida, “without Scottie” markets, and key takeaways from Pebble including Scheffler’s run and Jake Knapp’s late struggles. The Genesis preview focuses on heavy rain creating a long, soft Riviera that favors carry distance and long-iron play, plus betting angles like Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young in “without Scheffler” markets, skepticism on Fleetwood/Cantlay/Burns, and a potential buy-low on Ludvig Åberg. The episode also touches on Ryder Cup captaincy chatter, LIV news (Anthony Kim, Australia events), Joe’s firsthand TGL experience, and notable longshots and fades for the week.
00:00 Welcome to Hold the Green + Joe Ioni Joins the Show00:22 Florida Betting Woes: Hard Rock App & Limited Golf Markets01:01 Last Week at Pebble: Wind, Leaderboard Chaos & Jake Knapp Sundays02:30 Knapp’s Game Breakdown: Ball-Striking Leap & Poa Putting Talk03:47 Social Media Detox: Why Twitter (and Facebook) Feels Too Toxic05:10 Quick Detour to Football: Browns Frustrations & Coaching/Ownership07:32 Super Bowl Reactions: QB Struggles, Coaching, and What’s Next09:06 Winter Olympics & Hockey Rink Drama: Italy’s “Meters vs Feet” Mix-Up10:33 Olympic Hockey Preview: Canada Fears, Roster Construction & Bruins Rants12:38 Back to Golf Betting: ‘Without Scotty’ Markets + Rory/Cam Young Angles15:16 How to Price Scotty: Field Strength, Win Equity & Avoiding Juiced Top-5s19:27 Mid-Tier Targets & Fades: Cantlay, Hovland, Burns, and Cam Young Upside23:15 Is Ludvig Aberg Back? The 40-1 Window Before the Odds Disappear25:58 Odds board chatter: Ludwig, Xander & the mid-tier numbers26:27 Ricky Fowler rant & Ryder Cup grudges27:08 Keegan Bradley captaincy debate: Bryson pairing, assistants & lineup mistakes31:44 Back to Genesis odds: Keegan’s bad Riviera history + JJ Spaun slump33:05 JJ Spaun to LIV rumors & Anthony Kim’s surprise return34:11 Why Anthony Kim was a huge win for LIV (and for golf)37:02 Genesis picks: fading Spieth, buying stock in Akshay Bhatia38:28 Akshay’s social media pressure, anchoring talk & long-term upside40:27 TGL access stories: asking players questions & behind-the-scenes travel41:30 Deep board betting: Bridgeman sweat, Wyndham Clark injuries, and Max Homa debate46:57 TGL warmups as a data edge: ball flight tells & simulator tech explained49:11 Is TGL making Tour winners better? Ratings, sponsors & business momentum52:09 Wrap-up: Riviera final notes, LPGA parlay tip, and where to follow the show

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In this episode of Hold The Green, Steve breaks down an early preview of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. He explains why Riviera is his favorite PGA Tour venue, dives into its classic design, recent tweaks, and how the course actually plays.Steve shares his analysis on poa greens, kikuyu rough, scoring trends, and which skills matter most (scrambling, bunker play, long-iron proximity). Steve also shares comp courses like Augusta National Golf Club and PGA National Resort & Spa, plus insights from recent winners like Joaquin Niemann, Jon Rahm, and Hideki Matsuyama.
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In this episode of Hold The Green, Boston Capper and Twitterless Steve discuss the upcoming AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, sharing their insights and betting tips for the tournament. They briefly digress to talk about curling before diving into Sunday's football game, where the Patriots' disappointing performance against Seattle is heavily critiqued. The conversation then shifts to the Pebble Beach golf tournament, where they evaluate various players, discuss weather conditions, and consider the impact of course characteristics. Steve shares his recommended bets, exploring players like Victor Hovland, Justin Rose, and Russell Henley, while analyzing their recent performances and fitting them into his predictions. Capper and a special guest, Josh, chime in with their top picks including Jason Day and Matthew Fitzpatrick. The episode concludes with long-shot considerations, acknowledging the potential impact of weather and player form on final outcomes.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:15 Curling: A Surprising Passion00:52 Winter Olympics Favorites01:45 Football Recap: Patriots' Performance09:04 Looking Ahead: Patriots' 2026 Season11:03 Golf Talk: Pebble Beach Pro-Am Preview12:01 Weather Conditions and Predictions18:30 Betting Insights and Strategies36:29 Rory McIlroy: Love-Hate Relationship37:04 Analyzing the 25-40 to One Odds Range37:40 Fleetwood and Other Player Bets40:13 Victor Hovland's Prospects46:43 Weather Considerations and Betting Strategies56:37 Long Shots and Underdogs56:42 Special Guest Appearance and Final Thoughts
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In this episode of the Hold The Green, hosts Boston Capper and Twitterless Steve preview the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, discussing its iconic holes, course strategy, and the influence of weather conditions. They delve into course comparisons between Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill, emphasizing the impact of wind direction and timing on player performance. The episode also features a passionate Super Bowl segment where Capper fervently argues for the New England Patriots' victory over the Seattle Seahawks, highlighting key players and game strategies. They wrap up with a discussion of betting props for the Super Bowl and additional insights for the upcoming golf tournament.
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message00:36 Golf Bets and Predictions01:08 Signature Events Rant02:59 Super Bowl and Golf Course Talk04:54 Weather and Course Conditions08:55 DFS and Betting Strategies13:52 Iconic Holes at Pebble Beach25:24 Spyglass Hill Overview31:07 Introduction and Personal Update31:16 Pebble Beach Course Overview31:35 Impact of Wind on Play33:22 Weather Incidents and Tournament Impact34:40 Scoring Conditions and Course Difficulty37:42 ShotLink Data and Course Analysis40:21 Driving and Approach Play Insights44:46 Player Performance and Strategy50:49 Data Golf and Statistical Analysis01:02:41 Beer Talk and New York Breweries01:05:31 Football Rant and Patriots Prediction01:05:38 Analyzing Quarterback Performances01:06:39 Seattle Seahawks: Overrated or Underrated?01:07:09 Patriots' Chances and Key Players01:08:55 Betting Insights and Predictions01:10:09 Super Bowl Narratives and Comparisons01:30:45 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off