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Jack Dougherty

Jack Dougherty has been writing professionally since 2015, contributing to publications such as GoPSUSports.com, Centre Daily Times, Associated Press, and Sportscasting.com. He also spent more than a year working at a casino sportsbook, where he learned the ins and outs of the betting world and witnessed the grave mistakes casual bettors make every day. Now, Jack wants to use his expertise and experience in the industry to make you a more disciplined and more profitable bettor.

EXPERTISE:

Golf, Sports Betting, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Phillies

Golf legend claims Rory McIlroy is the fifth-best golfer of all time

McIlroy moved up to a tie for 15th place all-time by winning his fifth career major championship at the 2025 Masters.

Five PGA Tour storylines to follow after Rory McIlroy's Masters win

If you just tuned into the 2025 golf season for The Masters and watched Rory McIlroy score his first green jacket in dramatic fashion, you might be interested in what the rest of the year has in store. 

Three storylines for the RBC Heritage: Scottie Scheffler's time to shine

The PGA Tour heads to Hilton Head this week for the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, the next Signature Event on the 2025 schedule. It won't have a chance to match the drama we saw unfold with Rory McIlroy at the Masters, but let's check out the three biggest storylines for the Thursday-Sunday event anyway.

NFL Draft watch: Ideal trade scenarios for AFC teams

With the NFL Draft approaching April 24-26 in Green Bay, some teams undoubtedly are contemplating trades. Ahead of the NFL's biggest week of the offseason, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the ideal trade scenario for every AFC team.

NFL Draft watch: Ideal trade scenarios for NFC teams

With the NFL Draft approaching April 24-26 in Green Bay, some teams undoubtedly are contemplating trades. Ahead of the NFL's biggest week of the offseason, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the ideal trade scenario for every NFC team.

Masters win sets Rory McIlroy up for historic season

Now that the immense weight of winning the Masters has been lifted off his shoulders, Rory McIlroy might just go on a major championship tear in 2025. 

Watch: Rory McIlroy makes miraculous eagle from pine straw at the Masters

It's Friday at the 2025 Masters Tournament, and Rory McIlroy is charging up the leaderboard.

Masters tee times: Five takeaways from Rounds 1 and 2 pairings

Tee times for the 2025 Masters Tournament are out, and based on the pairings, we should be in for an entertaining first two rounds at Augusta National Golf Club.

Could Rory McIlroy's 'secret weapon' be key for his first Masters win?

Rory McIlroy clearly has the talent to win a Masters title and complete the career Grand Slam, but he's been unable to conquer the mental demons that have haunted him at Augusta National Golf Club.

The Masters: Power ranking the top 10 players in the field

Ranking the 10 best players set to tee off at The Masters.

The Masters: Three holes that will define the tournament

Every hole at Augusta National Golf Club tells a unique story. All 18 can make or break a player's week, but only a few on the back nine can decide the champion on Sunday afternoon.  

History tells us one of these seven players will win the 2025 Masters

Leading up to the 2025 Masters, only seven players have gained at least 1.7 strokes from tee to green over the last three months.

Five under-the-radar golfers who could crash Masters leaderboard

We're all expecting the Scottie Schefflers and Rory McIlroys of the world to play well at the 2025 Masters, but what about the lesser-known players in the field?  Here are five under-the-radar contenders who could pop up near the top of the leaderboard this week at Augusta National Golf Club.

Five LIV golfers with the best chance of winning the Masters

Ahead of the first major of the year, let's check in on LIV Golf and see which five players from the rival league have the best chance of winning the green jacket.

PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger hits speed bump after $1.5 billion rejection

It's been almost two years since the PGA Tour and PIF signed a framework agreement to reunify the sport, but the two sides aren't much closer to a merger today than they were in 2023. 

Ranking the top 10 golfers without a major championship 

With major championship season quickly approaching, now's a great time to take a look at the talented players who haven't yet climbed the highest mountain in professional golf.

Golf analyst details why Masters is Rory McIlroy's 'nemesis'

The Masters is the lone major championship that has eluded McIlroy throughout his career, and it's hard to figure out why.

Three storylines for Valero Texas Open: Is it Tommy Fleetwood's time?

Let's check out the three juiciest storylines for the Masters tune-up at the Valero Texas Open.

Rory McIlroy's Masters chances just took a major hit

Rory McIlroy is playing brilliant golf leading up to the Masters with a career Grand Slam on the line, but his quest for a green jacket has hit an untimely snag.

Rickie Fowler is in grave danger of missing the Masters

If the Masters started today, Rickie Fowler wouldn't be in the field at Augusta National Golf Club. The 36-year-old is quickly running out of time to punch his ticket to the first major championship of the 2025 season.

Three storylines for the Texas Children's Houston Open

The PGA Tour heads to the Lone Star State for the Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course. With only two tournaments left until the 2025 Masters Tournament, let's check out the three biggest storylines for this week's Augusta tune-up. 

NIL, transfer portal sucking the madness out of March

The NCAA Tournament has always been a time for underdogs and Cinderella stories to shine, but NIL and the transfer portal have quickly erased the madness from March. 

Five teams that are on upset alert in the men's Sweet 16

March Madness has been lacking in the madness department through two rounds, as only one double-digit seed made it to the Sweet 16. Hopefully, that sets us up for a wild weekend in the NCAA Tournament. Let's take a look at the five high seeds on upset alert in the Sweet 16:

Five bold NCAA Tournament predictions

March Madness is a time for upsets and Cinderellas, but it's tough to predict where the surprising results will come from. Let's try to crack the code with five bold predictions for the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Zero to hero in a flash? Five potential March Madness legends

Previously unheralded players become household names every year during March Madness. Ahead of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, here are five players who could become this year's Jack Gohlke.