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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

17th hole at TPC Sawgrass swallows up 120,000 golf balls every year

The par-3 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass measures only 137 yards from the back tees, but it's still one of the most intimidating holes in golf.

Watch: Ryan Fox sinks a hole-in-one on the iconic 17th hole at the Players Championship

We're not even halfway through the first round of the 2024 Players Championship, but we already have a hole-in-one on the famed island green.

Look of the Day for Thursday, March 14: Take the under in Villanova-Marquette

Chris Paul couldn't get it done for us, bringing our Look of the Day record to 1-2 on the week. We still have time to scratch out a profitable week, so let's start Thursday with our favorite college basketball bet.   

PGA Tour players have lost faith in commissioner Jay Monahan

It's been almost a year, and Monahan still hasn't won back the PGA Tour brass he betrayed last summer. His time as PGA Tour commissioner must be ticking. 

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Players Championship

TPC Sawgrass is a true test of golf that demands precise ball striking and imagination. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty shares his three favorite props for the Players Championship.

Look of the Day for Wednesday, March 13: We agree on CP3

Our Tuesday Look of the Day in college basketball fell short, bringing us to 1-1 to start the week. We're switching over to the NBA for our favorite bet of Wednesday's loaded slate. 

NCAAB best bets: Putting our stamp on Champ Week

Champ Week is one of the best sports betting weeks of the year. There's nothing better than waking up and seeing a full slate of conference tournament games starting early in the afternoon and spanning all day and night.

Golf best bets: Long shots to target for the Players Championship

Now we head to iconic TPC Sawgrass for the Players Championship, one of the toughest tournaments on the PGA Tour to predict. But Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is up to the task.

Look of the Day for Monday, March 12: It's all upstream for Stony Brook

Let's keep the good times rolling with our favorite college basketball pick for Tuesday's conference tournament slate.  

Rory McIlroy has a worrisome problem he needs to fix

Rory McIlroy is off to a brutal start to the 2024 PGA Tour season, at least by his standards. 

Rory McIlroy may have turned Scottie Scheffler invincible

Scottie Scheffler is about to become an unstoppable force on the PGA Tour, and it might be all Rory McIlroy's fault.

NCAAB Conference futures: Here's 3 teams to like this week

Selection Sunday is less than a week away, but we have multiple conference tournaments to get through before we shift our focus to the NCAA Tournament.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Players Championship

It's hard to bet against Scottie Scheffler when his putter is working, but we can't touch him at -550. Instead, let's target three in-form players to slay the World No. 1 and conquer the Players. 

Look of the Day for Monday, March 11: Make some bucks with the Bucs

We capped off last week with a no-sweat Look of the Day winner on Miles Bridges, and we're looking to keep the momentum rolling into the new week.  

Phil Mickelson doesn't look Masters-ready after embarrassing round at LIV Golf Hong Kong

In the first round of LIV Golf Hong Kong at Hong Kong Golf Club, Mickelson stumbled to a 10-over 80 to put himself in dead last place in the 54-man field.

Look of the Day for Friday, March 8: Bounce-back Bridges

Purdue Fort Wayne fought hard but couldn't get it done for our Thursday Look of the Day. Let's switch over to the NBA and finish the week strong with our favorite prop bet for Friday's slate. 

Will Zalatoris' back surgery helped fix his putting woes

Will Zalatoris has gained strokes on the greens in three straight events, which isn't a normal occurrence for the notoriously poor putter.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler continues to struggle with his biggest weakness

Scottie Scheffler fired a two-under 70 on Thursday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By Mastercard, but the stats paint a familiar picture. The 27-year-old remains a lousy putter — even with a new putter.

PGA Tour pros and LIV golfers agree on one thing

PGA Tour professionals and those who left for LIV Golf don't agree on much, but the rival groups have found common ground on one issue plaguing the sport.

Look of the Day for Thursday, March 7: It's the Day of the Mastodon

We're heading to the Horizon League Tournament for our favorite college basketball play of Thursday's slate. 

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Arnold Palmer Invitational

The best players on the PGA Tour are back this week for the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club and Lodge. 

Look of the Day for Wednesday, March 6: Kyle to make us a pile

Let's head over to the NBA and gun for a second straight Look Of The Day winner on Wednesday's slate.  

NCAAB bets: Finding some mid-major value amid the Madness

March Madness is officially here, folks. No, Selection Sunday isn't until March 17, but we can still warm up for the NCAA Tournament with some conference tournament action leading up to the big day.

Paul Azinger spills the truth about the PGA Tour: 'It's a sad day for golf'

Ex-NBC analyst Paul Azinger, a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour, recently spoke to Adam Schupak of Golfweek about the current state of professional golf and dropped a truth bomb on the PGA Tour.

LIV Golf waves the white flag in fight against ranking organization

The Saudi-backed golf league withdrew its application for OWGR accreditation Tuesday and will no longer attempt to give its players ranking points.