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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

Decorated golfer to play in LIV event after quiet 12-year hiatus

In May 2012, a 26-year-old rising star withdrew from the Wells Fargo Championship due to an Achilles tendon injury. He had surgery a month later and quietly slipped away from professional golf. Until now. 

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches

PGA National can eat players alive if they're not careful, so Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is targeting elite ball-strikers and fading inaccurate golfers with his three favorite props for the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches. 

Look of the Day for Wednesday, Feb. 28: Jokic is no joke 

Our Look of the Day hot streak is over. The good news is we can start a brand new hot streak with our favorite NBA prop bet for Wednesday night's slate. 

Feeling adventurous? Check out these plus-money NBA props

We're feeling a little frisky on this fine Wednesday afternoon, so we went hunting for some plus-money NBA props to sweat out while we enjoy the action.

Talor Gooch makes a fool of himself with his Masters comments

Talor Gooch's move to LIV Golf created generational wealth for him and his family, but it also gave him an inflated ego.

Golf best bets: Long shots to target for the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches

We're coming off a strong week in golf long shots. Let's run it back with two bombs we're targeting with outright and finishing position bets for this week's Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches. 

Look of the Day for Tuesday, Feb. 27: In a hurry to back Murray

Monday night saw our fifth win in our last six Look of the Day picks. Let's keep the momentum rolling with a bet for Tuesday night's NBA slate.   

Jon Rahm addresses his LIV Golf decision: 'This is a new change, a big change'

In a recent interview with Marty Smith of ESPN, Jon Rahm — who signed a contract worth more than $300M over four years — gave the most honest answer we've heard from a LIV Golf player yet.  

Jake Knapp went from nightclub bouncer to $1.4 million PGA Tour winner

Two years ago, Jake Knapp was checking IDs and throwing out over-served customers at his hometown nightclub. On Sunday, the only checking the PGA Tour rookie was doing was cashing one for $1.4 million.

The Match IX golf: Best bets for tonight's skins event 

Capital One's The Match is back for its ninth edition Monday night at 6:30 p.m. ET, and it will feature LPGA players for the first time.  

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches

We cashed our first PGA Tour outright of 2024 with Jake Knapp winning the Mexico Open at Vidanta. Let's turn around and do it again.

Look of the Day for Monday, Feb. 26: And the profit train keeps a rollin'

Coming off a 4-1 week in our Look of the Day series, let's take a look at our favorite bet for Monday night's NBA slate and keep the profit train rolling. 

'What’s going on, guys?': Bryson DeChambeau bashes golf rankings group

LIV Golf is fighting to no avail for its players to earn Official World Golf Ranking points. 

Look of the Day for Friday, Feb. 23: Keep riding the under train

The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks went under, giving us another Look of the Day winner to improve to 3-1 on the week. Let's finish strong with our favorite bet for Friday's loaded NBA slate. 

NCAAB Bracket Watch: Mid-majors to keep an eye on

As we approach the home stretch of the college basketball regular season, let's take a look at a few dangerous mid-major teams that have their sights set on busting brackets this March. 

Look of the Day for Thursday, Feb. 22: Small wonder we like this under

We were unable to cash our third straight Look of the Day on Wednesday, but since the NBA is back in action on Thursday night, let's kick off a new winning streak. 

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Mexico Open at Vidanta

Is the Mexico Open at Vidanta a golf tournament we can't wait to watch? Maybe not, but YB's Jack Dougherty says there's still money to be made regardless of the field strength. 

The Masters extends 2024 invitation to LIV golfer

One of the brightest young stars in the sport, he wouldn't have been able to qualify for the Masters himself because he's fallen outside the top 50 in the OWGR. 

Look of the Day for Wednesday, Feb. 21: Let's keep it rolling

We faded No. 1 UConn on Tuesday night, and Creighton pulled off the upset and we cashed our second straight Look of the Day. Let's go for three in a row with another college basketball pick for Wednesday's slate. 

NBA playoff futures: We call dibs on the Dubs

We're excited to get back to the daily grind of betting on the NBA, but before we do, let's look at the remaining schedules and target a few futures to sweat out down the stretch of the regular season.

It's time for Scottie Scheffler to finally fix his putting

Scottie Scheffler is wasting one of the most dominant stretches of ball-striking we'll ever see on the PGA Tour.

Golf best bets: Long shots to target for the Mexico Open at Vidanta

The Mexico Open at Vidanta is a wide-open tournament, so YB's Jack Dougherty has two long shots he's targeting with outright and finishing position bets this week.

Look of the Day for Tuesday, Feb. 20: Fade UConn? Yup, and here's why

With still no NBA on the schedule, let's go right back to some college hoops for our favorite Look of the Day for Tuesday's slate. 

Will Zalatoris quietly battled with heavy heart at The Genesis Invitational

Will Zalatoris looked confident and joyful to be back in the mix throughout his week at The Genesis Invitational. 

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Mexico Open at Vidanta

Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is looking some better value down the board with his three outright picks for this week's Mexico Open at Vidanta.