Golf is back, which means it’s time to stare at spreadsheets, pretend Riviera Country Club makes sense, and emotionally attach yourself to men who will absolutely hurt you by Sunday afternoon.
On this episode of the Stephie Smalls Show, Stephie is joined by Larry from Tom & Marty’s Bar for a full, unfiltered breakdown of the Genesis Invitational—and by breakdown, we mean equal parts betting logic, irrational confidence, and vibes-based decision making.
They dig into Riviera as a course that rewards elite ball-striking, patience, and the ability to survive four days without losing your mind. The conversation runs through the usual suspects like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Collin Morikawa, while also spotlighting value and longshot angles on players like Shane Lowry, Cam Young, Harris English, Adam Scott, and Jason Day.
But the real storyline? Larry’s ongoing Wendy’s chili bet—a self-inflicted endurance challenge that somehow coincides with Scottie Scheffler not winning a tournament. Is it science? No. Is it golf betting superstition at its finest? Absolutely.
Between outright bets, top-20 plays, first-round leader angles, and the eternal question of whether betting golfers you hate is actually the sharpest move, this episode perfectly captures the joy and mental illness of betting PGA golf.
If you’re wagering on the Genesis Invitational, this episode won’t make you smarter—but it will make you feel understood.
