Jason Sobel

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Jason is a Senior Golf Writer for The Action Network. He has covered golf full-time since 2004, previously for ESPN and Golf Channel, winning more than a dozen accolades from the Golf Writers Association of America and four Sports Emmys.
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Sobel: ‘Who’s Going to Win the 2019 Masters?’ Is the Wrong Question to Ask Right Now

It always happens in December. I totally get it. We’re a few months removed from “real” professional golf tournaments being played (no offense to the early

Jason Sobel
Dec 12, 2018 / 1:58 PM UTC

Sobel: Why Q-School Should Have a Direct Path to PGA Tour

Golf is for gamblers. I don’t mean this solely in the literal sense, either. Sure, most of us like to wager a few bucks when we play, but

Jason Sobel
Dec 11, 2018 / 3:45 PM UTC

Sobel’s Hero World Challenge Matchup Bets: Xander Schauffele vs. Rickie Fowler in Round 4?

Three players are tied for the Hero World Challenge lead entering the final round, but I’ll be avoiding all of them in my matchups bets for Sunday. Here

Jason Sobel
Dec 2, 2018 / 11:00 AM UTC

Sobel’s Hero World Challenge Matchup Bets: Rahm vs. Stenson in Round 3?

There are two ways to look at matchup bets for the elite-field 18-man Hero World Challenge: Either we can become hyper-focused on such a small group of players or it

Jason Sobel
Dec 1, 2018 / 10:04 AM UTC

Sobel’s Hero World Challenge Matchup Bets: Reed vs. Cantlay in Round 2?

Unlike most full-field events, the Hero World Challenge re-pairs after the opening round, which should leave some competitive matches for Friday afternoon. Here are my two favorites for the day

Jason Sobel
Nov 30, 2018 / 5:05 AM UTC

Sobel’s Hero World Challenge Matchup Bets: Justin Thomas vs. Tiger Woods in Round 1?

I’m starting a new feature this week that I think you’ll enjoy… Very simple: My three favorite matchup bets each round. Let’s kick things off

Jason Sobel
Nov 28, 2018 / 5:00 PM UTC

Sobel: Ranking the Hero World Challenge Field, From 1-18

Of the multiple disappointments on various levels in the aftermath of “The Match,” the most disappointing aspect might have been the lack of side action — and the lack of

Jason Sobel
Nov 28, 2018 / 1:00 PM UTC

Sobel: How to Improve the Next Edition of ‘The Match’

LAS VEGAS – Minutes after the first edition of “The Match” was finally completed after four playoff holes, including three from a makeshift tee on the practice green, I asked newly

Jason Sobel
Nov 24, 2018 / 4:11 AM UTC

Sobel: Live Updates from Tiger and Phil’s $9 Million Match

LAS VEGAS — “The Match” is here. Finally. Follow along below as I update all of the happenings from Shadow Creek Golf Course, where Tiger Woods and Phil

Jason Sobel
Nov 24, 2018 / 12:05 AM UTC

Need an Edge for Tiger-Phil Props? Shadow Creek GM Breaks Down Every Hole

One of the best things about “The Match” between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson? There will be enough prop bets to make a Super Bowl jealous. One of the worst

Jason Sobel
Nov 23, 2018 / 7:35 PM UTC

Tiger and Phil Waste No Time, Place $200K Side Bet on First Hole of ‘The Match’

We knew there’d be side action during “The Match” between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. We just didn’t know it would start three days ahead of the event.

Jason Sobel
Nov 23, 2018 / 1:00 PM UTC

Sobel: My Tiger vs. Phil Prop Picks for Our $1,000 Contest

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson aren’t the only ones who will be chasing a big payday this Friday. You’ll have a chance to collect, too. While Tiger and

Jason Sobel
Nov 23, 2018 / 5:00 AM UTC

Sobel: My Favorite Phil Mickelson Betting Story

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in May, and we’re bringing it back for the Tiger-vs.-Phil $9 million match, which will take place on

Jason Sobel
Nov 23, 2018 / 3:31 AM UTC

Mickelson Answers Tough Questions Regarding Criticism of ‘The Match’

It took a little while, but the tough questions were finally asked. Most of Tuesday afternoon’s press conference to promote “The Match” between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson was

Jason Sobel
Nov 21, 2018 / 2:11 AM UTC

Rickie, JT on Playing 1-on-1 vs. Tiger and Phil: ‘I Always Talk a lot of Trash’

We’ll be deprived of some specific expert analysis when Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson compete in “The Match” on Nov. 23 in Las Vegas — and it’s all Jordan

Jason Sobel
Nov 20, 2018 / 6:40 PM UTC