Betting on golf gives the punter more choices and more freedom than most other sports, with a multitude of bet types covering a wide range of possibilities. It’s a sport where you can bet without, bet on the top 5 or 10, and still get good outright odds on top quality players thanks to the way the game is played.
Knowing this is possible is only half of the battle though, knowing when and how to do it effectively is what will win you more bets. The articles below cover every element of betting on golf in quick and easy to read chunks, so you can improve your golf betting handicap while on a break, on the bus, or on the loo.
What is the World Cup of Golf?
If someone told you they had never heard of the football World Cup you wouldn't believe them, but the World Cup of golf? You might understand that a little more. But why is this national competition lesser known and what is it all about?
Can Men and Women Compete Together in Golf?
Gender equality is quite rightly widely promoted, but in sport, the gender divide is often down to fairness. A female boxer vs a male boxer wouldn't be a particularly fair fight, for example, but there are sports where physicality is less important like snooker. Where does golf fit into all of this?
Dead Heats in Golf
Dead heats are much more prevalent in golf than in many other sports, to the extent were you sometimes see 3 or 4 players tied for a certain spot. As a bettor, you should know what this means for your payout if it affects one of your bets.
What Are Pro Am Golf Tournaments?
Every fancied playing against your favourite golf pro in a tournament? A pro am would be the way to do it, although sadly it's not quite as simple as signing up and trying your luck. You can learn all about them in this article though.
What is an Open Golf Tournament?
You would be forgiven for thinking that anybody could enter an 'open' tournament, but in golf, an open isn't quite as open as it sounds. However, they are certainly easier to gain access to than invitationals, and we cover some of the biggest opens in this article.
What is a Golf Invitational?
The clue is in the name, but as ever, this isn't quite as straightforward as that. The basic difference between an open and an invitational is fairly obvious, although it is explained properly within and the biggest invitationals are covered as well.
Team Tournaments in Golf
Many bettors would struggle to name a team tournament in gold other than the Ryder cup, but there are plenty of them out there presenting opportunities for punters who know the sport. A team tournament is not the same thing as pairs though, which this article makes clear.
Top 'X' Betting
The X can mean anything, but is most commonly a country, so the bet would be on the top player from the USA, or from Ireland etc. This can throw up some interesting possibilities when it comes to dead heats, and the odds can vary quite a bit from bet to bet too.
To Make the Cut
A nice simple bet which you can apply to any player on the field in most competitions. However, there are still some rules to be aware of and some tips you can put into practice to give yourself the best chance of success.
72 Hole Betting in Golf
Sometimes called match betting, sometimes called tournament match betting, and sometimes called 72 hole betting, it all amounts to the same thing; you are betting on the outcome between just two of the golfers in the field regardless of how many others are competing.
Golf: 2 & 3 Ball betting
Golf is a long game, and betting on tournaments can be fun but it takes ages for your bet to resolve. For a quicker fix and a better chance of winning betting on the 2 ball or 3 ball market is the perfect anecdote, focusing on the short term performances of a few specific players.
Top 5/10/20 Betting in Golf Tournaments
Betting on the winner of the tournament may come with better odds, but there is another bet which leaves the punter more wiggle room and can still offer decent profits; the Top 5/10/20 bet. What is it? How does it work? And how is it best used? Let us tell you.