How to Win at Golf Betting

 

Golf is one of the most popular sports when it comes betting

 

It is fair to say that anyone who regularly visits this site is a big golf fan. You may even be a very good player – or at least getting better all the time. But, as much as you may play the sport, betting on golf might not be something that you know too much about.

 

But why not put all your golf knowledge and expertise to good use off the course? We’ve put together an introductory guide to golf betting so you can start to put all those hours in the clubhouse to even better use.

 

• Choose Your Sportsbook Wisely

 

The first thing you will need to do is select a sportsbook. There is no limit to the number of online betting sites and sportsbooks that you can sign up for. It is actually quite a good idea to register with more than one to take full advantage of all the various promotions and bonus offers. But deciding which one to choose can be quite a job for newcomers.

 

Make sure that there is a good selection of golf betting markets available – and that the odds are fairly attractive compared to other sites. There won’t be too much difference between sportsbooks when it comes to odds – but even the smallest price gap can affect your winnings.

 

• Golf Betting Basics

 

You may know all about which club to use to get to the green, but do you know what betting market to look for? Some of the most popular wagers you can go for are:

 

• Tournament winner
• First round leader
• Top five finish
• To make the cut
• Top player by nationality

 

All of these bets are very straightforward. You will already know a lot about different players and the strengths and weaknesses of their game. Use your expertise to make informed bets.

 

• Golf Tournaments to Bet On

 

This is another aspect of golf betting that people who actually play the game should know a lot about. You probably watch a lot of golf as well as play – so now you will be keeping an eye on the big events with the added financial interest.

 

The four majors are the obvious place to start when it comes to your golf betting. The Masters, The US Open, The Open and the USPGA Championship. As a player, you will know the great history of these events and which players prefer the chosen courses. These kinds of tournaments – as well as the Ryder Cup – attract a lot of non-golfers when it comes to betting. So you already hold a distinct advantage when it comes to betting on them.

 

Make sure you have the best chance of winning with your golf betting

 

• Each Way Betting

 

Predicting the outright winner of a tournament is usually the most popular bet. But with so many entrants in most competitions, the each way wager can turn out to be a very profitable way of betting. This is when you are effectively placing two bets – one for the player to win and one for the player to place.

 

It will depend on the sportsbook to how many places are counted. It can be anything from four to seven or even eight for some tournaments. With an each way bet you are usually offered ¼ or 1/5 odds for a place. That means if a player is 11.00 to win, you could also get 3.00 for a place. If the player wins the tournament, you will end up winning both bets at 11.00 and 3.00.

 

• Golf Betting Tips

 

We’ve covered some of the basics when it comes to betting on the sport we love here. But you will already know so much about the sport that you will have an advantage over even some experienced bettors who don’t play.

 

What they would tell you about golf betting, though, is to look at the recent form of players – and whether they enjoy playing a particular course. Conditions will always play a part as well. Also, do your research and read up on golf picks – the more information you have the better informed your bet will be.