Golf betting has long been a well-established and trusted form of betting and each year, more than $4.5 billion is spent on golf bets around the world. Golf is a slow and enjoyable game precisely because it takes a lot of patience to master. The same can be said about golf betting, as it’s often not as clear-cut and straightforward as betting on a game like soccer.
Now, while most people are used to the more conventional forms of golf betting, and using bets like ‘outright’, ‘top-5’, ‘top-10’, ‘top-20’, and ‘first round leader’, there are a lot of other bets on offer that can really help to improve your odds, but also your enjoyment of watching the game because now you’ll be looking out for more things while watching.
General Tips for Betting on Golf
Firstly, it’s important to do as much research as possible when deciding to bet on golf. You might consider yourself to be somewhat of an avid fan, but there are quite a few technical variables to consider before placing any bets on a golf tournament.
The first order of the day is to factor in the actual course itself. Most fans wouldn’t think to consider what type of grass is being used on the greens, the total length of the course, and the size of the golf holes. All of this can make a pretty significant difference to the outcome of the game. How? Players tend to play differently according to variations in these factors, which can affect the odds at your disposal.
The next thing to do is research the players very thoroughly before deciding on any favourites. While it may be easier to determine the really great golfers from the good, you never know who’s going to rank where on the leader board at the end of the day.
It’s also important to look out for things like winning streaks as golfers tend to build momentum on wins and try to capitalize on this from tournament to tournament. By factoring in a player’s recent history, you can make a good determination as to whether they’ll win, or place in the top five, or even what their overall score would be – and these are all very important details to think of when placing bets.
Finally, it’s also really important to shop around when considering which bookie you’ll be betting with. There are loads of new sites out there, each with their own unique odds, fees, and bonuses. This can have a huge impact on the success of your betting over the course of a tournament, so be sure to do your research here well.
3 Balls Bets
This is a great way to maximize your odds and narrow down on your chances of a winning bet. Essentially, in this form of betting, the players are set up into groups of 3. Ultimately, your goal is to decide who out of each group will have the highest score at the end of 18 holes.
This makes a lot easier to determine than trying to decide who out of all the players will have the best score, as it means you have much higher odds of guessing or calculating the winner. Golfing tournaments can often have over 140 players which brings your odds down from 1 in 140 to 1 in 3, which is quite a significant increase in your chances of success.
Will There Be a Hole-in-One?
This bet isn’t exactly the most sure fire one in terms of odds, as for any player getting a hole-in-one, the odds are quite low, meaning there’s very little chance of it happening. However, it’s always a good one to place even a small amount on just to ensure you’re covered as you never know what could happen. It also makes the event of witnessing a hole-in-one all the more exciting, as now you know you’re winning some cash along with it, which is a great advantage.
Lowest Tournament Round
This is definitely one that you should always consider as it’s a lot easier to figure out what an average player’s score will be, and can definitely maximize the odds of you having a winning streak.
Essentially, you’ll want to guess how low a player’s score will be, and most bookies separate this bet into different categories, like ‘under 65’, or ‘under 75’, etc. This means that you can try and determine from a player’s history what their average score is likely to be and fire away with relatively accurate precision.
Top Amateur Finisher
Most reputable bookies should offer this bet, and it’s quite a fun one to play. Essentially, they will give you a list of amateurs competing in the tournament. It’s your duty to now figure out which of these amateurs is more likely to win and come out on top.
Essentially, this works much the same way as ‘3 balls’ does, as it gives you better odds by selecting a few players from the roster, rather than having to bet on the roster as a whole.
It’s also a safer bet because there are often fewer amateurs in most of the pro-leagues. On top of that, it’s easier to determine who will be the victor by doing a comparison of their historical game stats, much like you would with pro players.