How to Bet on Golf : Betting Guide 2023

Betting Markets Available for Golf Tournaments:

Outright tournament winner	You are betting on the winner of an event. You can bet on an individual player or the side to win – for example, US or Europe.
Round leader	For this bet, you must choose the player who you think will have the leading score at the end of the specified round. Unlike the traditional outright bet, the first-round leader can be more than one person (two or more players can achieve the same score).
Matchup betting	These are bets placed on which player will win a round matchup rather than the entire tournament. You can bet on spreads or money lines. Spreads: you must choose which golfer will win or lose by a certain number of points (known as a handicap). Money lines: you must choose a player that you predict will win that round.
Make/miss the cut	If a player is withdrawn or disqualified, they have ‘missed the cut’. This occurs when they are below the cutline. You are betting on players to either be at or above the cutline, or below it.
Correct score betting	You must predict the exact score of a specific round within the tournament. This often requires a high level of knowledge on golf and your chosen player/s.
Top scorer betting	For this bet, you must choose the golfer that you believe will have the top score for a particular round.

Our Favourite Betting Sites for Irish Users Looking to Wager on Golf Tournaments:

BoyleSports:

BoyleSports, originally founded in 1982 by John Boyle has grown to become Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker. It now has over 375 shops in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

• It provides a welcome bonus to new users with a €10 bet plus another €10 to spend in their casino when you place your first bet of at least €10.
• BoyleSports gives users the opportunity to bet on a wide variety of different sports. It is a great platform for betting on golf as during the lead up to the event they offer promotions specific to golf such as free bets and enhanced odds.
• Irish users can take full advantage of the loyalty programme that is redeemable in one of the BoyleSports retail shops.

BetVictor:

Betvictor, founded in 1946, is a popular and successful online bookmaker. They are one of Europe’s leading online gaming companies and attract customers from over 250 countries.

• Betvictor is fully licensed by the UKGC (United Kingdom Gambling Commision), therefore you can trust that your information and transactions are secure.
• In terms of welcome bonuses, new users who deposit at least €10 receive three free bets worth €10. These can then be spent betting on golf tournaments!

Ladbrokes:

Ladbrokes has built up a respected reputation since its establishment in 1886. It has become one of the biggest names in UK bookmaking largely due to it being so accessible. Users have access to betting both online and in their shops. Moreover, reviews have named Ladbrokes “one of the best sites around” due to its longstanding promotions and competitive pricing.

• Ladbrokes offers an extensive range of betting markets tailored for golf fanatics and gambling enthusiasts.These options include make or miss the cut, the outright tournament winner, matchup betting, and correct score betting. 
• he platform provides an outstanding live-streaming feature, enabling you to watch the matches live and support your chosen winner or favourite player as they compete in each match.

MrPlay:

Mr Play is a popular online bookie that covers popular sports events – this of course includes golf!

• They provide a safe and secure gambling environment where all of your personal and financial information is completely protected. They are fully licensed to operate in Ireland.
• In terms of welcome bonuses, new users will receive €15 when they place an initial bet of at least €10.

Strategies for Betting on Golf:

Check injury reports	Look out for any updates that may affect a player’s performance. We recommend that you avoid betting on injured players. This can also be helpful for punters who are unsure between two places; if one becomes injured, the chances of the other player winning increase significantly.
Understand bet value	The key to larger profits using this strategy is to bet higher amounts of money, but to know which bets are worth wagering on. This requires research and a good understanding of betting odds.
Research the golfer’s performances in recent tournaments	Golf has a handful of huge names and a multitude of smaller, up and coming names. A successful punter has knowledge that allows them to understand who to wager on – regardless of who they may want to win. Players also often have their favourite courses and are therefore more likely to perform better at the ones that they prefer.
Find the best odds	It is integral to your positive betting experience that you understand bet value and know which player/s to wager on. Look out for bonus offers such as enhanced odds during the lead-up to your chosen event!
Specialise in a specific area of the game	Even the best players will have rough patches, and it’s important to be aware that this may happen. Some punters prefer to specialise in specific payers. This means that they prioritise betting on certain players when they are in form or will be playing in conditions that they have previously performed well in. Other punters choose to specialise in specific courses, helping them place successful bets on them. Difficult courses can affect even the best golfers and it is important to know which courses are played best by what players, as well as which courses are generally performed better or worse on average.
Use prop bets to your advantage	Prop bets are bets on almost anything that can occur during a golf tournament. For example, you can generate a larger profit by betting on a hole-in-one, nationality to win the tournament, over/under a particular handicap, and top ten finish. This is a great strategy for any major golf fans as you are able to bet on multiple aspects of the games.

Golf Tournaments Available to Bet On:

Golf is a widely popular sport, so the list of events included in betting sites is endless. It has grown rapidly in popularity as a betting sport. It accounts for roughly 12% of sports bets in the UK, and it is estimated that in 2022 alone €6 – €6.5 Billion was spent on golf wagers!

Below is a list of the most popular, major events covered by most betting sites.

• The Solheim Cup
• The Masters Tournament
• The US Open
• The PGA Championship
• The Ryder Cup