Alright, let’s cut to the chase. If you’re betting on major golf tournaments, the sportsbook you pick can make or break your experience. I’ve been deep into golf betting for years, and here’s my take on what works best for the big events like the Masters, PGA Championship, or The Open.
First off, you need a book with solid market depth. Golf isn’t like football or basketball—tournaments have huge fields, and the best sportsbooks offer outright winners, top 10s, top 20s, head-to-head matchups, and prop bets like first-round leader or hole-in-one odds. Bet365 and DraftKings stand out here. Bet365 has an insane range of prop markets, especially for the majors, and their live betting interface is smooth for in-play wagers like who’ll win a specific hole. DraftKings is great for head-to-heads and has decent odds boosts during the Masters or Ryder Cup.
Odds are obviously key. I’ve found FanDuel consistently offers competitive prices on golf outrights, especially for mid-tier players who can sneak into a top 5. Compare that to some smaller books where the juice is way too high on anything outside the top favorites. William Hill is another one to check—they tend to price up dark horses better than most, which is huge for golf where longshots can hit.
Payout speed matters too. Nothing worse than waiting a week for your winnings after a Sunday birdie seals your bet. BetMGM has been reliable for me—usually get funds in 24-48 hours. PointsBet is solid too, but their golf markets aren’t as deep, so I’d only use them for outrights.
One thing to watch out for: some books limit golf bets or are slow to grade them. Had issues with Caesars taking forever to settle top-20 bets because they wait for every official stat to come in. Annoying when you’re sitting on a winner. Stick to books that settle fast and don’t nickel-and-dime you on niche markets.
For European bettors or anyone eyeing the DP World Tour alongside the PGA, Unibet’s worth a look. They cover smaller tournaments well and often have better odds on Euro players like Rory or Rahm when they’re playing stateside majors. Their app’s decent for live tracking too.
My advice? Shop around. Use 2-3 books and compare odds for every major. Golf’s unpredictable, and even a slight edge in pricing can add up when you’re backing a +5000 shot. Also, check the promos—free bets or risk-free wagers for the majors can give you extra shots at a big payout. Anyone got other books they rate for golf? I’m always looking to test new ones.
First off, you need a book with solid market depth. Golf isn’t like football or basketball—tournaments have huge fields, and the best sportsbooks offer outright winners, top 10s, top 20s, head-to-head matchups, and prop bets like first-round leader or hole-in-one odds. Bet365 and DraftKings stand out here. Bet365 has an insane range of prop markets, especially for the majors, and their live betting interface is smooth for in-play wagers like who’ll win a specific hole. DraftKings is great for head-to-heads and has decent odds boosts during the Masters or Ryder Cup.
Odds are obviously key. I’ve found FanDuel consistently offers competitive prices on golf outrights, especially for mid-tier players who can sneak into a top 5. Compare that to some smaller books where the juice is way too high on anything outside the top favorites. William Hill is another one to check—they tend to price up dark horses better than most, which is huge for golf where longshots can hit.
Payout speed matters too. Nothing worse than waiting a week for your winnings after a Sunday birdie seals your bet. BetMGM has been reliable for me—usually get funds in 24-48 hours. PointsBet is solid too, but their golf markets aren’t as deep, so I’d only use them for outrights.
One thing to watch out for: some books limit golf bets or are slow to grade them. Had issues with Caesars taking forever to settle top-20 bets because they wait for every official stat to come in. Annoying when you’re sitting on a winner. Stick to books that settle fast and don’t nickel-and-dime you on niche markets.
For European bettors or anyone eyeing the DP World Tour alongside the PGA, Unibet’s worth a look. They cover smaller tournaments well and often have better odds on Euro players like Rory or Rahm when they’re playing stateside majors. Their app’s decent for live tracking too.
My advice? Shop around. Use 2-3 books and compare odds for every major. Golf’s unpredictable, and even a slight edge in pricing can add up when you’re backing a +5000 shot. Also, check the promos—free bets or risk-free wagers for the majors can give you extra shots at a big payout. Anyone got other books they rate for golf? I’m always looking to test new ones.