 |
Betting Basics for Golf
Author: Johnny Detroit  | Posted: 19-09-2007 | Comments: 0 | Views: 31 | Rating: (53)  (?) 
Betting Basics for Golf
The key to golf betting is differentiating the two main wagering options, so we're here to serve as your gambling caddy and give you helpful tips on how to understand PGA golf odds. With golf, you can either bet on an individual to win a tournament or take part in "Matchup Betting" which involves wagering on artificially created golf matchups set by oddsmakers specifically for betting purposes.
"Betting to Win" an outcome event like The Masters is the most common way to wager on golf. Since golf has multiple tournaments over the course of a year, "Betting to Win" obviously offers numerous wagering opportunities.
Keep in mind that not all the competitors in a PGA golf tournament may be individually listed to win, so another golf betting option is the "field" bet which includes all other competitors not listed.
The PGA golf odds on a "field" bet depend on how many golfers are listed and how likely it is for the top golfers to win. In other words, if the same five or six golfers seem to battle it out for the top spots atop the leaderboard from tournament to tournament, the odds on the "field" will be much higher since there is less likelihood that one of the longshots in the "field" will win. However, major upsets seem to occur much more often in golf than other sports, so a "field" bet is typically comparable to a bet on the favorite odds-wise in order to protect sportsbooks from taking a big hit. In exchange for a lesser payout, field bettors do gain the advantage of having more than one entrant that can win for them.
Here's an example:
Favorites or top golfers = 5/1 to 10/1
36 or so other well-known golfers listed individually = 10/1 to 200/1
Field (collection of 36 or more not listed) = 10/1
Some sportsbooks will also allow you to bet futures on the four major PGA tournaments, which is yet another way you can "Bet to Win" that can offer you appealing odds because you are betting far in advance of when the event takes place. For example, betting on the 2006 Masters golf tournament now might get you much better value on Tiger Woods, who may be 10/1 at this moment but dip to 6/1 closer to the event if he is on a roll. For more information on the value of betting golf futures, read How Future Bets Can Pay Off.
"Matchup Betting" offers an alternative to simply betting on a golf tournament's winner. Artificial head-to-head matchups are created by oddsmakers and involve golfers who are all competing against each other to win the tourney, with the bet specifically focused upon how one golfer finishes compared to another golfer in the matchup. Group matchups are another "matchup betting" option particularly popular in golf and auto racing events like NASCAR, where you can select how one golfer will finish compared to other golfers in the group. Both head-to-head and group matchup golf odds are based on the money line (check out How to Read the Money Line for more information).
Different sportsbooks will often feature different matchups, and this is very important to note because you can shop around to different online sportsbooks and try to find the golf matchup that's most worth betting on. If you like a particular golfer going into a tournament, your best move is to compare matchups across multiple online sportsbooks and bet a larger amount on the biggest mismatch in your estimation. Then you can also put down a small wager on your favorite golfer to win the tournament in case he does come through and win the tournament. By betting your golfer to win the tournament and a matchup, you'll have double the fun knowing you've got double the chances to win!
Here are a couple final important tips to consider before picking your golfer:
It's advisable to stay away from betting the public's favorite golfers since you won't get much value there
Research the golfer's history, especially how he performs on a particular course since tournaments are typically played on the same course each year and some courses definitely play to a golfer's strengths better than others
If you are a knowledgeable PGA golf fan who has a good feel about how tournaments will likely turn out, you should most definitely trust your insights and use them to find strong bets. For those of you with less experience, several sports web sites have power rankings for golfers which should give you a good idea of who's hot on the links and who's not. Of course it's up to you to decide which golfer you want to bet on, but the more you learn about PGA golf, the more prepared you will be when placing your bet. Hopefully now at least you know the basics of betting golf and how to use golf odds to your advantage!
Pregame.com provides sports betting rules, basics, advice, systems, and strategy, online for free, covering NFL Football, NCAA college basketball, NBA, pro MLB baseball wagering from gambling experts.
Rate this Article:
Current: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s).
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/online-gambling-articles/betting-basics-for-golf-217313.html
|
Submitting articles has become one of the most popular means of generating quality backlinks and targeted traffic to your website. Join us today - It's Free! |
|
Got a Question? Ask.
Ask the community a question about this article:
Frequently Asked Questions
Peach pie
By: Doug Leidig | 15-09-2008
I want to buy a great peach pie in Brockport,N.Y. area!
Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy0FbrGeQGU ...
By: Dora End Botch | 15-09-2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy0FbrGeQGU&feature=related
HBO Boxing
By: SLeeTee | 14-09-2008
Does anyone know what happened to the regular commentators on HBO Boxing? Lampley, Steward, Lederman? There were new men on last night's boxing match (Sept. 13, 08) and no mention of the ones who have been commentators for years and years. Just curious, if anyone knows. Thanks.
Danny Donaduce and Bob Levey
By: chris64 | 14-09-2008
Who won the fight last night between Bob Levey and Danny Donaduce??
Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV3HIj2JoGw
By: Dora End Botch | 14-09-2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV3HIj2JoGw
Cubs
By: shellharoldson | 14-09-2008
chicagocubs-baseball.com Is todays game televised?
Q&A Powered by: 
Latest Online Gambling Articles
Information About Sports Book Betting Online Versus Bookies
By: Kristi Ambrose | 11/10/2008
Sports book betting can be done easily online nowadays with just a few quick clicks of your mouse you can easily benefit from numerous amounts of sites online that offer this type of gambling. A large part of why betting online is so popular is because you have access to various amount of different sports books, this also means that you have a greater chance to obtain more money.
Tips On Finding Sports Betting Picks Available
By: Kristi Ambrose | 11/10/2008
Written in this article are tips in helping you find sports betting picks available online. There are thousands of sites online nowadays that offer this service so in the event that you are looking for a place, there's a pretty darn good chance you won't have a problem finding you.
Information On Sports Betting Sites Available Online
By: Kristi Ambrose | 11/10/2008
In fact, betting online is one of the most popular things to do these days, the mere appreciation for this type of activity has been growing more and more since companies and bookies have become available online, it's very convenient to say the least!
The Sports Betting Affiliate Industry
By: Kristi Ambrose | 10/10/2008
So all you have to do is entice them to click that banner or text link, have them sign up, add some money to their account, and that's it, you just turned X amount of dollars from your site. Now imagine this if you will, you have 5 sites and you place banners on all 5 sites to either the same place or to a different place, you just raised your odds 5 times!
Sports Betting Online; Is It Legal Or Not?
By: Kristi Ambrose | 10/10/2008
So, what exactly is sports betting? What does it involve? Essentially betting can be classified as a game of chance, sort of like roulette. It is defined as the generalized activity of predicting results of the sports you are interested in by making wagers on the outcome of the event.
Sports Betting Arbitrage, Is It Worth It? Here Are Some Risks You Might Want To Consider
By: Kristi Ambrose | 10/10/2008
Although arbitrage may guarantee a certain profit, there are still some things that could prevent the implication of the arbitrage betting method. These factors may also impose certain risks to your arbitrage sports betting experience. Here are a few risks you may want to consider before getting into something like this.
How Would You Like Some Secrets To Sports Betting Handicapping?
By: Kristi Ambrose | 10/10/2008
That right there is what you would refer to as sports betting handicapping! To further help you understand this term, sports betting handicapping actually refers to the practice of assigning advantages through scoring compensations to different contestants to make the chances of winning more fair.
Sports Betting Companies Available And A Whole Lot More!
By: Kristi Ambrose | 10/10/2008
But to make everything easy for you, I have gathered some of the most recommended and trusted sports betting companies online that may serve as your bookmakers. The following places online are reliable places, please make sure you read the guidelines at all of these places!
More from Johnny Detroit
Dancing With the Stars Guide
By: Johnny Detroit | 20/09/2007 | Online Gambling
Weekly odds and updates on betting on the ABC television show Dancing with the Stars.
Online Sports Gambling Laws
By: Johnny Detroit | 20/09/2007 | Online Gambling
When considering betting sports on the internet, it's not uncommon for a person to wonder whether they're breaking a local or state law. After all, most states, and even the federal government, have legislation about whether and how it's legal or not to gamble.
Advantages of Online Sportsbooks
By: Johnny Detroit | 20/09/2007 | Online Gambling
Millions of people enjoy legal online sportsbook betting - wagering many billions of dollars each year. The Internet offers many opportunities for offshore sportsbook betting . . . On this page, our staff of experts list for you the top online betting advantages you shouldn't miss, with details on the best sports books where you can benefit the most; plus, we'll warn you about the offshore pitfalls that should be avoided.
Advanced Concepts for Handicapping Boxing
By: Johnny Detroit | 20/09/2007 | Online Gambling
To those ignorant of the sport of boxing, logic would dictate that one generally has a 50/50 chance of selecting the winner of a boxing match. In a world where everyone is absolutely equal, the previous statement is quite logical. In the real world, especially as it pertains to the sport of boxing, the previous statement is foolish.
Handicapping Theory for Boxing
By Law Gardner
Pregame Pro Handicapper
To those ignorant of the sport of boxing, logic would dictate that one generally has a
Advanced Concepts for Handicapping Nascar
By: Johnny Detroit | 20/09/2007 | Online Gambling
NASCAR has become one of the hottest sports to bet, so we're here to put you on the fast track to understanding racing odds and finding the best places to wager. The two main ways of gambling on NASCAR are "Betting to Win" a race and "Matchup Betting" which pits a driver against another driver or a group of drivers.
Betting Basics for Horse Racing
By: Johnny Detroit | 20/09/2007 | Online Gambling
The odds you see in the track program, your local newspaper, and on the opening in the morning is called the "Morning Line." The Morning Line is the set of odds posted by the track's racing secretary before betting starts.
Betting Basics for Tennis
By: Johnny Detroit | 19/09/2007 | Online Gambling
A popular way of betting tennis is picking the winner of each tournament before it starts. In fact, "Betting to Win" an outcome event like Wimbledon is the most common way to wager on tennis.
Betting Basics for Nascar
By: Johnny Detroit | 19/09/2007 | Online Gambling
NASCAR has become one of the hottest sports to bet, so we're here to put you on the fast track to understanding racing odds and finding the best places to wager. The two main ways of gambling on NASCAR are "Betting to Win" a race and "Matchup Betting" whi
|
|
Art and Entertainment 
