In golf betting, there are generally three types of different bet types a gambler can make for any given golf tournament. Bettors can wager on a particular golfer to win the event, wager that a golfer will place in the top three, or bet that a particular golfer finishes higher than another golfer.
Golf Betting TIP #1: Before Betting Check Out The Field
Before each tournament check out the field. Make a list of all the players who have even a slight chance of winning, then make a note of their strengths and weaknesses, Are they long hitters, are they afraid of water, do they handle sand traps well? That information can make the difference between winning and losing.
Golf Betting TIP #2: Study the Golf Course
Then check out the course. Is it long or short. Does it have a lot of hazards, and is the rough particularly long or coarse. Does it tend to get windy, and also check out the weather forecast. Look up the history of past winners. What type of player tends to win this particular tournament: is it normally the favorite, or do the underdogs frequently do well. Is it the long hitters that normally win, or is there any trait or characteristic shared by the majority of past winners.
Having assessed all of the information available to you, then place your bet. If you want to be bold, you can go for the winner, but more money is made on place bets, or even the top 10 or simply making the cut. If you have noticed that a particularly favored Masters competitor has been a bit off color lately, bet on him missing the cut since he will have a good chance of finding the water a couple of times.
Golf Betting TIP #3: Make Money Without Losing Your Shirt
Bet enough to make a reasonable sum without losing your shirt. Remember, it’s not always the big bets that win the big money, but a few dollars on each of two or three underdogs who fit the course could earn you more than a single bet on Tiger Woods to win. Bet on the three other guys for the top ten, and you could clean up with the big odds.
Golf Betting TIP #4: Spot an Underdog
A good bet to make money with, especially if you spot an underdog on form for the course, is to pick three players and bet on the outcome of each round between them. If you know your golf you pick a likely looking underdog and a couple of good pros that seem a bit off form, or big hitters playing on a short course, that you could make a killing from. If you miss out on the first round, you can choose another threesome for the next. That can bring in good money if you know your golf.