Golf Betting

talkSPORT BET offers a comprehensive range of golf betting markets, and this page takes you through everything you need to know, from the best betting options for golf to the top events on the sporting calendar for golf wagers.

Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world, with the top players competing on the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and DP World Tour throughout the season. Current major championship holders Rory McIlroy (Masters), Aaron Rai (PGA Championship), Wyndham Clark (US Open) and the reigning Open Championship winner represent the deepest spread of major champions across multiple tours in recent memory.

Golf differs from many other major sports as an individual endeavour with no standardised playing area and 18 unique layouts for each hole. This adds an element of surprise to every golf tournament, which is ideal for sports betting.

Discover the different ways you can bet on golf with access to competitive odds and extensive markets at talkSPORT BET.

To bet on golf, create your account at talkSPORT BET in seconds. Click “Sign Up,” follow the prompts, and complete the simple registration form before depositing cash to fund your wagers.  

With money in your account, you can then check the latest markets and odds for upcoming tournaments at the top of this page.  

There are several ways to bet on golf, and at talkSPORT BET, we offer markets for every major tournament and top-tier events on the PGA Tour, LIV Tour, DP World Tour, and Korn Ferry Tour, covering all bases.  

Here are the most popular markets for golf betting:  

Outright Betting 

Outright betting is extremely popular among golf fans. You can pick the winner of a specific tournament from a 100+ field and watch as your favourite players battle it out over 72 holes.  

You can back the outright winner of each major championship and every big event on the PGA Tour, as players compete for FedEx Cup points and prize money.  

Each-Way Betting 

If you can’t pick the winner of an upcoming golf tournament, consider an each-way bet instead. This is a bet on a player finishing in one of the top positions (often the top five).  

Head-To-Head Betting 

Rather than betting on a golfer to beat the entire field, you can back any player to outscore a specific opponent in a tournament. For instance, you could back Rory McIlroy to shoot a lower score than Scottie Scheffler in the Masters at Augusta National.  

Live Betting 

You can also wait for a tournament to begin before placing your bets. In-play wagering is highly popular among golf bettors. You can bet on things such as how a player will score on the next hole (par, bogey, birdie, etc.) and whether a top pro will nail a hole-in-one.  

Golf Tours & Tournaments Covered at talkSPORT BET  

There are four major golf championships held throughout the year: The Masters (April), the US PGA Championship (May), the US Open (June), and the Open Championship (July). All four majors are followed worldwide and produce the deepest pre-tournament outright betting markets on the golf calendar.

The Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup are biennial team events, featuring male and female players respectively, that pit the 12 best players from America and Europe against each other in match-play formats.

While the PGA Tour remains the pinnacle of week-to-week professional golf and the number one market for fans, the LIV Golf Tour continues to attract some of the biggest names in the world, with Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Phil Mickelson among the high-profile players now competing on the Saudi-backed circuit. LIV Golf players remain eligible for the four majors through various qualifying pathways.

At talkSPORT BET, we also offer betting options for tournaments on the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), the Korn Ferry Tour in the United States, and the LIV Golf events. The Players Championship, the Sentry Tournament of Champions, the Genesis Invitational, the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Memorial Tournament are also among the signature PGA Tour events with strong betting markets every season.

Introducing the Majors 

The four majors are the most popular golf events to bet on, and a golfer’s legacy is defined by how they finish in the following tournaments:  

The Masters  

The Masters is the first major of the year, taking place in April. It is an invitational tournament hosted at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, with the winner receiving the iconic Green Jacket. Regarded by most as the truest test of golf, the Masters is the tournament that most pros want to win. The reigning Masters Champion is Rory McIlroy, who completed his career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters and successfully defended his Green Jacket in 2026 to become only the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Masters titles after Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods.

The PGA Championship 

The US PGA Championship takes place in May. It is hosted by the PGA of America and is held at various courses across the United States. The winner receives the famous Wanamaker Trophy, named after John Wanamaker, the Philadelphia department store owner who hosted the 1916 PGA of America founding meeting. It is the only major golf tournament exclusively for professional players, with amateurs not permitted to enter. The reigning PGA Champion is Aaron Rai, who claimed his first major title at Aronimink Golf Club in 2026 to become the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship since Jim Barnes in 1919.

The US Open  

The US Open is the third major of the year, taking place in mid-June. Often considered the most difficult of all majors, the championship is hosted at extremely long and challenging courses and is widely known as the "Toughest Test in Golf". The 2026 US Open featured a record $22.5 million prize purse, matching the increase introduced at the 2026 Masters. The reigning US Open Champion is Wyndham Clark, who survived a final-round Sam Burns charge to win his second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills in June 2026. The next US Open returns to iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links from 17 to 20 June 2027.

The Open Championship  

The final major of the summer is the Open Championship, taking place in July. It is the oldest golf tournament in the world, first held in 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. The championship is played at a rotation of links courses along the British and Irish coastlines, with venues including Royal St George's, Royal Liverpool, Royal Troon, Royal Birkdale, Royal Portrush, Carnoustie and the legendary Old Course at St Andrews. The winner is presented with the iconic Claret Jug and earns the title of "Champion Golfer of the Year".

Introducing the Team Tournaments  

While golf is primarily an individual sport, you can also bet on several high-profile team events to keep things interesting:  

The Ryder Cup  

Held every two years, the Ryder Cup is a team tournament that pits the 12 best European golfers against the top American players in a three-day match-play battle. The Ryder Cup alternates between courses in Europe and the United States, with each continent hosting the tournament on a four-year cycle. The most recent Ryder Cup was held at Bethpage Black in New York in September 2025, where Europe retained the trophy on American soil. The 2027 Ryder Cup will be held at Adare Manor in Ireland, the first time the tournament has been staged in the Republic of Ireland.

The Solheim Cup  

The Solheim Cup brings together the best female golfers from Europe and the USA to compete in a three-day match-play format, just like the Ryder Cup. It is held every two years, alternating between European and American venues. The 2026 Solheim Cup will be held at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from 11 to 13 September 2026, with Team USA arriving as the defending champions after their 2024 Solheim Cup victory at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia.

Here are some of our top golf betting tips to consider before placing your wagers:  

Use Offers to Boost Your Bankroll  

talkSPORT BET offers competitive odds for all major golf tournaments. We also offer special odds boosts for golf events, offering you the chance to lock in a great price when you make your bets – check out our latest offers before placing your golf bets this season.  

Do Your Research 

Form and injuries significantly influence the outcome of every golf tournament. So, before backing a player to win, consider how they’ve been playing recently and whether they’re fully fit. You can also check the current World Golf Rankings to back the players at the top of their games. 

Gamble Responsibly  

Bet carefully and responsibly; wagering on golf should be a fun experience. When signing up at talkSPORT BET, consider how much you can afford to bet and set your limits accordingly.  

If you need help keeping your betting in check, learn about the tools and resources available via our Safer Gambling Portal.  

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