Golf Betting Markets - Best Golf Betting Odds & Tips for Betting on PGA Tour Events
Stake Sportsbook is very much the home of golf betting, and you will find betting options for men's golf, women's golf, The Masters, The British and US Opens, and the PGA Championship. You can also bet on FedEx Cup events and team events like the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. When you create an account at Stake and deposit funds, you can bet on your favourite golfers as they vie for the various prizes available within the professional game.
What is Golf
Golf History
Golf - as we know and love it today - has its roots in Scotland. The title of “The Home of Golf” is given to St Andrews, a golf course located on Scotland’s east coast, and the sport in the quaint Scottish town can be traced back to 1552. Golfers in St Andrews adapted and progressed the game from rules obtained from “the gentlemen of Leith”, who had established their own members' club in 1744. Subsequently, the world’s first official golf course was constructed at St Andrews in 1764, and King William IV honoured the club with the title “Royal and Ancient,” which is still known today.
In the early days of golf in Scotland, players used hand-crafted wooden clubs and balls made of feathers wrapped in a stitched horse hide. Golf soon crossed the border from Scotland to England, and the first course outside Scotland was Royal Blackheath on the outskirts of London. As the British Empire expanded, colonialists took golf with them.
The first golf course outside of the British Isles was established in Bangalore, India, with others quickly following in Ireland, Canada, South Africa, the United States, and Hong Kong. The pioneers of golf in Britain were the likes of Tom Morris and Willie Park, two men synonymous with the progression and development of the game and its associated equipment. However, the establishment of the United States Golf Association in 1894 brought about a mass interest in golf, and people throughout the United States became interested in the game for the first time.
Today, the American-based PGA Tour is widely seen as the pinnacle of the sport, with most of the world’s best players competing on the Tour each week. However, the emergence of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Tour has provided professionals with an alternative tour with big purses.
Golf Rules
Fundamentally, golf is an individual sport in which players compete against other players in the field. It’s unique in that the player with the lowest - not the highest - score at the end of a round wins.
Golf is played on a course with 18 holes. Each hole is given a “par,” indicating how many shots a player should attempt to take to score well. For instance, on a par 4, players should try to get the ball into the hole in four shots or fewer. The total par of the course is added up and given as a total number - usually in the region of 70-75. Players seek to shoot scores that are “under” par for their round, and the winning golfer is the player with the lowest score at the end of the round.
Most golf tournaments follow this method - known as stroke play - and consist of 3-4 rounds, meaning that a player’s total score over the 3-4 rounds will be added up. Ultimately, the winner will have the lowest score over the 3-4 rounds.
Some golf tournaments, notably the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup, follow a match-play format, in which players seek to beat their competitors on each individual hole, as opposed to stroke play, where every shot matters. Some tournaments also use team formats such as Foursomes, where two-person teams play one ball and alternate hits on each hole, and Four-ball, where two-person teams each play their own ball, and the best score for each hole is counted.
Professional Golf Format
The professional golf season runs year-round, with multiple Tours available that hold events all over the world. The PGA Tour is the most famous of these, starting in January and running to November. The early season sees the first warm weather events, with the Players Championship held in March, while peak season takes place between April and July, with the 4 Majors taking place during these months. At the end of the PGA Tour, top-ranked players enter the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Other tours include the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), PGA Tour Champions (seniors) and DP World Tour (European Tour), Japan Golf Tour, Asian Tour and LIV Golf.
Golfers choose their schedule but must qualify for tournaments either based on past performances or qualifying rounds. Most golfers participate in between 20 and 30 events per year. They earn points based on their performances at tournaments that season. Signature events are smaller field tournaments that offer greater points.
2025 Season Recap
The 2025 season was a big year for Rory McIlroy, who completed the career Grand Slam as he won the Masters. He cemented his place in history, becoming just the 6th player to ever complete a career Grand Slam. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler dominated the PGA Championship and the Open, winning both, while also achieving victory at the Memorial Tournament signature event and the BMW Championship FedEx Playoff. J.J. Spaun won the US Open, the first major championship win of his career.
Europe were successful at the 2025 Ryder Cup in Bethpage, New York, at a tournament that was marked by poor behaviour from the crowd. The European team became the first away team to win the event since 2012.
Major Golf Tournaments in 2026 to Bet On
Here are some of the biggest golf tournaments to look forward to in 2026:
PGA Tour
12-15 March - The Players Championship
9-12 April - The Masters 2026
14-17 May - PGA Championship 2026
18-21 June - US Open 2026
16-19 July - The Open Championship 2026
13-16 August - FedEx St. Jude Championship
20-23 August - BMW Championship
27-30 August - TOUR Championship
24-27 September - Presidents Cup 2026
LPGA Tour
24-27 April - The Chevron Championship
29 May-1 June - US Women’s Open
19-22 June - Women’s PGA Championship
31 July-2 August - Women’s Open
LIV Golf
4-7 February - LIV Golf Riyadh
12-15 February - LIV Golf Adelaide
5-8 March - LIV Golf Hong Kong
12-15 March - LIV Golf Singapore
19-22 March - LIV Golf South Africa
16-19 April - LIV Golf Mexico City
7-10 May - LIV Golf Virginia
4-7 June - LIV Golf Andalucia
25-28 June - LIV Golf Louisiana
23-26 July - LIV Golf United Kingdom
20-23 August - LIV Golf Indianapolis
DP World Tour
The 2025/26 DP World Tour runs from November 2025 to November 2026. Major events include:
15-18 - Dubai Invitational
5-8 February - Qatar Masters
5-8 March - Joburg Open
23-26 April - China Open
7-10 May - Catalunya Championship
4-7 June - KLM Open
2-5 July - BMW International Open
13-16 August - Danish Golf Championship
3-6 September - Omega European Masters
1-4 October - Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
5-8 November - Abu Dhabi Championship
12-15 November - DP World Tour Championship
How to Bet on Golf & Betting Options
It’s easy to start betting on golf at Stake, but if you need golf betting tips, check out our golf betting guide. We’ve also got an ultimate sports betting guide if you’re a complete beginner, or you can just follow these steps:
Log in to your account and check your current balance.
Search for the tournament or player you want to bet on, or use the menu to look up Golf.
You should be able to see all the available live and upcoming events to bet on.
Select an event to see the betting options and choose to add to your bet slip.
Enter your stake in your bet slip, check your potential payout and confirm to place it.
There are lots of ways to bet on golf at Stake. Some of the most popular golf betting markets include:
Tournament winner - This is a type of outright betting market, also known as futures. Simply select the golfer you think will win the tournament. For example, you might bet on Scottie Scheffler to be the outright winner of the PGA Championship.
Head-to-head - For some tournaments, you’ll also be able to bet on head-to-head matchups between specific players. For example, if you think Ludvig Aaberg will perform better than Xander Schauffele, you’d pick him in the head-to-head.
Prop bets - Prop bets allow you to bet on things that aren’t directly tied to the outcome of the tournament. For example, you can bet on things like hole-in-ones, the number of birdies, or even which player will hit the longest drive.
Live Golf Betting & Sports Streaming on Stake
You can get pre-live and live betting odds on all major golf tournaments at Stake. Open any tournament while it’s in progress to see the latest scores and live odds. Placing live bets is as simple as placing regular bets at Stake. We also offer free live streams of selected sporting events. Just look for the live stream icon and select it to follow the action as it happens.
Golf Betting Strategies & Tips
Understand the format and tournament rules - Make sure you know the rules of the tournament before you bet. For example, look at whether it’s a stroke play or match play event.
Check the course features and conditions - The golf course makes a big difference to how the sport is played, with the layouts of things such as hazards and slopes creating challenges for players and testing their skills. In addition, the weather can also play a factor.
Look at recent form and past performance - Before you bet, research the current form of each player and their past performances at this specific tournament. Some players excel at certain courses or in particular tournaments.
Check our picks and predictions - We share our expert opinions and analysis of major sports events, including golf tournaments. Read through the predictions on our sports blogs before you bet to help you make more informed betting decisions.
Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Golf Betting on Stake.com
Deposit
Log in to your Stake.com account using your secure passkey or password.
Check your available balance, select the deposit option and choose one of the available payment methods and local currencies such as Canadian Dollars, Turkish Lira, Vietnamese Dong, Argentine Pesos, Chilean Pesos, Mexican Pesos, USD in Ecuador, and Indian Rupees.
It’s also possible to deposit and bet with crypto at Stake. We accept the most popular cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, USDT, EOS, DOGE, LTC, TRX, and SOL.
If you’re making a deposit with crypto , copy the wallet address and send from your wallet or a trusted exchange. Alternatively, you can buy crypto on platforms like Mesh, MoonPay and Swapped.com before transferring it over.
After your funds arrive, store them safely in the Stake vault for additional protection. You can also swap between supported cryptocurrencies .
Withdraw
Log in to your Stake account and open your wallet.
Select the option to withdraw, then choose a payment method and enter your payment details if needed.
If you’re withdrawing crypto, make sure that the right network is selected.
Enter the amount you want to withdraw and confirm your payment after checking that your details are correct.
If you have any questions or issues while making payments At Stake, you can find solutions and answers in the help centre . It’s also possible to contact our customer support team at any time.
Stake Sportsbook Promotions, VIP Club & Responsible Betting
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Of course, whenever you bet on golf or any other sports at Stake, you should always do so responsibly. Our Stake Smart guidelines offer advice on responsible gambling and how to have fun while spending less, allowing you to bet responsibly and enjoy golf.
