The sport of golf is the center of attention this month. With the PGA Tour at the peak of its season, the start of the new LIV International Series, and the legalization of sports betting, the game of golf has given sports bettors around the world ways to get in the action.
Below we walk you through making a Head-to-Head bet for any golf tournament.
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How to Make a Head-to-Head Bet
First off, what is a head-to-head bet in golf?
Placing a head-to-head bet is betting one player versus another straight up, similar to a Moneyline. Oddsmakers will set odds on which player will post the higher finishing position, and you can pick which player you think will have the better tournament or round.
There are two ways you can make a head-to-head bet in golf.
First, there is making a head-to-head bet for the entire weekend/tournament, or you can place a head-to-head bet for a single round.
Typically, the most popular wagers for head-to-head betting are for the entire tournament or just the first round.
An example of a Head-To-Head tournament bet would look like this.
Tournament Matchup: S. Scheffler vs J. Thomas
- Scottie Scheffler -120
- Justin Thomas +105
In the above example, Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to finish the tournament higher on the leaderboard than Justin Thomas. If you wanted to bet on Scheffler, you would have to bet $120 to win $100, or if you wanted to bet on Justin Thomas, your $100 bet would win you $105.
An example of a 1st Round Head-To-Head bet would look like this.
Round Matchups (R1): J. Thomas (R1) vs. R. McIlroy (R1)
- Justin Thomas (R1) -120
- Rory McIlroy (R1) +100
In this example, Justin Thomas is favored to finish ahead of Rory after the first round. Using a $100, you will have to bet $120 to win $100 if you place a wager on Justin Thomas winning this first-round matchup. Then, if you were to do the opposite and want to bet Rory to pull off the upset, you will need to bet $100 to win $100 if Rory finishes higher than Thomas after the first round.
If the player you bet on finishes with a better score than the opposing player after that round or tournament, you will win your bet. If those two players end with the same score or tie, your bet is voided, and you will get your money back.
Betting Tip: Remember to pay attention to whether you are placing a Head-To-Head bet for the entire tournament or just for a single round.
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