Hi, I'm over from the UK during the 2014 US Open, and naturally, I want to waste my money. I'm unfamiliar with what types of bets are available on golf over in the US. EG....in the UK I'd use Bet365/William Hill etc, I'd for example back Phil Mickelson for £5 at 16/1 'each-way' for a total of £10. That is a £5 on the win and £5 on him to place in the top 5, at a quarter of the odds. So if he won I'd get £85 (16*£5 +£5 stake) back for the win element, plus £25 (16/4*£5 +£5 stake) back for the place element; Or if he came 2nd like usual in the US Open for example I'd get £25 back. Can I do this in the US or would I have to do seperate 'To Win' and 'Top 5' bets? Any help with the type of markets available would be much appreciated. UKIan
I am not exactly sure, but I think there will be maybe 20 or 30 guys posted at different odds. Mickelson 10-1, Speith 8-1 etc etc. I think that is the only way to bet. Then there is "the field" for everyone not listed individually at 20-1 or whatever. Interesting your Win Place (and show? :evillaugh) bets.
At Strip casinos, all I have ever seen are odds on certain players (or, as mentioned above, the field) to win the entire tournament. There may be different bets available off the Strip, however
I never paid close attention to the golf offerings in Vegas but this is what I've seen. I don't think there is top 5 betting available. You will have odds to win the tournament and head to head golfer vs another golfer matchups. Also you should be able to find groupings of 4 golfers and you bet who would have the lowest score among the 4 golfers listed.
Ah ok, thanks for all your help. I guess I'll bet before I head out there....I can probably get better odds on Mickelson over here.
Don't know that I'd put much money on Phil with the year he's had. Then again, he has been known to surprise you. I like betting golf just to make watching the tournaments more fun. Futures bets are pretty low on the food chain, but they're fun and cheap. I usually make three bets. I pick one front runner at 10 or 12 to 1. One midrange at 20 or 30 to 1 and one longshot of at least 50-1. I always choose players I can realistically have a chance. I've only cashed once, but I'm only laying down $20 per bet, so it's just for fun. I'll be pulling for you and Phil! Good Luck! Ric at Joes