Prop bets and odds- Betting on tiger woods and other golfers
The 2023 golf season is underway and all eyes are on Tiger Woods as he continues his comeback after recovering from serious leg injuries in a car accident. Sportsbooks offer a variety of prop bets and odds for betting on Tiger Woods and other top golfers during tournaments.
What are prop bets?
Prop bets, short for proposition bets, are wagers on outcomes that are not directly tied to the final result of an event.
- Will Tiger Woods be cut?
- How many fairways will Rory McIlroy hit in regulation in Round 1?
- Will Brooks Koepka have more birdies or bogeys in Round 2?
Prop bets allow you to bet on very specific outcomes related to individual athletes and add excitement to watching golf tournaments. Sportsbooks set odds and lines for tons of different player props.
Prop bets on tiger woods
Here are some of the most popular prop bets you can make on Tiger Woods for PGA Tour events:
- Make/Miss Cut – Yes/No odds on whether Tiger cuts.
- Finish Position – Odds are set for ranges of finish positions, like Top 20, Top 10, Top 5, etc.
- Round 1 Score – Bet on what Tiger will shoot in the opening round.
- Best Round – Wager on what Tiger’s lowest round of the tournament will be.
- Hole-in-One – Yes/No odds on whether Tiger gets a hole-in-one.
The odds on these Tiger Woods prop bets will adjust from tournament to tournament based on the course and his recent form. But he will always draw the most betting interest from casual and hard-core golf fans.
Prop bets on other golfers
While Tiger draws the most betting volume, it’s also fun to make prop bets on other top golfers like Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, and more. Here are some examples:
- Top 10 Finish – Bet on whether a sensa 69 golfer will finish in the top 10 places.
- Group Winner – Wager on which golfer will shoot the lowest score in their grouping for the round.
- Nationality of Winner – Odds on players from a certain country like the USA, Ireland, Spain etc.
- Make/Miss Cut – Yes/No odds on whether a golfer makes the weekend cut.
- Golfer vs. Golfer – Head-to-head matchup betting with odds adjusted based on current form.
- Top Debut Finish – Betting on the highest finish for a tournament debutant.
- Wire-to-Wire Winner – Odds on whether a golfer will lead after every round.
The options are endless when it comes to prop betting on individual golfers. Study the odds carefully, do your research on recent results, and always gamble responsibly.
Odds boosts
Sportsbooks will often run Odds Boost promotions for PGA Tour events, especially majors like the Masters. This allows you to get enhanced odds on certain prop bets and payouts. For example, Jon Rahm could be +1200 to win the U.S. Open. But a sportsbook may offer enhanced odds of +1600 on Rahm to win, adding value to your potential payout. Props like Top 5 finish, make/miss cut, or head-to-head matchups will also be boosted. The odds boosts normally last for a limited time or amount of bets. So you have to act fast and smart to maximize their value.