Golf Betting Tips | Best Predictions for This Weeks Tournaments

Delving into recent results of golf tournaments allows us to quickly build a portfolio of in-form golfers right now to consider when placing our golf bets. In form golfers heading into a tournament on the back of a string of good performances and results are a solid starting point for golf bettors when looking to compile a shortlist of potential winning golf picks.

• Form - A tournament win or even multiple top-10 finishes in the last few months shows the golfer's game is in a good place right now.
• Mentality - Winning and consistently playing well produces a confident mindset enhancing the chances of more success.
• Good Preparation - The above two factors in a golfer mean they are far less likely to tinker with their swing or putting, try a set of new clubs or even change their coach before the next tournament, any of which can lead to uncertainty for punters looking to place a bet. Tinkering with one's game tends to be a result of poor form and performance over a period of time.

The table below lists the golfers who are currently showing the best form in terms of a tournament win or at least two top-six finishes in their last five starts (correct as of 10th December 2024):

There are pitfalls to consider before blindly backing golfers in form, for example:

• Value Odds - A player in a rich vein of form will most likely have odds priced accordingly heading into their next tournament, are they a fair reflection of the player's chance in their next event?
• Other Influences - It pays to keep up to speed with any news that may impact performance since their last tournament, health, fitness, off-course issues etc.
• Previous Course Form - A player may be in the best form of their career but if their game just doesn't suit a particular course then will it be any different this year?

Like with most sports betting there are many aspects to ponder and evaluate when it comes to placing a golf bet, a player's previous course history is one of those and an area we will delve into more detail in this section.

The term 'horses for courses' springs to mind and it's the same to an extent when it comes to a golfer excelling on particular courses regardless of their current form.

Here are a few reasons why a player may produce good results at a particular course and others with a similar layout and setup.

• "Easy Tracks" - Courses with wide fairways and less than penal rough suits players who hit the ball the furthest off the tee, distance over accuracy is the name of the game.
• Driving Accuracy - The reverse of the above point, courses which favour accuracy off the tee favour players who figure highly in the driving accuracy percentages.
• Putting Greens - There are two types of grass (Bermuda or Bentgrass) commonly used on putting greens, a player may favour one over the other. Bentgrass is mainly seen on Northern courses in the States as opposed to the warm climate suited to Bermuda greens in the South.

Over a period of time, a golfer's previous course form may of course evolve for the better or worse, this again can be down to mitigating factors like general level of form, deterioration or improvement in one's game, focusing on accuracy rather than distance off the tee etc.

The Masters tournament is a good example where a player's record and previous course form can be analysed from a reliable dataset as the tournament is always held at Augusta National. Does a player always finish in the top ten, absolutely not but analysis will highlight those who consistently play well at the Masters as opposed to others who may struggle despite performing at a high level generally on the tour.

Tournaments occasionally have a change of venue which is worth noting as the previous "tournament" form can obviously give a different slant to the previous "course" form. 

We will take a look at upcoming tournaments in the calendar and provide a list of players who may go well again having recorded a win or multiple top-six finishes at the event in the last five years.

This Week On The DPT Tour:

Alfred Dunhill Championship - Leopard Creek Country Club (12th to 15th December)

The 'best' golfer in the world may be a question up for debate amongst golf punters and fans, many will have their own opinions on who or what is defined as the 'best' be it wins regularly when placing golf bets on them or could be an opinion formed by admiring a player's pure golfing ability to perform at the highest level in golf tournaments like the Open Championship. The question of who is the 'best' also implies seeking a definitive answer in the present (as of now) rather than who is the 'greatest' golfer which opens another question referring to 'ever or all-time greatest'. 

The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) is an example of a recognised system designed to rate the performance levels of professional male golfers globally. Rankings are calculated from points awarded based on players' finishing positions in eligible tournaments over a rolling two-year period with more recent performances given greater significance.

The OWGR is used for player eligibility for all the major golf tournaments including the Olympics, the OWGR table below for example shows the current top 15 male golfers in the world today based on their performance ranking points:

Above you can see the most popular free golf predictions on OLBG today for the upcoming golf tournaments. Under the "Tournaments" tab you will see predictions for a variety of golf betting tournament markets including:

• Tournament Outright Winner 

This prediction is for the golfer to win the tournament, it can be a "Win" bet so the golfer has to win the event or it may be an "Each Way" selection which means the golfer can usually finish in the top 5 to 8 places and a partial payout will result. The place terms can vary from tournament to tournament for "Each Way" betting, which may be a 1/4 or 1/5 of the odds for the "place" element of the odds and bookmakers may offer up to 8 or even 10 places for the big tournaments like the Masters and the US Open. The place terms are available and displayed by the sportsbooks along with the respective odds markets before placing your wager so be sure to check you are happy before finalising any bets.

• First Round Leader

Similar to the Outright Tournament Winner betting market only this time tips are for the golfer leading after Round 1 has been completed, selections again can be placed to "Win" or "Each Way". The Each Way bet usually covers the first 4 places with bookies but the number of places on offer may vary so best to check before placing any wagers.

• 72 Hole Match Bets (for example, Woods v McIlroy)

In this bet you are simply betting on which player finishes ahead of the other, it does not matter if either does not win the tournament it is simply who finished in the better ranking for the tournament.

• Top GB & Ireland

As the title suggests this betting market solely focuses on players from Great Britain & Ireland, similarly you may also find Top European and Top American betting markets for players from those locations. You are still simply betting on which golfer you feel will finish the tournament with the best ranking, again they do not have to win the whole tournament they just need to finish in the best position out of the players quoted in this betting market. Each Way betting is usually available in the Top American, Top GB&IRE betting markets, especially for the main events but it may not always be the case for the regular weekly tournaments depending on the number of players from designated locations taking part.

Betting Odds

The selection odds are also shown along with the number of tips received against the total number of tips on available outcomes in the betting market which gives the confidence percentage figure. If you click on the "tips and comments" tab on the navigation menu the predictions will sort by volume in ascending or descending order.

Value Rating

The Value Rating column indicates a 1 to 5-star value wager, 5 stars being the best. The Value Rating is calculated by comparing the % of picks against the total number, the odds of a selection and the theoretical chances of winning. If the tip % is higher than the theoretical chances of winning according to the odds, that is a sign that the selection could offer a value bet. Click the Value Rating column tab to sort selections by the number of stars.

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To view all the golf predictions for a specific tournament:

1. Click on the selection above. 
2. This will then take you to a page showing all of the predictions for that golf tournament.
3. You will see a breakdown of the most popular picks and the prediction from the best golf tipster tipping on this tournament.
4. Scroll down to see picks for the other markets from the golf tipsters.
5. We show one comment for each selection but you can click "view all tips" to see more.

Tipster Profit Stats

Look at the tipster's level stakes profit over the last 6 months, their strike rate and other stats we highlight such as the current hot streak to help decide on whether to follow a selection. You will also be able to read their analysis with the free golf picks.

Betting on the golf picks from OLBG's tipsters

If you are a rookie when it comes to golf betting and would like to find out more on how to place a golf bet and which bookie to use then take a look at our Best Bookmakers For Golf Betting Guide which also contains the latest bookie sign up offers, free bets and promotions that may enhance your golf betting experience. 

To place a bet on the golf picks which take your fancy just tap on the 'Add' to betslip option next to the respective tips and your selections will be saved on your betslip until you are ready to bet. You can add as many selections as you wish, for example, you may wish to combine selections from various tournaments in an Acca.

When you have finished adding your picks check the odds comparison table at the top of the screen to see which bookie is offering the best payout odds, selecting your preferred bookmaker will transfer you to their site or betting app without the need to add the selections again. Just add your stake and best of luck.

If you like to bet on the move then check out our Best Sports Betting Apps Guide which again has the latest bookie app promos and sign-up offers which may suit your golf betting needs.

If you are looking for advice on Who will win the Masters? Or who will win the Open Championship? then we have numerous knowledgeable golf tipsters on OLBG to help.

Our golf tipsters compete in monthly golf competitions with nice cash prizes for the best tipsters, plus big event competitions like the Masters which carry additional prize money meaning we can retain our best golf tipsters.

For example, at the time of writing (September 2024), this includes golf tipsters such as:

• spence58 with a +1,250 profit to 10-point stakes in the last 12 months.
• Nelypp with 9 profitable months in the last 12.
• lola1183 with over 7,900 followers in the OLBG app.

Golf selections from the tipsters showing the best long-term profits and consistency can be found on our Best Golf Tipsters page. 

Our golf content is expertly crafted by James, a seasoned golf enthusiast with a wealth of experience covering major golfing events.

James Banting

Tipster competition assistant

James is a seasoned golf betting specialist with over two decades of experience, bringing his wealth of knowledge to OLBG, where he produces insightful previews and analyzes the fairways in our golf majors coverage.

You can read detailed event previews from some of our top tipsters who write specific golf betting articles such as:

• US Masters Golf Betting Tips Guide
• PGA Championship Betting Tips Guide
• US Open Golf Betting Tips Guide
• The Open Championship Betting Tips Guide
• Ryder Cup Preview & Betting Tips Guide
• Solheim Cup Preview & Betting Tips Guide