Golf Odds Today & Live Betting Lines at Prime Sportsbook

With tournaments played nearly every week throughout the year, professional golf has become a hot sports betting option. Several pro tours and enormous playing fields create plenty of betting opportunities across multiple markets, including PGA Tour events, major championships, and emerging formats like TGL.

Live golf odds update throughout the tournament week, including round-by-round markets and in-play betting opportunities.

As the popularity of golf betting continues to grow, so do the available wagering options—from outright winners to head-to-head matchups and specialty props. Whether you’re an experienced sports bettor, a casual fan, or completely new to wagering, golf offers flexible betting formats that fit any approach.

If you’re just getting started, learning how to read betting odds can make comparing prices and payouts much easier.

How Golf Betting Odds Work

Wagering on golf is straightforward, which is one reason the sport continues to attract bettors. The most popular bet to make is on the outright winner of a tournament, a format similar to a moneyline bet in other sports.

In the U.S., the common odds format is American odds, where golfers are listed with a plus (+) or minus (–) sign before the number.

• Plus odds (+) show how much profit you’d make on a $100 bet
• Minus odds (–) show how much you’d need to wager to win $100

You don’t need to bet $100—this is simply the standard used to calculate payouts.

Quick Odds Reference

For a deeper breakdown of odds, bet types, and strategy tips, you can explore the full golf betting guide at Prime Sportsbook.

Tournament Winner Betting Example

Before each tournament, sportsbooks release odds for every golfer in the field. In this market, you’re betting on which player will win the entire event.

With fields often exceeding 140 players, outright odds are usually longer than in most sports. Favorites may sit around +1000, while longshots can reach +10000 or higher, depending on the odds formats used by sportsbooks.

Monitoring line movement during tournament week can reveal where betting action is influencing price changes. Read our Line Movement Tracking Guide to learn how to interpret these shifts.

Example:

You wager $10 on Jordan Spieth at +1000
Spieth wins the tournament
Profit: $100
Total payout: $110

This market offers big upside but requires patience and selectivity.

Head-to-Head Golf Matchups

Although golf is an individual sport, sportsbooks frequently offer head-to-head matchups, pairing two golfers against each other.

You’re betting on which player posts the better score:
Over the full tournament or
In a specific round

Odds are assigned based on form, course fit, and recent performance, and it’s common to see one golfer listed as a slight favorite.

Top Finish Betting Markets

When you like a golfer’s chances but aren’t confident they’ll win outright, finishing position bets offer a lower-risk alternative.

Common options include:
Top 5
Top 10
Top 20

Odds shorten as the finishing range expands, reflecting the higher probability of cashing the bet. Some events also include Top 30 or Top 40 markets due to large field sizes.

Golf Betting Markets & Tournament Wagers

Prime Sportsbook offers a full menu of golf betting options across multiple sports betting markets, including:

Outright Winner Bets – Pick the golfer with the lowest total score
Head-to-Head Matchups – One golfer vs. another
Top 5 / Top 10 / Top 20 Finishes – Safer alternatives to outright bets
Round Leader Bets – Bet on the leader after a specific round
Group Winner Bets – Best score within a defined group
Prop Bets & Specials – Making the cut, hole-in-ones, and more
Golf Futures – Long-term wagers on majors, TGL seasons, and international events

Markets expand significantly during major tournaments and special events like TGL matches, creating more value and variety for bettors. Odds are updated as events approach and throughout tournament play.

Major Championship Golf Odds & Betting

Golf’s four majors are the most anticipated betting events of the season. Sportsbooks respond with deeper markets, longer odds, and expanded prop menus as attention peaks.

International events like the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup introduce team formats and match play scoring, offering betting angles not found in standard tournaments. TGL also introduces a modern team-based competition format that creates unique betting opportunities compared to traditional stroke play events.

This is where golf betting shines—and Prime Sportsbook delivers full coverage from opening odds to final putt.

The Masters Betting Odds

The first major of the year is played each April at Augusta National Golf Club. It features the smallest field among the majors, increasing betting focus on elite players.

The winner earns the iconic green jacket.

PGA Championship Betting Lines

The second major of the season is reserved exclusively for professional golfers. Played at rotating U.S. venues, it typically offers deep betting boards and strong mid-tier value.

U.S. Open Golf Odds

Known for challenging course setups, the U.S. Open rewards precision and patience. Scoring is difficult, which often creates compelling head-to-head and finishing-position opportunities.

The Open Championship Betting

The final major of the season is played on historic links courses across the U.K. Weather, wind, and course conditions add volatility—something sharp bettors often look to exploit.

Ryder Cup & Presidents Cup Odds

Held every two years, these team-based events use match play scoring. The Ryder Cup features the U.S. vs. Europe, while the Presidents Cup pits the U.S. against an international team. Both create unique betting formats not found in weekly tournaments.

If you’re ready to bet on golf with year-round coverage, strong odds, and high betting limits—including PGA Tour events, majors, and TGL competition – Prime Sportsbook gives you the tools to wager confidently from weekly tour stops to the biggest stages in the sport.