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      <div><div><h3>Betting on golf in 2019</h3><p>It’s no longer Tiger Woods against the field in the sport of golf. Instead, golf’s talent pool is perhaps deeper than it has ever been, making betting on golf a challenging endeavor. Players like Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Jason Day are consistently near the top of World Rankings, money lists and leaderboards.</p><p>On the PGA Tour, as well as in the four majors it could be someone different each week. That makes research and analysis more valuable when considering all the options to make your most informed wager.</p><p>Whether it’s the standard tour events, one of the four majors – The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open or Open Championship (British Open) – or an international competition like the Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup – there a lots ways for bettors to attack golf.  The outright market – which can pay off at a nice odds if you can pick the winner of a tournament – is one way to go, but also consider props, matchups and live betting.</p></div></div>
      <div><p>Tiger Woods is back, and his presence is a boost for golf on the PGA Tour. Betting on golf goes beyond backing Woods or picking outright winners, though.</p><p>There are a plethora of betting options every week for golf. You can wager on tournament winners, ranging from favorites like Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy to longshots listed with odds as high as 300/1. If picking one golfer to top an entire field isn't enticing, there are often prop bets for top-20, top-10 and top-5 finishes. </p><p>In addition, look for matchup bets pitting one golfer against another for either a round or full tournament. The bigger the event, the more wagering options available. Golf's four majors -- The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open and British Open -- feature Super Bowl-like prop sheets. Bookmakers also expand their betting menus for the biennial Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup.</p><p>In order to make the most informed wagers, bettors need to consider more than just the odds. Current playing form helps, but it takes a deep dive into the numbers to find strengths and weaknesses of each golfer and how those line up with the current course. Some courses require driver length while others favor accuracy. </p></div>