Golf Majors

Our Ladbrokes exclusive golf betting info page is where punters can lock onto the latest golf odds, expert tournament previews, major championship tips, and expert analysis across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf. With year‑round action, weekly markets, and four global majors that dominate the sporting landscape, golf delivers some of the most strategic and value‑rich betting opportunities for Aussie punters. From outright winners and top‑10 plays to head‑to‑head markets, prop bets and live in‑play options, Ladbrokes gives customers a sharper edge on every fairway, green and leaderboard move. Below, you’ll find comprehensive guides, form insights, betting trends and market moves helping punters bet smarter on every golf tournament of the season.

Golf is one of the most played games in the world, originating back in 15th century Scotland, and golf betting is growing in popularity especially on the four men’s major golf championships. In the world of golf, the Major Championships hold market share when it comes to golf odds on offer and are made up of four highly prestigious pro-golfing tournaments:

• US Masters Tournament
• PGA Championship
• US Open
• The Open Championship

Betting on the Next Golf Major 2026

The betting markets on the next golf major of 2026 give Ladbrokes punters the perfect chance to get set early on the biggest tournaments of the year, with futures odds already shifting as form lines emerge across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf. Early next golf major odds, 2026 golf major betting, and major golf championship tips centre on course fit, recent performances, ball‑striking trends and players who traditionally peak during major season. Whether you’re targeting outright winners, top‑10 chances or value‑driven early plays, the road to the next golf major is packed with angles for punters looking to stay ahead of the market and build a strong position before the world’s best tee it up.

2026 Open Championship Betting Outright

Latest Golf Betting News & Previews

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2026 Open Championship Tips & Predictions

15 Jul • Nick Tedeschi

The fourth and final major of the season is upon us with Royal Birkdale in northwest England hosting the 154th Open Championship. Royal Birkdale first hosted the Open Championship in 1954 with Peter Thomson (twice), Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Johnny Miller, Tom Watson, Padraig Harrington and Jordan Spieth listed amongst the winners. All the greats have won the Open Championship from Old Tom Morris and Willie Park Sr through greats like Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Gary Player, Palmer, Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros all the way to Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.  Key Stats/Skill Set Required  Scrambling  Strokes Gained: Around The…

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2026 US Open Tips & Predictions

17 Jun • Nick Tedeschi

The third major of 2025 is as highly anticipated as any other with the famed iconic Shinnecock Hills hosting this year’s US Open. Shinnecock Hills opened in 1891 and is one of the sternest tests in golf, an incredibly difficult course that saw Brooks Koepka win with one over par when this venue last hosted the US Open in 2018. Shinnecock Hills is the only course to host the US Open in the three centuries it has existed with James Foulis winning the inaugural edition followed by Raymond Flloyd 90 years later, Corey Pavin, Retief Goosen and Brooks Koepka. World No.1 Scottie Scheffler, Masters…

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2026 US PGA Championship Preview

12 May • Nick Tedeschi

The year’s second major heads to Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania, where Scottie Scheffler returns, aiming to successfully defend the PGA Championship title he secured at Quail Hollow 12 months ago. The leading contenders all arrive in outstanding touch, with Scheffler recording Top 4 finishes in 12 of his past 15 appearances, Rory McIlroy coming off another Masters triumph and Cameron Young collecting two victories from his previous five events. Everything points towards a blockbuster week at Aronimink. Key Stats/Skill Set Required Driving Distance Strokes Gained: Tee To Green Scrambling Strokes Gained: Around The Green Bogey Avoidance Putting Average Strokes…

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Special Interest

Top Masters Moments of the Millennium

8 Apr • James Caughlin

When you hear Jim Nantz say “A tradition unlike any other…” you know that it is time for The Masters. Golf’s premiere event and the first major of the season takes place this weekend and we are in for four memorable rounds. There have been many iconic moments on the Augusta National Course and we are going through the archives to pick the best of the best since the year 2000. 9: 2021 – Matsuyama Makes History Returning to its traditional April time slot following the rescheduling of the 2020 Masters tournament, Japanese golfer Hideki Mastuyama made history at Augusta.…

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Major Golf Championships

Major Dates 2026

The dates for all the major golf championships in 2026 are detailed below. 

The Masters Tournament is the first of the golf majors each year with the fight for the green jacket starting in March or April annually. This is now followed by the PGA Championship in May, a tournament previously contested in August annually.

US Open golf championship in June, which is run across various golf courses around the United States unlike the US Masters that is held at the coveted Augusta National Golf Club every year.

Next-up is the UK’s turn with The Open Championship (formerly the British Open) tournament taking place on the week of the third Friday in July annually.

How to Bet on Golf

Golf offers some of the most strategic and value‑rich betting markets in sport, with weekly PGA Tour events, DP World Tour tournaments and four global majors delivering endless opportunities for Ladbrokes punters. Understanding how golf betting works — from outright winners to player props and live in‑play markets — helps you spot value early, read form lines properly and build smarter positions before the world’s best hit the first tee.

• Outright Winner Betting — Back a player to win the tournament. Outright odds shift quickly based on form, course fit and early‑round momentum.
• Top‑5 / Top‑10 / Top‑20 Markets — Ideal for punters chasing consistency. These markets reward strong finishes even if your player doesn’t win.
• Head‑to‑Head Betting — Pick one player to outperform another across the tournament or a single round. Great for analysing matchups and form.
• Round Betting — Bet on the lowest score in a specific round, round‑by‑round leaders, or player performance in early or late tee‑time conditions.
• Prop & Specialty Markets — Includes markets like birdies, bogey‑free rounds, hole‑in‑one odds, or whether a player will make/miss the cut.
• Major Championship Betting — The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Open deliver the biggest fields, the strongest markets and the most value for futures punters.
• Live In‑Play Golf Betting — Odds move rapidly as players navigate hazards, changing weather and leaderboard pressure. Perfect for punters who read momentum swings.
• Course Fit & Form Analysis — Golf betting rewards research. Look at ball‑striking stats, putting trends, past results at similar courses and how players handle major‑style setups.

Golf Betting

Golf betting is as big as the prize funds offered in the major golf tournaments across the year. Along with the four most prestigious golf championships – known as the Majors – fans can bet on a host of other professional golf tours led by the PGA Tour, European Tour and the four World Golf Championships events.

While US PGA odds are some of the most sought after golf markets, punters can also enjoy access to all of the PGA tour odds across the year at Ladbrokes.

Below is a look at some of the major golf markets and golf bet types.

TOURNAMENT WINNER

Outright golf odds on what pro-player will take out a set tournament, often offered before the event takes place as outright or futures betting.

TOP 5 FINISH

Odds on what golfers will finish in the Top 5 of a specified tournament.

FIRST ROUND LEADER

Back a golfer to finish ahead after the first round of play.

TOP AUSTRALIAN PLAYER

Get behind the green-and-gold contingent and back a top Australian golfer like Jason Day to finish ahead of his fellow Aussies in a specified tournament or golf championship like the US Open.

PGA Tour Betting

The PGA Tour delivers non‑stop action for Ladbrokes punters, with weekly tournaments, elite fields and constantly shifting form lines creating one of the most dynamic betting landscapes in world sport. From early‑week outright markets to round‑by‑round plays, live in‑play opportunities and player‑prop angles, PGA Tour betting rewards punters who track ball‑striking trends, course fit and momentum across the season. With stars rising, slumps forming and leaderboards flipping quickly, the PGA Tour offers endless value for those who know where to look — making it a favourite for golf punters chasing consistency, strategy and big‑price chances.

Golf Betting Tips

Smart golf betting comes down to understanding how players perform across different course types, how form trends develop, and how momentum shifts throughout a tournament. With massive fields, unpredictable weather and unique setups each week, golf rewards punters who dig deeper than simple leaderboard results. These detailed golf betting tips help Ladbrokes customers find value, read form lines properly and build stronger positions across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LIV Golf and the four majors.

• Track Ball‑Striking Stats — Tee‑to‑green and approach‑play numbers are the strongest predictors of success. Players gaining strokes on approach consistently contend, especially at major‑style setups where precision is everything.
• Study Course History — Certain players thrive at specific venues due to layout, green types, bunker styles or typical weather conditions. Course history is one of the most reliable indicators of future performance.
• Analyse Course Fit — Long hitters excel on wide, forgiving layouts, while accurate iron players dominate tight, technical courses. Understanding how a player’s strengths match the venue is essential for finding value.
• Watch Weather Forecasts — Wind, rain and temperature changes can dramatically shift scoring conditions. Tee‑time waves often create advantages or disadvantages, especially in coastal or links‑style events.
• Follow Momentum Trends — Hot players often carry form across multiple tournaments. Look for golfers gaining strokes consistently over recent weeks, even if results haven’t fully shown it yet.
• Use Live Betting Wisely — In‑play markets reward punters who read momentum swings, pressure moments and weather changes. Odds can shift quickly when leaders face hazards or tough stretches of holes.
• Monitor Putting Variance — Putting is volatile week‑to‑week. Back strong ball‑strikers who are due for a positive putting week rather than relying on streaky putters to stay hot.
• Check Recent Travel & Scheduling — Fatigue matters. Players travelling long distances or playing several weeks in a row often show dips in performance, especially in early rounds.
• Identify Value in Big Fields — Golf’s large fields create opportunities for long‑odds players with strong statistical profiles. Look beyond big names to find undervalued contenders.
• Understand Major Championship Trends — Majors reward elite tee‑to‑green players, strong scramblers and those with proven major‑pressure temperament. Trends at each major venue repeat year after year.

Golf Odds

Golf odds shift constantly across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LIV Golf and the four majors, giving Ladbrokes punters endless opportunities to find value before and during every tournament. With large fields, unique course setups and momentum swings across four rounds, understanding how golf odds move — and why — is essential for building strong betting positions. Outright markets, top‑10 odds, head‑to‑head prices and live in‑play fluctuations all reflect form trends, course fit, weather conditions and player confidence, making golf one of the most dynamic odds environments in world sport.

• Outright Golf Odds — Prices for players to win the tournament, influenced by form, course history and early‑round momentum.
• Top‑5 / Top‑10 / Top‑20 Odds — Shorter, more stable markets ideal for punters backing consistent performers.
• Make/Miss the Cut Odds — Perfect for analysing early‑week form, tee‑time waves and course difficulty.
• Round Leader Odds — Prices for players to top the leaderboard after a specific round, often influenced by weather and tee‑time advantages.
• Head‑to‑Head Odds — Markets comparing two players directly, ideal for punters who study matchups and statistical profiles.
• Live In‑Play Golf Odds — Odds update instantly as players face hazards, pressure holes and changing conditions.
• Major Championship Odds — Futures markets for the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Open, with prices shifting months in advance.

Major Golf Championship Winners

To win a golf major is a lifelong dream of many golfers, but an esteemed group of the pro-players have enjoyed multiple golf championship victories including six-time US Masters champion Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus also holds the record of four US Open golf victories with Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones and Ben Hogan. The record number of The Open Championship (British Open) wins is six held by Harry Vardon, while America’s PGA Championship record of five wins is co-held by Nicklaus and Walter Hagen.

In 2024 all four majors were won by American pro-golfers after Xander Schauffele took out the PGA Championship – The Open Championship double. It was the eleventh time in history Americans made it a four-peat in the majors in a single calendar year, and the first time in 42 years.

Below is a list of winners of the four Golf Majors dating back to the year 2000.

FAQs

How does golf betting work?

Golf betting covers a wide range of markets including outright winners, top‑10 finishes, head‑to‑head matchups, round betting and live in‑play odds. With large fields and unique course setups each week, golf rewards punters who study form, ball‑striking stats and course fit.

What are the most popular golf betting markets?

The key markets include outright winner, top‑5/10/20, make/miss the cut, round leader, head‑to‑head, and player props such as birdies or bogey‑free rounds. Majors also offer deep futures markets months in advance.

How do golf odds work?

Golf odds reflect a player’s chance of winning or placing based on form, course history, stats and market movement. Outright odds shift quickly during tournaments as players gain or lose momentum.

What stats matter most in golf betting?

The most predictive stats are strokes gained: approach, tee‑to‑green, driving accuracy, scrambling, and putting on specific green types. These help punters identify players trending towards strong performances.

How important is course fit when betting on the golf?

Course fit is crucial. Some venues favour long hitters, others reward precision iron play or elite scrambling. Matching a player’s strengths to the course layout is one of the best ways to find value.

Does weather affect golf odds and betting markets?

Yes — wind, rain and temperature changes can dramatically impact scoring. Tee‑time waves often create advantages, especially in coastal or links‑style events.

How does live golf betting work?

Live betting lets punters react to momentum swings, pressure moments and changing conditions. Odds move instantly as players face hazards, tough stretches or leaderboard pressure.

What should I look for when betting on golf majors?

Majors reward elite ball‑strikers, strong scramblers and players with proven major‑pressure temperament. Course history and long‑term form trends are especially important at major venues.

Can I bet on round‑by‑round results?

Yes — punters can target low rounds, round leaders, head‑to‑head matchups and specific player performances for each day of the tournament.

How do I find value in golf betting?

Look for players with strong underlying stats who haven’t yet converted results, golfers with proven course history, and those suited to the week’s conditions. Large fields often create value at bigger odds.