PGA Barbasol Championship Betting 2023 - Prize Money & Leaderboard

Tips For Betting On The PGA Tour

• 

  Don't Put All Of Your Eggs Into One Basket

  You could be the best golf tipster in the world and you would still be unlikely to pick the winner of a golfing tournament on a week-by-week basis. So what should you do? The answer is to bet on several golfers who you believe could win this golfing tournament. Winning a tournament every year for many golfers on the tour will be considered somewhat of a success, such is the level of competition. 

  
  

  Recently, Scottie Scheffler has been on one hell of a run and the reason he is winning such plaudits is because of how unusual his achievements are. Tiger Woods was a phenomenon and players who win more than two majors are very rare. There is a reason why golf-winning machines are lauded as gods of the game. Study the form and select the players that you think will go well on the course in question and the rest will be up to how they perform. If you follow these tips below, however, you will be best prepared.

• 

  Consider Backing A Few Long Shots

  When we say long shots we are referring to those pros who are more than capable of winning but have gone off people's radars of late. In golf, a good first round is all it can take to swing someone's confidence around, and then all of a sudden their winning experience comes back as a major advantage. Justin Rose could be a good example of this type of player. At this moment in time, you can't really back him to win a tournament, but if he has a good first two good days, everyone's perception will change. 

  
  

  He has won very big tournaments in the past and it is far from impossible that he could do so again. The best way of phrasing this would be to say that there are people who will win a tournament and surprise you and there will be those who shock you. Select those who are capable of springing a surprise upon us because we can't legislate for the times that we are shocked. One major advantage of backing longshots is that if you are right, once in a while you are likely to be in profit.

• 

  Analyze the Golf Course

  Golf courses stand out from one another, it is one of the best aspects of golf as a game in general. Each golf course comes with its own unique quirks, aesthetics, and challenges. Not to mention the number of golf players that bring something new to the table or professionals that are set to win. It is up to you to familiarize yourself with the golf course and analyze every aspect of it. You have to be the one who decides which golfer is the best in line and who can work well on the current course.

  
  

  It is important to understand the layout of the field and take a look at where every hole is located. As a gambler, you will have plans to secure a significant amount of money from the next wager. Analyzing the course is an excellent strategy as you will now be aware of which golfer is worth betting on or which golfer has better odds of winning. 

• 

  Eyes on the Line Movement

  Keep track of the line movement, they often move drastically between the time a sportsbook sets them and when the game starts. Whenever golf odds or points are spread for a wager, it changes the betting lines leading up to the start of the game. These lines change for quite a few reasons. Usually, it is due to suspended or injured players or when a significant amount of money has been placed on one side of a bet. In some instances, line movement occurs when a small number of bettors bet a large amount of money. 

  
  

  Regardless of the reasons, these movements are worth monitoring from the day sportsbooks set them up till the start of the game. Recognizing the line movement and projecting the changes will provide you with valuable insight into golf betting. In this case, projecting line movements can help you with getting the best betting prices on your wagers. Therefore, keep track of the lines as they change dramatically. 

• 

  Review Betting Odds

  Checking out the odds of the game first before placing a bet is an excellent strategy. Of course, you are already aware of this but double-check the odds and payouts before making a decision. It is usually when an underdog with low odds suddenly performs well during the course of the game that you have to consider what a small bet can payout from it. Check the odds and payouts while monitoring performance, it can lead to a big win. Long term, what might appear to be an initial small gain can be huge.

• 

  Read the Golfer’s History

  You analyzed the golf course for its quirks, challenges, and layout. Now it is time for a more in-depth analysis. In addition to the golf venue, you have to analyze the past performance of golfers and their course records for consistency in every tournament. It is your responsibility as a bettor to compare how the current golf course works with the golfer in accordance with their previous records. This applies to a golfer’s performance in certain weather as well. You might be thinking that golf is the same game and players should adapt. This might be true, but you can't compare Augusta to playing on a links course when winds are their most ferocious.

• 

  Look for the right Sportsbook:

  There are dozens of bookies on the internet that you can sign up to place bets on golf events. However, with so many options, it is hard to choose which is right for you. The best way to overcome this is by looking at the odds, which sportsbook has the best odds for you, and only then can you sign up. It would not take too much of your time to find the right operator who offers a bang for your buck. 

  
  

  Another important element to keep in mind is to avoid betting when the tournament is ongoing. There may be a moment when you bet with a certain sportsbook only to discover another operator who offered better odds an hour or two later. It is one of the worst outcomes for you as a gambler since it is your money on the line. 

• 

  Bankroll Management

  The one tip that all bettors abide by is bankroll management. It is easy to get carried away with placing bets in the heat of the moment, so much so that you might forget about managing your bankroll. Proper bankroll management can make a difference between big wins and frequent reloading. Always set aside an amount of money that will be used as your bankroll before you start placing bets. 

  
  

  Remember the purpose of having a sizeable bankroll is to handle losing streaks from bad bets without running out of funds. Mismanaging your bankroll amount is the quickest way to exhaust all your funds, which can be disastrous if you have a bad streak. That is why it is important to manage your bankroll properly. 

• 

  Bide Your Time

  Any professional bettor will tell you timing is everything when it comes to golf. A successful gambler bides their time and predicts the optimal moment to bet on specific golfers with the best odds. It can mean betting immediately after the opening odds are available for bettors at the start of the tournament. While some bettors may wait for the money to roll in first before betting a night before the tournament, you have to bide your time. Keep your eyes on the golfer, be patient, and stay alert. The best scenario would be for you to place a bet on a golfer before their odds plummet. This would mean that you have placed a bet at the best time possible.

  
  

  There is the old age expression in golf that is based upon the belief that it is impossible to win a tournament on day one but you can certainly lose it. This is true because on day one all the golfers will be jockeying for position. If a player has won many times before, they will not be phased that they are a few shots away from the lead.