Here at NetBet, we’ve got a whole load of great markets for sports betting, and we offer some of the best Golf odds around. We don’t just take bets on individual races; we offer online betting on plenty of deeper markets on our UK betting site. If you want to place any sports bet, here’s a quick guide on how exactly you should go about it.
What Is Golf?
Golf is a popular, individual sport enjoyed by people from all over the world, regardless of their ages and skill levels, making it a great recreational activity for friends and families to relax and enjoy the outdoors. It is also played competitively among professionals who compete in various tournaments and championships. Although it may seem complicated to rookies, golf is, in reality, a very simple and straightforward game once you familiarise yourself with the basics.
Golf is a sport in which players use a variety of stick-like equipment called clubs to strike a small ball into a hole in the ground marked by a flag. The object of the game is to transverse a golf course and sink the ball into the hole with the least possible number of swings or strokes of the club.
Golf is played on golf courses which vary in length and design. A standard course usually consists of 18 separate holes played in turn and may feature obstacles or hazards like water, woods, and bunkers. It is among the few ball games that do not require a fixed, standardised playing field.
History Of Golf
Golf has been around for centuries, but like most sports, its ancient origins are unclear. However, the first relations of the game can be traced back as far as the first century B.C. The modern version of the game originated in the 15th century and is considered to be a Scottish invention. However, there are records of various stick and ball games scattered across history.
In its early days, Scottish kings – James II and James IV – banned the game since they believed that the sport detracted from military training. In the 1500s, King James IV rescinded the ban himself, who became enamoured with the game and purchased a set of golf equipment.
In the 16th century, the popularity of the sport spread throughout Europe. It was King Charles I who introduced the game in England and Mary, Queen of Scots, who brought it to France when she studied there. The first golf rules were written in 1744, which was when the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, the first association of golfers, was established. Around a decade later, St. Andrews formalised an 18-hole course, which has since become the official format for professional players today.
In 1860, the inaugural British Open took place at the Prestwick Golf Club, with Willie Park as the victor. After that, the popularity of Golf picked up speed and began to spread throughout the world. As it did in Europe, Golf began to thrive in the USA as well. The United States Golf Association (USGA) was founded in 1894 to regulate the sport in the USA. By 1910, more than 1000 golf clubs had emerged across the States.
The current governing body of Golf in the States, the Professional Golf Association of America (PGA), was founded in 1916. This organisation sponsored the nation’s first professional championship at Siwanoy Country Club in New York the same year. It has been held every year since, except for 1917, 1919, and 1943 due to World War I and II.
How Do I Bet On Golf?
Here at NetBet, we strive to provide a wide range of markets that allow our customers to bet on major Golf tournaments such as the US Masters, British Open, US Open, and the USPGA Championship. Those listed tournaments are golfing majors and are considered the pinnacle of the sport although it is important to note that there are golf tournaments held throughout the year around the world. The details for some of the Golf betting markets you will come across at our site are given below:
- 3 Balls Betting – From a trio of Golf players, you bet on the one you believe will have the best score by the end of the game
- Six Shooter – This market allows you to bet on one of six players you think will have the lowest score by the end of the tournament.
- Outright Winner – A bet type where you pick a golfer you think will win the tournament.
- End Of Round One Leader – Here, you pick and bet on the golfer who you believe will lead the field after the conclusion of the first round.
- In-Play Betting – This allows you to place wagers in real-time as a championship or tournament is taking place.
- Top 5 Finish – You can wager on whether a particular player will finish in the top 5
- Top 10 Finish – You bet on a golfer who you predict will finish in the top 10 of a tournament.
- Futures – With this bet type, you can bet on a golfer you think will win a tournament that is yet to take place.
When you choose NetBet Sport, you can enjoy a whole range of top-quality sports betting markets. Whatever you choose, always remember to bet responsibly. Here at NetBet, player wellbeing is our number one priority – check out our Responsible Gambling tips and tools page for more information.