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1. Ante-Post Betting

Where a golfer withdraws before the start of a tournament then all bets on that participant will be declared void, except for the four Majors (US Masters, US Open, The Open & US PGA) which will be classed as Ante-Post Bets up until the Sunday immediately before the start of the event.

2. Player Withdrawn

A golfer who tees off will be deemed to have played. All stakes will be lost on outright betting if a golfer withdraws from play after he or she has teed off.

3. Dead-Heat

Dead-Heat rules will apply to the place part of each-way bets. In the event of a trophy being shared, Dead-Heat rules will apply to the win bet.

For each-way bets, Dead-Heat rules apply.

Example:

If each-way terms quoted for a tournament are for the first 4 places, the 3 players tying for third place will be deemed to have dead-heated for third, fourth and fifth place, with:

Settlement

Stake

Settled at full place odds

2/3 stake

Lost

1/3 stake

4. Reduced/Cancelled Tournaments

For all outright bets to stand, at least 36 holes must be completed and a winner declared by the official governing body.

Scenario

Settlement

36 holes completed and winner declared

Bets stand

Fewer than 36 holes completed

Outright bets void

Bets placed after a completed round where no further play counts

Bets void

Tournament reduced to 36 or 54 holes and a play-off is required

Bets placed after the final completed round are void

Any market where the outcome has already been decided and further play will not affect the result (for example 1st Round Leader or 2/3 Ball betting where the round had been completed) will be settled on the official round results.

5. Two and Three Ball Betting

Scenario

Settlement

Player withdraws before the start of a specified 2-Ball or 3-Ball

All bets void

Round is abandoned

Bets on that round void

Player completes at least one hole

Deemed a runner

3-Ball betting ties

Dead-Heat rules apply

Stableford events

Highest points scorer wins

In the event of a 2-Ball or 3-Ball being rearranged with different players, bets struck will be settled on the original golfers' relative scores.

If a price is not offered for a tie in 2-Ball betting, bets will be void in the event of a tie.

If a tie price is offered, that price will determine settlement.

6. 54, 72 and 90 Hole Match Bets

Scenario

Settlement

Both players complete at least 9 holes

Player completing the most holes wins

Both players complete the same number of holes

Lowest score wins

Either player fails to complete 9 holes

Bets void

One player misses the cut

Other player wins

Both players miss the cut

Lowest score after the cut determines settlement

If a tournament is affected by adverse weather, bets will be settled provided there is an official tournament winner and a minimum of 36 holes are completed.

7. 'Blind Singles' Betting

For Ryder Cup 'Blind Singles' betting, bets are settled as win or lose by matchplay rules.

All ties or halved matches, including players "shaking hands" on an unfinished match, will be deemed losing bets.

8. Special Markets

If the tournament is shortened, the following bets will be void unless the result has already been determined:

  • Hole in One

  • Winning Scores

  • Total Number of Birdies/Bogies

  • Driving Distances Markets

You are betting on whether one of the two or three named players will win the golf tournament. Both/all players nominated must tee off for bets to stand; otherwise bets will be void.

9. Enhanced Double/Treble Chance

You are betting on whether one of the two or three named players will win the golf tournament.

Both/all players nominated must tee off for bets to stand; otherwise bets will be void.

10. Straight/Dual Forecast Betting

You are betting on players finishing 1st and 2nd in the tournament (either order for Dual Forecast).

Both players must tee off for bets to stand; otherwise bets will be void.

Dead-Heat rules will apply.

Example: A 3-way tie for second place means the bet will be settled at 1/3 of the original stake.

11. Top 5, Top 10, Top 20 Place Betting

You are betting on selected players finishing in the Top 5, Top 10 or Top 20.

Dead-Heat rules will apply.

12. Age of Winner

You are betting on the tournament winner's age.

For settlement purposes, players' ages are determined as of the day before the tournament starts.

13. Nearest The Pin Betting

You are betting on which player will be nearest the pin in regulation on selected holes.

Hole Type

Regulation

Par 3

After 1 shot

Par 4

After 2 shots

Par 5

After 3 shots

If both players miss the green in regulation, bets will be void.

14. To Win A Tournament On The European/PGA Tour

Counting events will be all events advertised on the respective tour calendars:

Tour

Counting Period

European Tour

From 8th Jan to the final event on the 2015 RTD

PGA Tour

From 9th Jan to the Tour Championship

15. Tournament Group Betting (inc. Top European, U.S., U.K. etc.)

You are betting on which player will achieve the highest placing at the end of the tournament from the named group.

Players are grouped together for betting purposes only.

Scenario

Settlement

Selected player does not play

Bet void and Tattersalls Rule 4(c) applies

Tie for highest placing

Dead-Heat Rules apply

Winner decided by play-off

Dead-Heat Rules do not apply

16. To Finish Last

Players must fully complete the official number of holes in the event.

For example, if an event is shortened to 54 holes but is still deemed official for outright purposes, all bets on To Finish Last will stand.

Scenario

Settlement

Player withdraws or is disqualified after hitting a shot

Deemed a runner and settled as a loser

Selected player does not play

Bet void and Tattersalls Rule 4(c) applies

Tied result

Dead-Heat Rules may apply

17. Maximum Payout

For details on the Maximum Payouts please see here.

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