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 Player Withdrawn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.
