PGA Genesis Invitational Statsational Futures Bets

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The italicized below is from a few weeks ago, but the information is worth reading if you missed it.

It was a great start to the golf season for us. Ben Taylor finished in the top 5, and Baddeley finished in the top 10. Interestingly, I happened to run into a former pro caddie while grabbing a bite to eat at a local club, and we ended up watching Baddeley on TV as he hit his next shot. I mentioned that I had placed a bet on him to finish in the top 10, and the caddie jokingly expressed his condolences.

For those new to betting on golf, it's important to know that when a golfer is tied for a final spot in the top 5, top 10, etc., it's considered a "dead heat." Different sportsbooks handle this differently, and they may cut the stakes or the odds.

For example, in this week's tournament, Taylor finished T4 with two other golfers, meaning six golfers finished in the top 5, with three of them occupying the final two spots. If a book cuts the odds, Taylor's odds would be reduced by 67%, making the bet +2345. If you bet $10, you would be paid $234.5 instead of $350.

In the same example, if a book cuts the stakes, they would reduce your bet to $6.70 on the winning bet, and you would lose $2.30. You would get paid $232.20 net. This difference may not be significant on longshot-type bets, but if you're betting on a big favorite to finish in the top 5, like Justin Thomas at +200, it would make a bigger impact. For example, if JT finishes T3 with four others, and the book cuts odds, you would be paid 75% of the odds or +150, netting $150. If the book cuts stakes, your bet would be reduced to $75 at +200, and you would lose $25, netting $125.

The upcoming 2023 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles promises to be a loaded field, featuring virtually every eligible player on the PGA TOUR, including Will Zalatoris, who missed the recent WM Phoenix Open and the legendary Tiger Woods. Riviera CC, one of the most iconic venues on the PGA TOUR schedule, is known for its tight doglegs, narrow fairways, unpredictable Kikuyu rough, and tricky, firm, and fast Poa greens that reward well-rounded shot makers. Riviera CC will host the Olympic Men’s Golf competition in 2028.

With the conclusion of football season, the stage is set for golf to continue its momentum after the WM Phoenix Open. The upcoming invitational event, with no Open qualifiers or player replacements, boasts a field of 131, including every eligible PGA TOUR member inside the OWGR top 100, except for Aaron Wise, Maverick McNealy, Chris Kirk, and Ben Griffin. With a $20 million purse, it's the type of event players rearrange their schedules for when Tiger Woods extends an invitation. The event, poised to be the strongest field in golf this year outside of Majors, features the world's top three players - Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Jon Rahm - who are all strong fits for the course with proven past results and are the favorites to win. This is the perfect opportunity for casual sports bettors, especially those with extra Super Bowl winnings in their accounts, to indulge in exciting and competitive golf.

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