Below we describe the more common golf spread betting markets. You will find that each spread betting firm will introduce additional markets, sometimes unique to them, especially for special sporting events.

Rules for each market may vary between spread betting firms, especially for markets where points are allocated for specific events, so always ensure you fully understand the rules of a market before placing a bet.

Tournament Index

This spread represents how a golfer will perform in relation to a selected number of his competitors (usually 10).

It is important to note that only these 10 players count for the bet, as a result your player does not necessarily need to win the tournament for your bet to win.

Points are awarded according to the how the player performs. The points allocated may vary from one spread bet firm to another.

e.g.

1st = 50 points
2nd = 30 points
3rd = 20 points
4th = 10 points

Leaderboard Index

This spread represents how a golfer will perform in relation to all other players in the tournament.

The players within the Leaderboard Index correspond with those leading the tournament, so further players may be quoted as the tournament progresses.

Points are awarded according to the how the player performs. The points allocated may vary from one spread bet firm to another.

e.g.

1st = 60 points
2nd = 40 points
3rd = 30 points
4th = 25 points
5th = 20 points
6th = 15 points
7th = 10 points
8th = 5 points

Live Index

During the final round of most televised tournaments live prices are offered on a player as the action unfolds. Therefore, the spread can vary as each shot is hit.

Points are awarded according to the how the player performs. The points allocated may vary from one spread bet firm to another.

e.g.

1st = 25 point
2nd = 10 points
All others = 5 points

Finishing Positions

This spread represents the position a golfer will finish at the end of a tournament.

This market differs from many others in that you should Go High (Buy) if you want your selection to do badly, and Go Low (Sell) if you expect him/her to do well. A maximum finishing position of 50 is normally specified, which includes players who miss the cut.

72 Hole Match Bets

The spread represents which of two golfers will finish higher at the end of the tournament. The make-up is the number of shots that one beats the other by.

Special rules will apply if either player misses the cut.

18 Hole Match Bets

The spread represents which of two golfers will finish higher over 18 holes.

The winning player will normally be awarded a set number of points for winning plus a certain number of points for each shot he wins by.