Golf

Phil Mickelson is part of a proposition bet that has him competing against Tony Finau, Bryson DeChambeau, and Matt Kuchar for the best score. (Image: AP)

Overseas, Internet Best Place for US Open Prop Bets

Usually to get some of the more exotic wagers sports gamblers must look at the overseas sportsbooks, and the US Open prop bets are no different. The Golden Nugget’s venue doesn’t even have any offered on its mobile app. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has limited theirs to match ups […]

Norway’s Viktor Hovland won the US Amateur last summer at Pebble Beach, and now is playing in the US Open at the famed golf course before turning pro. (Image: Getty)

Amateur Viktor Hovland Spending US Open Getting Advice on Being Pro

If soon to be pro Viktor Hovland wanted to learn about life on the tour, he couldn’t have two better professionals to get advice from as playing partners. The Norwegian golfer has been paired with two-time US Open champion Brooks Koepka, and international superstar Francesco Molinari. An incredible year is […]

Adam Scott has missed the cut at the US Open the last two years, but has seen his game improve this year. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Adam Scott Longshot, but Ready to Win at US Open

If bettors are looking for a longshot to put money on in this week’s US Open, Adam Scott might be a good pick. The Australian is a 30/1 selection according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Ladbrokes has the one-time major championship winner at 33/1. When the US Open was […]

Rory McIlroy won the Canadian Open on Sunday by seven strokes, and said he is ready for this week’s US Open. (Image: Toronto Sun)

Rory McIlroy Crushes Canadian Open, Ready for US Open

Rory McIlroy spent the weekend scorching the Canadian Open, winning by seven strokes, and is now the favorite to win the US Open at some betting sites. While the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and the Golden Nugget has Brooks Koepka as the top pick, Ladbrokes and other overseas sportsbooks have […]

Ken Tanigawa has won twice in two years on the PGA Tour Champions, including last week’s PGA Senior Championship. (Image: USGA/Chris Keane)

Ken Tanigawa Now Knows Place on PGA Tour Champions

Ken Tanigawa never thought he would win a professional tournament. Now he has the chance to win a second one on another continent. The 51-year-old PGA Tour Champions player won the Senior PGA Championship last week, and will be in his home country of Japan to play in the Masterscard […]

Justin Thomas wasn’t planning on playing in the Canadian Open, but missing the cut last week made him alter his plans. (Image: Getty)

Justin Thomas Late to Party, but Glad to Play at Canadian Open

Justin Thomas hadn’t planned on playing this week, but officials at the Canadian Open are glad that he chose to enter their tournament. The event already had a strong field with No. 1 Brooks Koepka, and No. 2 Dustin Johnson playing. Now they get Thomas, who is No. 6 in […]

Dustin Johnson, left, is a 7/1 pick to win the US Open, just behind two-time winner, Brooks Koepka, who is the favorite at 13/2. (Image: Getty)

Koepka Still Favorite to Win Third Consecutive US Open

The odds on who will win the nation’s championship are still firmly in Brooks Koepka’s favor, as he has a chance to win his third consecutive US Open next week. The two-time winner of the major championship has slipped a bit, however, moving from 5/1 in May to 13/2, according to […]

Jack Nicklaus is confident that Tiger Woods can still break his record of 18 major championships. (Image: Getty)

Nicklaus Believes Tiger can Still Break Major Championship Mark

Oddsmakers might not think Tiger Woods has a chance to become the all-time major championship leader, but Jack Nicklaus does. The Golden Bear said earlier this week he believes Woods is back on track to break his mark of 18 majors. Woods is currently at 15 after winning the Masters […]

Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson were reportedly two players that were ready to boycott the US Open because of how it was run by the USGA. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Can USGA Win Back Trust of Golfers Like McIlroy, Johnson at US Open?

Imagine a US Open without stars like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, and Brooks Koepka? It almost became a reality two years ago, according to a Golf Digest story. The monthly golf magazine interviewed 57 players for the story that appeared in its June edition. The comments were candid, and in […]

Brooks Koepka has won four of the last eight majors, and the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has set a line of 7.5 total before the 29-year-old turns 50. (Image: Getty)

Westgate SuperBook Sets Koepka Major Championship Line at 7.5 (Video)

While PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka has quietly won four of the last eight major championships, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has taken notice and set a major championship line. Oddsmakers there have come up with a proposition bet on how many majors the 29-year-old will win by May 3, […]

Tiger Woods lost to Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook at his charity poker tournament on Saturday. (Image: Instagram/Tiger Woods Center)

Tiger Woods’ Bad Luck Not Just On Golf Course (Video)

Tiger Woods’ bad luck is not limited to the golf course. The golfer was hosting his charity event, Tiger Jam over the weekend, and got a bad beat in his poker tournament. The tournament is part of the weekend’s activities that help raise money for his charitable foundation. It includes […]

Steve Stricker is playing in his third major championship in as many weeks, including the Senior PGA Championship, which begins Thursday. (Image: Getty)

Iron Man Stricker Shows Little Signs of Rust for Senior PGA Championship

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Steve Stricker, and it’s not likely to ease up for another five days with this week’s Senior PGA Championship. The 52-year-old has played two major championships in as many weeks and will be embarking on his third starting Thursday. The 2020 Ryder […]

Ryan Palmer will be playing in front of friends and family at his home course, Colonial Country Club in this week’s Charles Schwab Challenge. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Ryan Palmer Homing in on Win at Charles Schwab Challenge

Winning in front of a packed gallery in a PGA Tour event is hard enough, but Ryan Palmer has a task that might be even more difficult at the Charles Schwab Challenge. The 42-year-old is playing at his home course, and will have the fairways lined with family, friends, and […]

President Donald Trump was the recent victim of a hack on his golf scores account, but the USGA has removed the fraudulent rounds. (Image: Getty)

Trump’s Golf Scores Hacked; Russians, Chinese Not Suspects

President Donald Trump might have round-the-clock protection, but apparently his golf scores do not. The United States Golf Association announced that the commander in chief was the victim of a hacker, who posted several erroneous scores on the golf handicap website. A golf handicap is used to measure a recreational […]

Brooks Koepka celebrates after winning the PGA Championship, his fourth major championship. (Image: Getty)

Brooks Koepka’s for Real + 4 Other Insights from the PGA Championship

The PGA Championship had several questions that needed to be answered, and golf’s second major championship of the year settled just about all of them. Whether it was winner Brooks Koepka’s status as a top golfer, or Tiger Woods’ preparation, those queries were all resolved. Golf fans also got a few […]

Brooks Koepka keeps rolling along after two days of the PGA Championship, building a seven-stroke lead. (Image: Getty)

Brooks Koepka Steamrolling Field After Two Rounds of PGA Championship

Brooks Koepka said after the first round of the PGA Championship he played one of the best rounds of his life, but nearly matched it during Friday’s second round. Koepka followed up his 7-under 63 with a 5-under 65, leading the tournament by seven strokes over Jordan Spieth and Adam […]