The 2023 PGA Championship draws the eyes and action of golf betting to Oak Hill for the second major tournament of the PGA Tour season, starting on May 18. A tournament this big sees sportsbooks roll out a long list of alternative wagers, including plenty of prop bets for the tournament.
If you’re looking forward to teeing off on some of the PGA Championship props, here’s a look at the betting basics and the most popular prop odds available.
PGA Championship prop odds
Prop bets are alternative wagers beyond the more common head-to-head matchups or standard PGA Championship odds. These props can focus on overall tournament results and happenings as well as player-specific prop bets. On tournament week, our golf betting analysts will make picks and predictions on some of the most popular prop markets.
PGA Championship Prop picks
By Chris Gregory- Sungjae Im Top 20 (+145)
- Tyrrell Hatton Top 30 (-105)
Nationality props
The PGA Championship is an international affair with the field made up of the best golfers from around the globe coming to compete at Southern Hills. Nationality props segment players from different countries and regions together and allow you to bet on which one will have the best finish of that group, such as betting on the top American golfer or top European.
Top American
Top Canadian
Top Asian
Top Australian
Top European
Top British and Irish
Top English
Top Irish
Top Continental European
Top South Korean
Top South African
Top Rest of World
Will there be a hole-in-one?
The PGA Championship hole-in-one prop is a simple Yes/No wager: Will someone record a hole-in-one during the tournament?
Odds as of May 16.
Will there be a playoff?
The playoff prop is another Yes/No option, allowing you to bet on whether the PGA Championship will be decided in a playoff.
Odds as of May 16.
Wire-to-wire winner
The wire-to-wire winner prop is another Yes/No option, allowing you to bet on whether one golfer for the whole tournament will lead the PGA Championship.
Odds as of May 16.
Where can I bet on PGA Championship props?
The PGA Championship is one of the most popular golf events you can bet on and the second Major of the PGA Tour season. Most betting sites will offer PGA Championship odds but the top sites are safe, secure, and offer a wide range of banking options. Check out the best online golf betting sites for the PGA Championship in your region.
Tips for betting PGA Championship props
Whether you’re betting on player odds or tournament markets, here are some tips for betting on PGA Championship props.
Current form
Current form is what the bookies look at first when building the PGA Championship prop bets, so it should be where you start when it comes to betting those props. Take a close look at a player’s recent tournament results, as well as what aspects of their game they’re excelling or struggling at and how those match up to the course at Kiawah Island.
Course history
Some golfers in the PGA Championship field post consistent success on certain courses or layouts, so be mindful of how they’ve performed at Kiawah Island as well as how they’ve played in past PGA Championships and major tournaments. The prestige and pressure of a major can bring out the best in some golfers and the worst in others.
Watch the weather
Weather plays a massive role in the outcome of any golf tournament, especially when it comes to golf betting props. Comb the most current forecasts for Charleston, South Carolina, and not only for each day of the PGA Championship but also the days leading into Round 1. Rain can impact how soft and slow the course plays and wind – especially on those coastal holes – can wreak havoc with accuracy and distance off the tee.
Set a narrative
With so many ways to wager on the PGA Championship odds, you want to make sure your story is straight when it comes to your prop bets and that you’re not contradicting or betting against yourself. Set a narrative for how you see the tournament playing out, which golfers will excel or struggle, and what has to happen for that to take place.
Instant Replay: PGA Championship prop bets
- PGA Championship props can range from tournament, round-by-round, and player-specific betting odds.
- Some of the more common PGA Championship prop bets are “Will there be a hole-in-one?” and Over/Under on the winning score of the tournament.
- Group props, like “Top American” or “Top European”, are very popular among PGA Championship prop bettors.
- When betting PGA Championship props, look closely at a golfer’s current form, history at the course and event, as well as the weather heading into and during the tournament.
PGA Championship prop bets FAQS
PGA Championship props are normally released the week of the tournament, with more options available closer to the start of Round 1.
PGA Championship props can pay out are various times, depending on when those bets are graded. Tournament-long props will pay out at the conclusion of the PGA Championship while specific player and result props can pay out over the course of the tournament.
There are a number of PGA Championship props that you can bet on, including “Will there be a hole-in-one?” as well as which Australian golfer will finish highest on the leaderboard?
