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Which golf tournaments and events can I bet on?

Golf is now one of the most popular sports in the world, and therefore there are a large number of golf tournaments and events that you can bet on throughout the year.

The four “major events”, known as the golf Grand Slam events are:

• The British Open Championship
• The US Masters
• The US Open
• The US PGA Championship.

However, you can also bet on many other golf tournaments including The Accenture Matchplay Championship, The Ryder Cup, The US PGA Tour and the PGA European Tour.

To learn more about forthcoming golf events, visit our Events section.

What types of golf bet can I make?

There are a number of different types of golf bet that you can make including win bets, place bets, each way bets, two ball bets, three ball bets and special bets such as hole-in-one bets.

For more information, visit our Types of Golf Bet page.

Where can I find out what golf terms such as “birdie” and “eagle” mean?

Golf is a sport which is full of jargon, and when you first start to bet on golf tournaments it's useful to understand what the terms mean. For definitions for some of the most common terms you'll come across in golf and golf betting, visit our Glossary of Golf Terms page.

Is it safe to bet on golf tournaments and events over the internet?

As long as you use a reputable online betting site, it should be perfectly safe to gamble online. Most online gambling sites use secure servers when dealing with your account, so it is no less safe than using the internet for any other type of financial transaction.

For more information about specific online betting sites in order to help you choose a reputable one, visit our Top Golf Betting Sites section. You can also see other users' views about specific betting sites in our Reviews section.

Where can I make an online golf bet?

Most online betting sites offer you the chance to make a bet on golf. You can choose to use either a bookmaker's site or a betting exchange. For more information about the differences between the two types of site, visit our Bookmakers and Betting Exchanges page.

You also need to choose a site that is reputable and that offers the types of golf bet that you would like to place. You can find more information about different online betting sites on our Top Golf Betting Sites page. If you would like to see what other users think of a specific betting site, take a look at our Reviews section.

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