Golf Majors Betting

Best Open Championship Outright Betting Sites

August 28, 2026 / 8 min read

Bookmaker	Golf Coverage	Key Feature	Official Site
bet365	Deep golf markets for majors (including The Open), PGA Tour, DP World Tour; live/in‑play outrights and round/leader props.	Market depth and in‑play tools (live scoring, interactive markets and extensive outright markets for The Open).	Official Site
Paddy Power	Full coverage of the majors and European events; regularly posts early outrights for The Open and special markets.	Creative specials and Power Prices plus easy request-a-bet (#WhatOddsPaddy) for bespoke Open markets.	Official Site
Betway	Outright winner markets, each‑way places and round/leader markets for majors, PGA and DP World Tour events.	Dedicated golf editorial (Betway Insider) and early outright listings for The Open.	Official Site
William Hill	Longstanding coverage of The Open, majors and European events with extensive outright and place markets.	Established UK major-bookmaker with deep prop lists and extra-place offers on big golf events.	Official Site
Unibet	International golf coverage (PGA, DP World, Ladies European Tour) and each‑way/outright markets on The Open.	Good international market coverage and detailed form/stats tools for golf outrights and top‑finishes.	Official Site
DraftKings	Extensive US‑facing golf markets including The Open outright markets, tournament props and special promos.	Major‑tournament promos (e.g., King of the Course) and tournament‑specific content—availability limited to regulated US states.	Official Site
FanDuel	Competitive outright markets for majors and weekly PGA events; rounded prop coverage and odds boosts for The Open.	Frequent odds boosts and research content; regulated US‑market operator with state‑by‑state access.	Official Site

How we chose the best sites for The Open outright bets (methodology)

Outright betting on The Open Championship is a specialist market: early futures, each‑way/place terms and dynamic in‑play markets all matter. To build this list we checked each operator’s live golf coverage and The Open-specific markets, reviewed their editorial and promotional material for majors, and verified regulated market access as of August 29, 2026. Key ranking criteria were:

Market depth for The Open — presence of a clear “Outright/Winner” market plus common major props (top‑5/top‑10/top‑20, each‑way places, round leaders).
Each‑way / place terms — number of paid places and fraction (these often move between operators for a major event).
Promotions and major‑specific products — odds boosts, leaderboard insurance and dedicated promos like DraftKings’ King of the Course.
Live/in‑play tools — live scoring, quick in‑play outrights and cash‑out availability which matter during shifting leaderboards at links events.
Regulation and market access — legal availability in large English/European markets and (for US readers) state‑by‑state licensing was verified on operator or regulator pages.
Editorial support — operator content (tips, previews, stats) helps bettors form reasoned outrights on links golf.

We prefer a compact list of verified operators rather than padding the table with unverified or jurisdiction-limited brands. If a bookmaker couldn’t be verified as offering The Open markets or its regulated access was unclear for major English/European markets, it was omitted.

Short operator notes (what each bookmaker does best for The Open outrights)

bet365 — market depth and live tools

bet365 consistently posts full outright boards and an extensive supporting market set for majors, including early futures, each‑way options and smaller props. Its golf hub and rules pages explain outright settlement and dead‑heat practice; bettors who want wide pre‑tournament and in‑play market coverage typically start here. Availability: bet365 operates under UK and EU licences and offers UK‑facing Open markets; availability outside the licenced jurisdictions varies—check local access. See bet365’s golf hub and terms for details.

bet365 golf hub

Paddy Power — specials, boosts and request‑a‑bet

Paddy Power is often first to publish creative specials and Power Prices for major tournaments; the #WhatOddsPaddy/request‑a‑bet functionality is useful when you want a bespoke Open market (for example: “player X to beat player Y and finish inside top 10”). Paddy Power’s golf pages show dedicated outright and special markets for The Open. Availability: widely available across the UK/Ireland and regulated European markets under Flutter’s licensing.

Paddy Power golf

Betway — editorial coverage and early outrights

Betway combines a clear outright/winner market with editorial tips (Betway Insider) and early pricing for majors. Bettors who value supporting analysis and stable each‑way offers on The Open will find Betway’s golf pages helpful. Licensing differs by market—confirm local availability.

Betway Open winner market

William Hill — historic major coverage and depth

William Hill has long supplied outright markets and major‑specific place terms in the UK. That heritage translates to deep lists of props on The Open and periodic extra‑place promotions on majors. William Hill is a licensed UK operator; players in Great Britain should confirm the William Hill UK site for current Open markets.

William Hill Open Championship betting guide

Unibet — international markets and stats

Unibet (Kindred) is a solid all‑round golf book for bettors who look beyond the PGA Tour: DP World Tour, LET and other international events are well covered and Unibet typically opens early outrights on majors with decent each‑way terms. Unibet publishes regionally specific terms and holds UK/EU licences for regulated markets—check country access before signing up.

Unibet sports (golf coverage varies by market)

DraftKings — US majors, promos and tournament content

DraftKings offers extensive outright markets and a history of major‑specific promos (DraftKings’ King of the Course and other tournament promotions have been tied to The Open in recent seasons). Important: DraftKings is a US‑facing licence holder and is available only where state regulation permits. If you’re in the US check DraftKings’ state availability and the sportsbook’s golf section for The Open markets.

DraftKings golf • DraftKings King of the Course (example promo)

FanDuel — competitive pricing and boosts (US)

FanDuel is a major US operator with competitive outright pricing and frequent odds boosts around majors. Like DraftKings, FanDuel’s sportsbook access is state‑by‑state; it runs dedicated research and promotional content for majors. US bettors should confirm FanDuel availability in their state before attempting to place The Open bets.

FanDuel Research golf content

Regulation, geographic access and legal notes

Regulatory status matters for bettors. As of August 29, 2026 we verified that the operators listed here run regulated sportsbook services in major English/European and US markets. For example, bet365, Paddy Power (Flutter), Unibet (Kindred), William Hill and Betway operate under UK/EU licences for players in Great Britain and many EU countries; DraftKings and FanDuel operate in licensed US states. Regulated status does not mean universal access — availability is always country‑ or state‑specific.

Before you sign up or deposit, confirm both:

Your local law allows online sports betting on The Open (country and, in the US, state rules differ).
The bookmaker’s local site or app is licensed to accept customers in your jurisdiction (this is commonly shown on operator “About” or footer licence pages and on regulator registers).

If you cannot verify local licensed access, do not assume an operator is legally available: check the operator’s own “Where we operate” information or the local gambling regulator.

Practical tips for betting The Open outright

Compare outright prices across several listed bookmakers — prices and place terms (how many places are paid and at what fraction) move between sites and can change value for each‑way bets.
Watch for extra‑place promotions on majors: some operators temporarily pay more places on The Open which materially affects each‑way value.
Consider the links factor — not every top world player suits links golf. Specialist course fit and wind forecasts matter more at The Open than at many PGA Tour events.
Use operator editorial and stat pages but verify rules: each bookmaker has its own “dead‑heat” and non‑runner policies for outrights; read the golf rules before betting.
If you’re in the US, remember DraftKings and FanDuel availability depends on your state; check the operator’s local site/app for access and T&Cs.

Responsible gambling

Gambling is for adults only. You must be 18+ (or the minimum legal age where you live) to place bets. Bet only what you can afford to lose and use the responsible‑gambling tools available from licensed operators (deposit limits, timeouts, self‑exclusion). If you need help, contact your local gambling support service (for UK readers: GamCare/GambleAware; in the US: the National Problem Gambling Helpline 1‑800‑522‑4700 or state equivalents).

FAQs

Q: Which bookmaker usually gives the best outright price for The Open

A: There’s no single “best” book every year — prices move and differ by player and by how public money flows. In practice check multiple operators (bet365, Unibet, Paddy Power, William Hill, Betway, and US books like DraftKings/FanDuel where available) and use an odds‑comparison service when The Open board opens.

Q: Do bookmakers always pay each‑way places for The Open

A: Most bookmakers offer each‑way options on The Open, but the number of places and the fraction (1/4, 1/5 etc.) vary. On majors operators sometimes increase places for bigger field sizes. Always confirm the each‑way terms shown on the bet slip before placing the bet.

Q: I’m in the United States — can I use bet365 or Paddy Power for The Open outrights

A: Not directly. US bettors should use operators licensed in their state (commonly DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, etc.). Some non‑US operators maintain US‑facing services via partnerships or state licences, but availability differs by state. Always check the operator’s local site and the state regulator.

Q: Are outright bets on The Open settled on playoffs

A: Yes — when a playoff decides the winner, bookmakers settle the outright market for the eventual playoff winner per their published golf settlement rules. If a tournament finishes in a tie and no playoff is held, dead‑heat rules apply — see the bookmaker’s golf rules page for the exact process.

Q: How early do operators post Open Championship outright markets

A: Major outrights are often posted several weeks—or even months—before The Open, initially as early futures. Market liquidity and prices can change dramatically as the event approaches and as form/news (injury, withdrawals) develops.