Golf Majors Betting

Best Sites for Betting on All Four Golf Majors

August 28, 2026 / 7 min read

Best Sites for Betting on All Four Golf Majors

Bookmaker	Golf Coverage	Key Feature	Official Site
bet365	Outrights and market depth for The Masters, U.S. Open, The Open Championship and PGA Championship (futures, each-way, prop markets across majors).	Comprehensive golf hub with year‑round futures and live in-play boards for major events.	Official Site
Paddy Power	Major championships covered with a wide variety of outright, finishing position and novelty markets when majors run.	Popular major-specific markets and year‑round golf competition pages tailored to UK/Irish customers.	Official Site
Betway	Full major coverage (Masters, US Open, The Open, PGA) plus round/leader/group markets during majors.	Dedicated event boards for the Masters and other majors with a variety of dead‑heat/each‑way options.	Official Site
Betfair (Exchange + Sportsbook)	Major betting markets on both the exchange and bookmaker boards; allows exchange matching for major futures and in‑play markets.	Exchange liquidity and peer‑to‑peer markets give alternative pricing to fixed-odds majors markets.	Official Site
Unibet	Outrights and multiple major markets (including each‑way places and finishing position bets) during the four majors.	Regularly offers extended each‑way places on major championships and a dedicated golf section in EU/UK sites.	Official Site
William Hill	Traditional sportsbook coverage of all four men’s majors; markets range from outrights to tournament props during majors.	Established UK sportsbook with clear house rules for season/major markets and long history of covering the majors.	Official Site

Why these sites for the four majors

The four men’s major championships—the Masters, the U.S. Open, The Open Championship (British Open) and the PGA Championship—are the highest‑profile golf betting events of the year and attract futures, prop and live in‑play liquidity unmatched by regular tour weeks. Bookmakers that maintain permanent golf hubs and dedicated major pages are the best places to find the widest selection of markets when those events open up. For a quick confirmation that these tournaments are the four majors referenced throughout this guide, see the established definition of the men’s majors. (en.wikipedia.org)

How we selected and verified operators

We researched each operator’s live golf pages and regulatory information to ensure (a) they list markets for major championships and (b) their operations for UK/European customers are licensed and verifiable. That meant checking each operator’s golf hub or sports pages for major‑tournament coverage and consulting regulatory or “about us” pages for licensing details where relevant. For example, bet365’s golf hub shows year‑round major markets and major betting guides, Paddy Power maintains dedicated major competition pages, and Betfair publishes its golf exchange markets and regulatory details. (bet365.com)

Ranking criteria (short)

Depth of major coverage — availability of outrights, finishing-place markets, round leaders and proposition markets during major weeks.
In‑play and live pricing — ability to bet while rounds are underway and availability of live markets at majors.
Regulatory transparency — licensed in the UK/EU (or clearly regulated in the operator’s primary markets) and published house rules for season/major markets.
Market access for English/European bettors — operators included have active UK/EU-facing golf pages and licences or regulatory information for UK customers where applicable. (content001.la.bet365.com)

Operator notes regional access

Important: “Global” availability does not mean every operator is legal to use from every country. Gambling access depends on local law and state/province rules. The six operators above operate widely in the UK and parts of Europe and maintain visible golf pages that include major‑event markets; for UK customers their regulatory status and licence information are published on their sites. For example, Betfair lists regulatory and company licensing information for UK customers, and Bet365 publishes dedicated golf guides and hub pages for customers. If you are outside the UK/EU you must check local rules and the operator’s country‑specific site or terms and conditions before attempting to open an account. (betfair.com)

Brief operator differences

bet365 — Best for a large, year‑round golf hub and deep futures boards; well known for fast live price updates on major events. Their golf hub and guides are aimed at bettors who follow majors year‑round. (bet365.com)
Paddy Power — Known in the UK/Irish market for creative novelty markets and strong major coverage when each championship runs; good for fans who like non‑standard golf props. (paddypower.com)
Betway — Offers strong outright and round/leader markets on majors; simple event pages make it easy to find major markets quickly. (betway.com)
Betfair (Exchange + Sportsbook) — If you want exchange pricing or peer‑to‑peer matching on major futures, Betfair gives an alternative to fixed odds and often greater flexibility on prices and liquidity. Betfair also publishes regulatory detail for UK customers. (betfair.com)
Unibet — Regularly lays out major markets on its country sites and is known for extended each‑way place coverage on majors in European markets. (unibet.fr)
William Hill — A long‑standing UK sportsbook with clear house rules for majors and season markets; familiar interface for UK customers. Check William Hill’s licensed pages for local access rules. (help.williamhill.com)

Practical tips for betting the majors

Open markets early: futures for major winners usually open months in advance; compare odds across operators before staking significant funds. Use the bookmakers above to compare market depth and each‑way terms.
Check each‑way and place terms: each operator sets the number of places and the fraction paid for each‑way bets at majors; those terms change by operator and by event.
Use the exchange for price improvement: if you want to attempt backing at better prices or laying favourites, a betting exchange (Betfair) can offer different opportunities versus fixed‑odds books. (betfair.com)
Remember in‑play volatility: live markets during major rounds move quickly; choose operators with stable in‑play markets and reliable live scoring. bet365 and other larger operators are known for fast live pricing. (bet365.com)
Confirm regional access and betting rules: an operator’s availability and the exact markets offered can be different by country — always check the country‑specific site and the sportsbook’s house rules for majors and season markets. (content001.la.bet365.com)

Responsible gambling

Betting should be entertainment. You must be 18+ (or the legal age in your jurisdiction) to open an account or place bets. If betting is legal where you live, only use regulated operators and set limits for deposits, staking and time. If you need help, consult local problem‑gambling resources and the operator’s safer‑gambling tools (self‑exclusion, deposit limits, reality checks). This site does not provide legal or financial advice.

FAQ

Do these bookmakers always carry markets for every major

Most large sportsbooks open markets for each of the four majors (Masters, U.S. Open, The Open, PGA Championship) for the full build‑up and during the event, but specific markets, place terms and available props vary by operator and country. Always check the operator’s golf pages during the event week. (bet365.com)

Which bookmaker is best for non‑standard major props (e.g., hole‑in‑one, nationality markets)

Operators like Paddy Power and some UK books are known for producing novelty props and market creativity around majors. Larger books such as bet365 and William Hill also list many props; for exchange style markets, Betfair can have peer‑to‑peer novelty offers. (paddypower.com)

Can I use betting exchanges to get better prices on major futures

Yes. Exchanges (Betfair) allow you to back or lay at market prices set by other customers; that can deliver better pricing or the ability to trade out of a position during a major. Liquidity varies by event and time; big majors usually have the deepest exchange liquidity. (betfair.com)

Are majors treated differently in house rules compared to normal tournaments

Bookmakers may have special house rules for “season” or “major” markets (how ties are treated, what happens if a player withdraws, how many places are paid for each‑way bets). Read the house rules or specific event terms before placing large wagers. If you’re in the UK/EU, you can usually find this detail in the operator’s terms or sport rules pages. (help.williamhill.com)

Methodology and disclosure

This comparison focused narrowly on operators that publish visible golf/major tournament pages for English/European customers and that have verifiable regulatory information for those markets. We limited the list to established sportsbooks and an exchange that routinely show markets for The Masters, the U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship. We did not include operators when we could not verify public golf coverage or clear regulatory status for UK/EU customers. This article is independent editorial content produced by GreaterNewarkGirlsGolf.com; it is not a bookmaker, regulator, or tournament partner.

Best Sites for Betting on All Four Golf Majors