Golf Betting Tips & Predictions for July 2025
Ben Smith 
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We offer golf betting tips on a huge number of tournaments throughout the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
The markets we cover are lengthy, from outright winners to top 5, top 10 and other odds such as margin of victory, to make/miss the cut and more.
Ultimately, if there’s value in the market, we’ll bring you the odds as part of our golf betting tips and predictions on the site!
Latest Golf Betting Tips
It's the Open Championship this week, and our resident expert Ben Smith has five picks for the event.
Open Championship Betting Tips
Royal Portrush hosts the Open Championship for just the third time in its history, and the second time in the past six years.
At the 2019 edition, Shane Lowry thrilled the home crowds with a dominant performance, cruising to a six-shot victory ahead of runner-up Tommy Fleetwood.
Both feature prominently near the top of the market this week, but my selections begin a little further down the board, starting with another former Champion Golfer.
Winner w/o Scheffler & McIlroy - Collin Morikawa (Each-Way) (6 Places)
Royal Portrush features narrow fairways, penal rough, and unpredictable bounces. That makes accurate tee shots essential.
It has been a poor year by Collin Morikawa’s high standards, but his driving has remained rock-solid. Despite being one of the shorter hitters on the PGA Tour, he’s gained strokes off the tee in all but two starts since last year’s FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Hitting greens in regulation is crucial at Royal Portrush, and that is another area where Morikawa continues to shine.
The putter has been his biggest weakness this year, and while it’s still far from reliable, there have been subtle signs of improvement since the US Open, where he gained a staggering 16 strokes tee-to-green, only to give half of them back on the greens.
He struggled with the putter in round one of the Rocket Classic two starts ago. Still, he bounced back by gaining strokes on the greens across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, all while delivering another superb ball-striking effort.
At the Scottish Open, he rolled it nicely on Thursday but couldn’t replicate that on Friday. Still, if we focus on the long game positives, there is clear upside at a test such as this. Opportunities to back a player of Morikawa’s calibre at this kind of price in the market without Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy don’t come around often, so it’s a chance worth taking.
Morikawa’s record speaks for itself. A two-time major champion with elite ball control, he’s shown time and again that he can rise to the occasion on the biggest stages, especially when precision and discipline are more valuable than raw power.
Winner w/o Scheffler & McIlroy - Matt Fitzpatrick (Each-Way) (6 Places)
Matt Fitzpatrick’s game is trending in a promising direction, so much so that he could be set to peak just as the Open Championship rolls around.
After a disappointing 2024 and a sluggish start to this season, Fitzpatrick’s form began to turn at the PGA Championship, where he posted a T8 at Quail Hollow. It was the first time since 2023 that he showed positive numbers across all key categories, and his best ball-striking performance in 20 months.
Even more encouraging, he built on that at the Rocket Classic three weeks ago, picking up over 11 strokes from tee to green in a standout showing.
Off the back of that, it was no surprise that he contended for victory at the Scottish Open, and he can do so again at Royal Portrush.
His sharp touch around the greens, ability to flight the ball low when needed, and comfort on links terrain make him a proper threat this week.
Winner - Russell Henley (Each-Way) (8 Places)
Russell Henley handled the brutal conditions at last year’s Open Championship with impressive composure, showcasing the kind of mental toughness and consistency that often separates the best from the rest in major championships.
His fifth-place at Royal Troon was a clear reminder of his ability to grind, and it’s no surprise that many, myself included, see him as a genuine candidate to lift a major trophy.
So, why not this week? Henley is in the midst of a superb run, fuelled by elite accuracy off the tee, reliable approach play, and sharp scrambling when needed.
With a T5 at the Memorial, a top-10 at the US Open, and a runner-up finish at the Travelers Championship, Henley has put forward a compelling case that he is more than capable of mounting a challenge at the Open.
Winner - Patrick Cantlay (Each-Way) (7 Places)
You would be forgiven for growing tired of backing Patrick Cantlay at majors. He has been a perennial underachiever on the biggest stage, and more often than not, his name has been one of the easier ones to cross off.
Cantlay’s odds have been drifting with each passing major this year. He was 35/1 at the Masters, 40/1 for the PGA Championship, and 45/1 at the US Open, where he failed to make an impact. As a result, the oddsmakers are willing to lay a generous 66/1 on the former world number three here.
While you could argue that such a big price is justified based on his recent results, I’d say it’s simply too big. Since becoming a regular fixture in majors in 2018, Cantlay has never gone a full year without recording at least one top-20 finish. In fact, over the last three seasons, he’s registered a top-10 each year, including a T3 at the US Open in 2023 and a T8 at the Open Championship in 2022.
He has been solid if unspectacular this term, but a player with his talent can spike at any moment, and is worthy of a small each-way investment.
Winner - Ben Griffin (Each-Way) (7 Places)
Ben Griffin has emerged as a serious force in 2025, claiming his maiden PGA Tour title and managing top-10 finishes at both the PGA Championship and the US Open.
Presumably, the only reason for Griffin being priced as big as 100/1 to lift the Claret Jug is his missed cut at the John Deere Classic last time out. But that result came down to an uncharacteristically poor week on the greens - a blip in what has otherwise been a strong putting stretch over the past two months.
No occasion has proven too big for the 29-year-old to handle this season. I suspect he will relish what will undoubtedly be another demanding test in Northern Ireland.
Upcoming Golf Betting Tips This Week
Here's a look at what's coming up this week to consider with your golf betting:
- Monday, 14th July 2025
- No live golf events scheduled.
- Tuesday, 15th July 2025
- No live golf events scheduled.
- Wednesday, 16th July 2025
- No live golf events scheduled.
- Thursday, 17th July 2025
- The Open Championship
- Barracuda Championship
- Friday, 18th July 2025
- The Open Championship
- Barracuda Championship
- Saturday, 19th July 2025
- The Open Championship
- Barracuda Championship
- Sunday, 20th July 2025
- The Open Championship
- Barracuda Championship
Golf News This Week
The Open Championship is underway with Matt Fitzpatrick among several players to claim a clubhouse lead after day one at Royal Portrush.
Fitzpatrick finished on four under, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler and three ahead of Rory McIlroy after day one of the final major of the year.
PGA Tour Golf Betting Tips
Golf betting tips can give you an edge when it comes to golf betting on the PGA Tour, where value can be found beyond just backing the biggest names each week.
Smart golf betting isn’t just about form. Course history, weather, tee times, and even player confidence all play a role in performance. The key is recognising patterns and understanding when the odds don’t quite reflect reality.
Using strokes gained data, approach play stats, and putting performance on different greens helps shape more accurate golf betting tips. Some players thrive on certain layouts or in specific conditions, and identifying those trends is what separates sharp bets from blind punts.
Whether you’re backing a tournament winner, a top 10 finish, or a head-to-head, golf betting is as much about timing and detail as it is about instinct - and the best golf betting tips blend both to find the value others miss and give you the best golf betting experience possible.
DP Tour Golf Betting Tips
The DP World Tour features a global lineup of talented golfers competing across diverse and challenging courses, from the Middle East to Europe and beyond. Known for its international flair and rising stars, the Tour delivers exciting action throughout the season.
While we don’t offer golf betting tips every week for the DP World Tour, we do provide detailed insights and recommendations for the biggest events - think Rolex Series tournaments, national opens, and the season-ending finale.
For these marquee moments, we break down key stats, player trends, and course fit to help you make informed golf betting choices via our best golf tips when it matters most.
Major Championship Golf Betting Tips
The major championships - The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open - represent the pinnacle of professional golf. These historic events draw the best players in the world and are packed with drama, legacy, and prestige.
For the major golf tournaments, we go even deeper with my research and analysis, offering comprehensive golf betting tips that cover everything from course nuances and weather impacts to player mentality and past performances.
These are the moments that define careers, and my insights reflect the magnitude of the occasion. Expect detailed previews, value picks, and bold golf betting tips to help guide your wagers on golf’s biggest stages.
What Golf Tournaments Do We Cover?
Throughout the year, we will bring you our free golf betting tips ahead of each major tournament - as well as the PGA Tour and DP World Tour - so you have everything you need to make your selections and have the best golf betting experience possible.
We will cover a range of markets in our golf betting tips from an industry expert who will look at things such as recent form, head-to-head matchups, player history and more in their golf betting tips.
You can also find golf betting odds on this page to go with your latest golf betting tips, that will help you utilise our golf offers to their full potential.
As mentioned, we will provide the best golf betting tips and golf predictions ahead of the four major golf tournaments that make up the golfing calendar, as well as the Ryder Cup when it is on.
The golf majors are:
- The British Open - July
- The Masters - April
- The PGA Championship - May
- The US Open - June
Golf Betting Markets
Golf betting offers a wide variety of markets and betting odds, making it an exciting sport for punters looking to test their knowledge and intuition.
Whether you’re a casual bettor or a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone when it comes to golf betting.
We will of course offer golf betting tips across all of these markets - not necessarily at the same time - but just so you know what we're talking about in our golf betting tips, here is a little explainer of the main betting markets in golf.
Outright Winner
The outright winner market is the most straightforward and popular form of golf betting. In this market, punters place wagers on the golfer they believe will win a particular tournament. With a large field of participants, the odds are often generous, providing the potential for high payouts.
This type of golf betting requires thorough research - which we will provide in our golf betting tips - including player form, course suitability, recent injuries, and weather conditions. Major tournaments like The Masters, The Open Championship, and the Ryder Cup attract heavy interest in outright winner bets, making it a key focus for both casual and seasoned golf bettors and should feature in the best golf betting tips.
Each-Way Betting
Each-way betting is a popular option within golf betting, particularly when betting on large tournaments with big fields. This market allows punters to split their stake into two parts: one backing the golfer to win outright, and the other backing them to place within a certain range (e.g., top 5, top 10, or top 20).
If the player finishes within the specified range, the bettor receives a payout, albeit at reduced odds. This form of golf betting provides a safer approach, especially when wagering on consistent performers who may not win outright but regularly place high in tournaments.
Top 5/10/20 Finish
The top 5/10/20 finish market offers a more conservative approach to golf betting. Instead of predicting the outright winner, bettors wager on whether a player will finish within a certain placement range, such as the top 5, top 10, or top 20.
This market appeals to those looking for steadier returns, as it is generally easier to predict strong performers who frequently place well rather than win outright. In golf betting, this market is particularly popular for those betting on consistent golfers who may lack the killer instinct to secure a victory but often finish high on the leaderboard.
This market is one that will feature quite prominently in our golf betting tips, especially when it comes to picking some outside shouts in the big tournaments, so keep an eye out for some bigger prices in this market.
Head-to-Head Matchups
Head-to-head matchups are a straightforward and exciting market within golf betting. Instead of betting on the overall tournament winner, punters wager on which of two selected golfers will perform better over a single round or an entire event.
This type of golf betting is particularly appealing because it reduces the complexity of analyzing an entire field to just two players.
Bettors can compare stats like driving accuracy, putting success, and previous head-to-head results. Matchups are especially popular during major tournaments, where golfers’ performances are under intense scrutiny and individual rivalries often emerge.
First-Round Leader
The first-round leader market is one of the most exciting forms of golf betting, offering instant gratification for those looking for quicker results. Instead of waiting for the entire tournament to conclude, bettors place wagers on which golfer will lead after the first round.
This type of golf betting is often unpredictable but can yield substantial rewards due to the high odds. Researching players known for fast starts or those who excel on particular courses can be advantageous.
This market also appeals to bettors who prefer day-by-day betting strategies rather than waiting for the final outcome of a tournament, and is another market that features quite regularly in our golf betting tips.
Other Golf Betting Markets
So those are the main markets you'll find covered by us in our golf betting tips, but what about the smaller markets?
Be careful, you might not find all of these markets with your choice of online betting site, but if you can then there is plenty of value to be found along with the golf betting tips on offer.
Betting Without
Quite often in the past, there has been one dominant player on the PGA Tour which means that heading into majors or even just PGA Tour events, the result can seem a foregone conclusion.
However our golf betting tips will cover that, so you can bet on certain players to win the tournament if you take that favourite out of the equation.
So if Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy are dominating all the golf betting markets in the build-up, you might find our golf betting tips are backing someone like Tommy Fleetwood to win without that favourite - so basically, you need them to finish second.
Make or Miss the Cut
This market involves betting on whether a specific golfer will make or miss the cut after the first two rounds of a tournament. It’s a popular option because it provides a result halfway through the event, offering a quicker conclusion than outright betting. Punters often use this market to bet on underdogs or struggling favorites.
Group Betting
In group betting, the bookmaker selects a small group of golfers (usually four to six), and you wager on who will perform the best among them over the entire tournament. This market is attractive because it narrows the field to a manageable number of competitors, making it easier to research and analyze.
Nationality Betting
This market allows you to bet on which golfer from a particular country or region will finish highest in a tournament. For example, you might bet on the top American, top European, or top Asian player. It’s especially popular during international events like The Open Championship or the Ryder Cup.
Hole-in-One Betting
This is a specific type of prop bet where you wager on whether there will be a hole-in-one during a particular tournament. Due to the rarity of a hole-in-one, the odds are often attractive. Alternatively, you can bet on whether a specific player will achieve one.
Winning Margin
In this market, you predict the margin by which a golfer will win a tournament, such as by one stroke, two strokes, or by a playoff. This type of golf betting can offer high odds and adds an extra layer of excitement when the tournament is tightly contested.
2-Ball & 3-Ball Betting
This market involves betting on the best score between two or three grouped golfers over a single round. 2-Ball betting is common during the weekend rounds when golfers are paired in twos, while 3-Ball betting is more common in the early rounds.
Free Golf Tips
The final point to make is that we offer free golf betting tips. We don’t hide them behind a paywall, and you don’t need a subscription to see them, so next time you are looking to bet on golf, check out this page, where you will find our best golf tips.
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