The PGA Tour season for Tiger Woods could be considered a success for everyone except those who bet on him. While Woods was in contention for several tournaments, he didn’t win until the end of the season. Those who bet on the former No. 1 player, ripped up betting slips, […]
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Tiger Woods Hoping Less is More with 2019 Playing Schedule
Those who enjoy wagering and watching Tiger Woods on the golf course will be doing less of it next year. The soon to be 43-year played in 18 events in the 2017-2018 season, as well as competing in the Ryder Cup and an exhibition match with Phil Mickelson. It was […]
Magnus Carlsen Dominates Rapid Tiebreaker Match to Retain World Chess Championship
For 12 games, Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana battled to draw after draw, neither able to secure an edge in their World Chess Championship match. But Carlsen proved too much for his American challenger to handle on Wednesday, sweeping the rapid tiebreak games to retain the title he has held […]
NFL Moves Chiefs vs. Rams Game From Mexico City to Los Angeles Due to Poor Field Conditions
Despite initially being determined to host next week’s Monday Night Football game at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the NFL has decided to move the matchup between the Chiefs and the Rams to Los Angeles due to the unsuitable field conditions at the Mexican stadium. According to the league, the […]
Rickie Fowler Searching for First Win in Nearly Two Years at Mayakoba Golf Classic
Rickie Fowler said he was shaking the rust off his game last week in Las Vegas, and it might just be in time to shine at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. Fowler is the 8/1 favorite to win the tournament in Playa del Carmen, Mexico for a couple of reasons. The […]
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic Still Deciding Whether to Go Forward with Saudi Arabia Exhibition
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are scheduled to play an exhibition match in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 22, but both players told reporters this week that they are still considering whether or not they actually want to go forward with the event. The uncertainty of the world’s top two tennis […]
Jordan Spieth Tees Off New Season Looking to Hit Jackpot in Las Vegas
Last season was a rough one for Jordan Spieth, but the 25-year-old is hoping he can start his year successfully at this week’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas. Spieth is a 12/1 pick to win, right behind favorites Tony Finau, who lost in a playoff in last […]
IndyCar Driver Robert Wickens Confirms Paralysis Below Waist in Instagram Post
IndyCar driver Robert Wickens, who had been injured in a serious crash on Aug. 19 at Pocono Raceway, confirmed via Instagram on Thursday night that he is paralyzed from the waist down. The crash saw Wickens’ car spin into a wall and go spiraling into the air, leaving the car […]
Golfer Who Wins Sanderson Farms Will Probably Be Name You Hardly Recognize
Most of the time picking a favorite to win a PGA Tour event is a smart bet, but the play this week at the Sanderson Farms Championship might be to look a little further down the betting board. That is because the event, played at the Country Club of Jackson, […]
John Daly Playing Through Knee Pain at SAS Championship with Eye on Senior Golf Postseason
John Daly knows what’s at stake this week at the SAS Championship, which begins Friday at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, North Carolina. The 52-year-old big hitter in funny pants is in danger of missing the Champions Tour playoffs without a strong performance. Daly currently sits in the 66th spot […]
Pure Insurance Championship Pairs Senior Golf Pros with Junior Players
Though Bernhard Langer is the defending champion of the PURE Insurance Championship, he knows that this event has a much stronger meaning than his name engraved on the trophy. The 61-year-old has been a big proponent of this unique tournament since its inception 15 years ago. The Pure Insurance Championship […]
Ignoring Favorites at Dell Technologies Championship Might Pay Off
After 80/1 Bryson DeChambeau won the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs at The Northern Trust, should gamblers move on past the favorites and look a little deeper down the board for this week’s Dell Technologies Championship? It might prove to be worth looking at some of the other […]
Golfers Try to Lock Up Fed Ex Cup Playoff Spots, Keep PGA Tour Cards at Wyndham Championship
The Wyndham Championship is almost like three tournaments in one PGA Tour event. The season-ending tournament, which begins on Thursday, has players trying to get into the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs, and others trying to keep their playing privileges for next season. Oh, yeah, and there is also the event […]
Brooks Koepka Wins PGA Championship, Tiger Woods Thrills in Finishing Second
It’s rare that a player winning their second major championship of the year is overshadowed by the runner up. But that’s exactly what Brooks Koepka dealt with on Sunday at Bellerive Country Club, as his impressive march to victory in the PGA Championship seemed to play second fiddle to Tiger […]
PGA Championship Player Matchups, Prop Bets Offer Smart and Fun Golf Gambling Options
So you’ve made the choice, and know who you think will win the PGA Championship. But what’s that, you have some money left over? Fear not, loyal bettor, because OG has a bevy of proposition wagers that are sure to cover your 100/1 pick of Ollie Schniederjans to win the […]
Accidental Longshot: Jordan Spieth Could Surprise Golf Fans (and Bettors) at PGA Championship
Coming into last year’s PGA Championship, Jordan Spieth had a chance to win the coveted career grand slam. Winning all four majors has only been done by five people over the past 100 years: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods. For Spieth, it was a […]
Can Vegas Hit Paydirt Again? Venezuelan Golfer Seeks Canadian Open Three-Peat
Usually there is a hangover effect when golfers play a tournament after a major event, but at the Canadian Open it might actually be an advantage. The event has trouble attracting top players since it immediately follows the Open Championship, but those who do play both weeks have had success […]
Bernhard Langer Could Win First Major of 2018 at Senior Open Championship
Not that Bernhard Langer needs any more advantages on a golf course, but the 60-year-old German pro is the overwhelming favorite to win the Senior Open Championship at St. Andrews in Scotland. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has Langer at 5/1, with the next closest competitor, Jerry Kelly, at 9/1. […]
Dustin Johnson Favored at PGA Championship Despite Missing Cut at Open
Even after missing the cut at the Open Championship, Dustin Johnson is still the favorite with some oddsmakers to win the PGA Championship, Aug. 9-12 at Bellerive Country Club. Depending on the sportsbook, the current top-ranked golfer in the world stands as either the lone favorite, or co-favorite. Skybet, William Hill, Betfair, […]
Daring Open Championship Prop Bets Involve Unknown Golfers
If bettors are not thrilled with the outright bets for the Open Championship, or they want to add to their slips, several sportsbooks are offering some attractive proposition bets for the major championship. Everything from what the cut will be to the winner’s nationality are available. Dustin Johnson is the […]