DraftKings plans to develop the first-of-its-kind retail sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale in conjunction with the PGA Tour, pending the signing of a bill that would legalize sports betting in Arizona. As OG News reported on Tuesday, the legislation is one of the most ambitious bills in the nation, allowing wagers […]
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Dustin Johnson, Webb Simpson Head Strong Field at RBC Heritage
Dustin Johnson missed the cut at the Masters last weekend, cutting short his defense of his title at Augusta National. Now, the world No. 1 will try to rebound with a strong performance at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Johnson shot […]
Masters Betting: Sportsbooks Clean Up on Hideki Matsuyama Win
Bettors backed a wide range of favorites at the Masters this year. From world No. 1 Dustin Johnson to the surging Jordan Spieth, gamblers parked their money with familiar names. So when Hideki Matsuyama won his first major on Sunday, sportsbooks reaped the profits of his unlikely victory. Matsuyama finished […]
Dustin Johnson Favored to Win Masters, Bettors Flock to Surging Jordan Spieth
Dustin Johnson won his first green jacket in 2020 and comes into Augusta National this weekend as the No. 1 ranked golfer in the world. That’s more than enough to make him a co-favorite to win the tournament for the second year in a row when the Masters begins on […]
Patrick Cantlay and Four Other Golfers for Your DFS Masters Rosters
After the strangest of years, which saw the Masters held in the fall, normalcy returns to the world. The world’s best golfers head to Augusta this week to watch the azaleas bloom and to play a few rounds on the 7,435-yard, par 72 course. If only DFS was so easy […]
Brooks Koepka Comes to Augusta Off Knee Surgery, Plans to Win the Masters
Brooks Koepka underwent surgery on his right knee on March 16 to repair ligament damage and a kneecap dislocation. Just three weeks later, the 30-year-old says he’s not only ready to play the Masters, but to win the major. Koepka hasn’t played since his surgery, but arrived at Augusta National […]
With DJ Out, Jordan Spieth Becomes Favorite at Valero Texas Open
Dustin Johnson was set to enter the Valero Texas Open as the clear favorite to win the final warmup available ahead of the Masters. But when Johnson withdrew on Monday, Jordan Spieth moved into pole position to win at TPC San Antonio this weekend. Johnson said he withdrew after considering […]
Sungjae Im Seeking Back-to-Back Titles vs. Depleted Field at Honda Classic
Sungjae Im comes into PGA National as the favorite to win his second straight title at the Honda Classic this weekend, a tournament that has already lost three players due to positive COVID-19 tests. Scott Piercy, Doc Redman, and Gary Woodland each withdrew from the Honda Classic on Monday after […]
Dustin Johnson Tries to Tame TPC Sawgrass at the Players Championship
Dustin Johnson has never won the Players Championship, but will head into TPC Sawgrass as the favorite to win the so-called fifth major this weekend. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Johnson as the +1200 pick to win the Players Championship, the lowest number in a field without a clear man to beat. […]
Rory McIlroy Looks to End Two-Year Title Drought at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Rory McIlroy last won a tournament in 2019, when he took down the WGC-HSBC Champions. Now, the Northern Irishman will try to get back into the winner’s circle at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he comes in as the favorite to finally end his 27-month drought. FanDuel Sportsbook lists McIlroy […]
Johnson, Rahm Favored at Workday Championship; Woods’ Accident Overshadows Competition
Nearly all of the world’s top players are heading to The Concession in Bradenton, Florida to take part in the World Golf Championships Workday Championship this weekend. But while the field will represent the strongest competition on tour so far in 2021, all anyone could talk about before the tournament […]
Dustin Johnson, King of Riviera Country Club, Heavily Favored at Genesis Invitational
Dustin Johnson doesn’t win every time he shows up at the Riviera Country Club, but he’s been statistically dominant on the course, and that’s enough for sportsbooks to make him the overwhelming favorite at this weekend’s Genesis Invitational. Johnson stands as the +550 pick to win the Genesis Invitational at […]
Patrick Cantlay Leads Depleted Field into AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
There won’t be any celebrities playing alongside the pros at Pebble Beach this year, and the field may leave something to desire. But, there’s still a full weekend of action on tap for bettors to enjoy at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which begins on Thursday. World No. 1 Dustin […]
Waste Management Phoenix Open Odds: Rahm, Thomas Favored at Quieter TPC Scottsdale
In most years, the Waste Management Phoenix Open offers up the rowdiest, most party-like atmosphere on the PGA Tour. The COVID-19 pandemic may limit the size of that party for 2021, but many of the world’s top players will still travel to TPC Scottsdale to compete in this fan-favorite event. […]
2021 Masters Odds: Dustin Johnson Favorite, Tiger Woods Recovers from Back Surgery
Dustin Johnson, the reigning Masters champion, comes into the 2021 Masters as the favorite to win at +700 odds, according to a recent update by DraftKings. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods is a long shot to win the Masters this year at +3300 odds. For now, the 2021 Masters will take place […]
Thunderstorms Postpone Final Round of US Women’s Open, Odds Shift in Shibuno’s Favor
Houston’s Champions Golf Club received almost an inch of rain over 24 hours, bumping the US Women’s Open final to Monday. “We want to ensure course conditions are worthy of crowning a major champion,” said John Bodenhamer, the USGA’s senior managing director of championships. Japan’s Hinako Shibuno (+150 on DraftKings […]
Heavy Rains, Lightning Expected in Houston As Field Tightens Before Final Round of U.S. Women’s Open Championship
For a second time in three days, the constant threat of thunderstorms has forced USGA officials to move up tee times for Sunday’s conclusion of the 75th U.S. Women’s Open Championship. On Saturday afternoon, the USGA announced that Sunday’s final round at Champions Golf Club in Houston would begin at […]
Mayakoba Golf Classic DFS Picks: Can Carlos Ortiz Make History?
The PGA Tour heads to Playa del Carmen in Mexico this week for the Mayakoba Golf Classic. El Camaleon Golf Club will again host the tournament, playing at par 71 and 7,039 yards. Justin Thomas is among the top golfers leading a so-so field of 132 players, but Carlos Ortiz […]
RSM Classic: 5 Golfers for Your DFS Lineups
In its post-Masters lull, the PGA Tour remains within the state of Georgia for the RSM Classic in the town of Sea Island. The event throws in a wrinkle as golfers will play one round at the par 72 Plantation course and three rounds at the par 70 Seaside course. […]
Dustin Johnson Wins Masters, Favored to Defend Title in April
Dustin Johnson ran roughshod over Augusta National this past week to win the 2020 Masters. That performance makes him the odds-on favorite to do exactly the same thing at the next major on the schedule: the 2021 Masters Tournament in April. Johnson finished 20-under-par to set a new Masters record […]