Golf

Phil Mickelson tees off at the iconic 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. (Image: AP)

DraftKings Plans Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale

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 […]

Dustin Johnson failed to defend his Masters title, but still comes in as the favorite at the RBC Heritage this weekend. (Image: Getty)

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 […]

Hideki Matsuyama won the Masters this past weekend, but not many bettors were in position to cash in on that victory. (Image: Getty)

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 […]

Brooks Koepka is returning to action this week at the 2021 Masters, just three weeks after undergoing knee surgery. (Image: Mike Watters/USA Today Sports)

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 […]

Jordan Spieth comes in as the betting favorite to win the Valero Texas Open, a key warmup for the Masters. (Image: Sam Greenwood/Getty)

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 will attempt to defend his title in the Honda Classic at PGA National this weekend. (Image: Kevin C. Cox/Getty)

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 hasn’t posted the best results at the Players Championship, but says he’s confident heading into TPC Sawgrass this weekend. (Image: Getty)

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. […]

Patrick Cantlay comes into the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as the clear betting favorite in a depleted field. (Image: Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire/Getty)

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 […]

This week, Carlos Ortiz hopes to be the first Mexican to win the Mayakoba Golf Classic played annually in Mexico. (Image: CNN)

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 […]

Webb Simpson, who won the Players Championship, is the favorite to win the Wyndham Championship at 12/1. (Image: USA Today Sports)

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 won the 2020 Masters by five strokes, and comes into the 2021 Masters as the favorite at most sportsbooks. (Image: Patrick Smith/Getty)

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 […]