Top 2025 Golf Events and Betting Opportunities on PGA Calendar

The PGA Tour is the main professional golf tour in the United States, featuring the top male golfers from around the world. It is one of the premier golf organizations globally, organizing and hosting a series of tournaments throughout the year.

The PGA Tour is responsible for some of the most prestigious and widely recognized golf events, such as The Masters, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship, and the FedExCup Playoffs.

Here’s a detailed look at what the PGA Tour is and what it entails:

1. History and Formation

• The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA of America) was founded in 1916, but the PGA Tour as we know it today began to take shape in 1968 when a group of professional golfers broke away from the PGA of America to form a separate, independent entity focused solely on organizing and running golf tournaments for professional players.
• The PGA Tour is distinct from the PGA of America, which is a membership organization for golf professionals, including club pros and instructors.

2. Tournaments and Events

• The PGA Tour hosts a series of events every year, including regular season tournaments and major championships. The most significant events in the PGA Tour calendar include:
  • The Masters:
    Played at Augusta National Golf Club, one of the most prestigious events in golf.
  • U.S. Open:
    Known for its challenging courses and high level of competition.
  • The Open Championship (British Open):
    The oldest golf tournament, traditionally held in the United Kingdom.
  • PGA Championship:
    A major championship that often features a strong field of competitors.
  • FedExCup Playoffs:
    A season-ending series of tournaments that determine the overall champion of the PGA Tour season.
• The regular season also consists of many tournaments that are crucial for players to earn FedExCup points and qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs.

3. FedExCup

• The FedExCup is the season-long points competition that culminates in a series of playoff events. Players earn points based on their performance in regular PGA Tour events, with the top players qualifying for the FedExCup Playoffs. The winner of the playoffs receives a large cash prize and is crowned the FedExCup Champion.
• The FedExCup has become a central part of the PGA Tour, adding drama and intrigue throughout the season as players jockey for position.

4. International Reach

• The PGA Tour is not limited to the United States. It has expanded globally, with events held in Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other regions. International tournaments like the Honda Classic, WGC-Mexico Championship, and the World Golf Championships are important parts of the tour, bringing together global golf talent.
• Players from all over the world, including Europe, South Africa, Australia, and Asia, compete on the PGA Tour, making it an international showcase for top-tier golf talent.

5. Players

• The PGA Tour is home to some of the greatest golfers in history, including legends like Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and more. Today, players like Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Jon Rahm continue the tradition of excellence on the Tour.
• Rising stars and rookies also make their mark, and the competition for titles, ranking, and FedExCup points is fierce throughout the year.

6. PGA Tour vs. Other Tours

• The PGA Tour is distinct from other tours, such as the European Tour (now called the DP World Tour) and the LPGA Tour (for women’s professional golf). Although golfers from all over the world may compete in PGA Tour events, players who perform well in the European Tour may qualify for PGA Tour events through co-sanctioned tournaments.
• The PGA Tour focuses solely on men’s professional golf, while the LPGA Tour is dedicated to women’s professional golf.

7. Notable PGA Tour Events and Tournaments

• Players Championship: Known as the “fifth major,” this event is held at TPC Sawgrass and is one of the most prestigious non-major tournaments on the PGA Tour.
• The Players Championship and the Ryder Cup are some of the other landmark events that draw golf fans and bettors from all around the world.

8. The Ryder Cup

• The Ryder Cup is a biennial golf competition between teams from the United States and Europe.
  While it is not an official PGA Tour event, it is one of the most highly anticipated tournaments in golf. Players must qualify based on their performance in PGA Tour and other events, and the competition is watched by millions worldwide.

9. Prize Money

• The PGA Tour offers some of the highest prize purses in professional sports.
  The PGA Tour purse for major tournaments often exceeds $10 million, with the winner taking home a significant chunk of that prize money.
  The FedExCup playoff champion can earn up to $18 million.

10. PGA Tour Golfers’ Career Earnings

• Top PGA Tour players often earn millions of dollars in prize money over the course of their careers.
  In addition to tournament winnings, many golfers also earn money from sponsorships, endorsements, and media appearances, making the PGA Tour a lucrative career for elite players.

That is the PGA Tour in Short

The PGA Tour is the premier professional golf circuit for male golfers, known for its prestigious tournaments, high levels of competition, and massive prize purses.

With its rich history, global reach, and impact on the sport, the PGA Tour continues to be a focal point for golf fans and bettors alike. Whether it’s the drama of the Masters, the challenges of the U.S. Open, or the excitement of the FedExCup Playoffs, the PGA Tour remains the heartbeat of professional golf.

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There are really two kinds of PGA bettors: those who just bet on the big events like majors or the FedEx Cup playoffs and others who make multiple wagers every round every weekend. 

There are appeals to both types of golf bettors; events like the Masters are special regardless but even that much more exciting with money on the line. Betting every week is where you can make the real money; finding that big underdog in a diluted field at an event like the John Deere Classic can have a 100/1 payout or higher. 

Regardless of what type of bettor you are – or aim to be – it’s never too early to start looking forward to the next calendar year. Here are what look like some of the best PGA betting opportunities of 2023. 

2023 PGA Calendar: Betting Opportunities

The Masters April 6th-9th

Scottie Scheffler had a nice start to the 2022 calendar year, winning the WM Phoenix Open and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. That run got him up to +1600 odds heading to Augusta – the fifth highest in the field – and he, of course, went on to edge out Rory McIlroy by three strokes. 

With Tiger Woods fading into the sunset, Scheffler vs. McIlroy could be turning into the premier golf rivalry (this side of PGA vs. LIV). Scheffler cost McIlroy his first green jacket and the career grand slam, but the Northern Ireland native got revenge by passing Scheffler for the FedEx Cup Championship and the $18 million prize. 

Scheffler vs. McIlroy will be a huge storyline at the 2023 Masters, but Jon Rahm (+1100) and Justin Thomas (+1100) are also at the top of the odds board. Cameron Smith (+1200) may also have a say in things representing the LIV, as he’s finished in the top three in two of his last three trips to Augusta. 

• PGA Championship May 18th – 21st
• U.S. Open June 15th-18th
• The Open Championship July 20th-23rd 

Of course, any major is going to draw a lot of interest, not just from betting but from the general public. This year the PGA is held at Oak Hill C.C. in Rochester, where Justin Thomas will try to defend his title, while the U.S. Open is on the opposite coast at the L.A. Country Club, with Matthew Fitzpatrick being the defending champion. The Open Championship is back at Royal Liverpool Golf Club for the first time since 2014.

Every Tournament, Every Week 

Every tournament can have the excitement of a major when you have betting action for the weekend. Take the aforementioned John Deere Classic this season, it was a name-out-of-a-hat field, and J.T. Poston got the win at +4000.

Poston’s payout was nothing compared to the next weekend at the Barbasol Championship, where Trey Mullinax picked up the win and cashed at whopping +15000 odds. 

Going in tournaments like the JDC or the Barbasol may not seem on paper like they’d have a ton of excitement, but when you’ve got a Poston or a Mullinax ticket, and they’re making the turn on the back nine on Sunday with the lead the heart starts beating more intensely every swing of the club – and there’s no better feeling. 

Let’s get that calendar turned over already; we’ve got a lot of golf betting to do in 2023. 

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