Bet on golf at VivatBet

Golf fundamentally differs from most sports in the structure of its tournaments. After the first two rounds, or approximately 36 holes, a significant portion of the field is eliminated. In effect, the first half of the tournament becomes a separate stage.

This feature is reflected in a dedicated golf betting market called Make/Miss the Cut. VivatBet offers this market as part of its sports betting line for all four Majors, as well as PGA Tour and DP World Tour events.

Golf Betting Markets at VivatBet

The golf betting line differs significantly from the markets typical of other sports. For example, while in football betting most bets are tied to a single match, in golf the result develops over multiple rounds. The most popular markets include:

Tournament Winner: a bet on the player who will finish first after all rounds have been completed. With a field of 150+ participants, relatively high pre-match betting odds can apply even to the favorites.
Top 5 / Top 10 Finish: the selected player must finish the tournament inside the top five or top ten. This market offers lower golf odds, but the probability of winning is higher.
Make/Miss the Cut: the player must make the Cut after the first two rounds in order to advance to the final rounds of the tournament.
Matchplay (H2H): a comparison between two players, where only the finishing position of the first player relative to the second player in the pair matters.
Best Round of the Day: a bet on the best score in a specific round. The result relative to par, birdies, and consistency of play throughout the day are taken into account.

Market	Coverage	Best For
Tournament Winner	4 rounds	High odds seekers
Top 5 / Top 10	4 rounds	Risk-averse bettors
Make the Cut	2 rounds	Short-term form analysts
Matchplay (H2H)	4 rounds	Two-player comparison
Best Round	1 round	Daily form trackers

Make/Miss the Cut — Golf's Unique Two-Stage Market

After the first two rounds, or approximately 36 holes, only 65-70 players remain from the starting field of 156. They advance to the final rounds, which take place over the weekend. In other words, unlike in tennis betting, elimination in golf is determined not by losing an individual match, but by a player’s position relative to the Cut line.

The Cut line is dynamic. It is determined after the second round based on the scores of the entire field. Usually, the top 70 players, including ties, advance. In Majors, the line often falls around +3 or +4 relative to par.
Ranking provides a statistical benchmark. In Majors, players from the world top 50 make the Cut in around 70–80% of cases. This is especially important to consider when make the cut betting.
History on a specific course is especially important. This market is sensitive not to a player’s overall ranking, but to how well their playing style suits the characteristics of a particular course. Because of this, those who join VivatBet may sometimes notice a favorite with attractive odds. However, examining their previous performances on that course can often explain those odds.

Player Tier	Cut % in Majors	Typical Odds (Make)	When to Back
World Top 50	~70–80%	1.30–1.70	Good course history + recent form
World 51–100	~55–65%	1.55–2.00	Specialist course match
World 100+	~35–50%	2.00–3.50	Long shot — needs tailored course fit

The Four Majors: What to Bet On

Each Major has its own conditions, which makes Major golf betting particularly dependent on course characteristics, weather, and player profiles. The same applies to a welcome bonus, whose rules should be considered in advance.

The Masters (April): Augusta requires precise iron play, long driving, and experience on the course. The mobile betting app is convenient for monitoring odds before the start.
PGA Championship (May): It features an especially strong and deep field, so unexpected results are possible.
US Open (June): One of the toughest tournaments. The Cut line often falls around +3 to +6, while accuracy is usually more important than distance.
The Open Championship (July): links courses and wind strongly affect the result, just as weather conditions do in Formula 1 betting. Matchplay H2H markets are particularly interesting.

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FAQ: Golf Betting — Tournament and Cut Questions

What is golf betting?

Pre-match bets placed before a tournament or round starts. Odds lock when you confirm.

What is the cut in golf?

After two rounds, the lowest-scoring ~70 players advance to the weekend. The rest are eliminated. The cut line is calculated from the field's actual scores after round 2.

What percentage of players make the cut?

Approximately 45% of the field makes the cut - about 70 players out of 156. Top-50 world ranking players make it ~70–80% of the time in Majors.

What happens to my bet if a player withdraws before the tournament?

The bet is voided, and your stake returned. If a player withdraws after starting but before completing 18 holes in round 1, check VivatBet's specific rules.

What is the minimum age to bet at VivatBet?

Users must have reached the age of 18 to place bets. The requirement is based on the applicable gambling rules in Finland.