Main Golf Events
Many golf tournaments are played around the world and just like any other popular sport, there are professional golfers and tournaments to take note of. There are professional leagues in many parts of the world but some are more noteworthy than others. The main golf events capture the attention of viewers around the world and also fuel the sports betting odds throughout the year. Here is some more information on the most important golf tournaments that you will frequently see at a variety of online sportsbooks.

Ryder Cup
This is a high-profile golf tournament that takes place every two years. Despite the esteem of the tournament, there is no prize money awarded to the victor. The Ryder Cup has a long history and was initially a tournament that took place between America and Great Britain. The player base was expanded to include Europe in 1979. Unlike other golf tournaments, The Ryder Cup is a team event. Teams of 12 players are competing against one another for the triumph.
The event alternates between golf courses in Europe and America at various locales. The United States has won 27 games so far, while Europe has won 14. A captain who does not take part in the competition chooses the team. After the final day of competition, the teams are given points depending on the results of several matches, which are then added up to determine the victor.

European Tour
There are many matches played in the European tour, so it only makes sense that the season spans between January and November each year. The European Senior Tour and the Challenge Tour are also part of the European Tour, and together they account for the 40 matches in this competition. Each year the final day takes place in Dubai and it is for that reason that the tournament is now also known as “The Race to Dubai”. The European Tour has a long history since it was established in the 1970s.

PGA Tour
The major league golf tournaments in North America are managed by this golf organization. The company was formally established in the late 1920s and currently offers six different golf tours. The PGA Tour season consists of 50 sanctioned sporting events and runs from September through August of the following year.

PGA Championship
A major tournament in the US and watched by fans all over the world. The official name of the tournament is the US PGA Championship and is one of the four majors. The tournament is held in a different US state each year and happens in May. There are around 75 golf courses in the USA which have played host to the PGA Championship since its establishment in 1916.

US Open
One of the four major golf tournaments that are played annually takes place in June. Since the first US Open was played in 1895, the competition has been held at a new golf site each year. Since the first tournament was held in Newport, Rhode Island, 19 US states have had the honor of serving as the tournament's hosts.

The Open
Annually, The Open Championship, often known as The Open or British Open, is held. Every year since 1860, The Royal & Ancient has hosted the competition at a different coastal links golf course in the UK. 14 different locations, mostly in Scotland and England but also Northern Ireland, have hosted The Open. This competition takes place in July. The golfer Harry Vardon, who competed around the 20th century, has six victories in the Open Championship to his credit.

The Masters
In 1934, the world's most renowned golf competition was established. The four major tournaments that take place annually—currently held in April—begin with this tournament. Both golf enthusiasts and amateurs are familiar with the green jacket worn by the US Masters champion. This golf competition, unlike the majority of others, is held in Augusta, Georgia, for a complete week. Each year, the tournament attracts a lot of media coverage and betting opportunities.