Super Bowl Trophy” (CC BY 2.0) by EDrost88

The countdown to Super Bowl LVI is well and truly on, with a road to Inglewood on February 13th being mapped out for 14 teams still in contention for American Football’s grandest prize.

Only one will prevail, with confetti set to rain down on those fortunate enough to get their hands on the Vince Lombardi trophy. The battle to savour that moment in the spotlight looks set to be an intriguing one, with there being both arguments for and against all of those involved coming out on top.

The reigning champions are still in the mix, as are the beaten finalists from 2021, a franchise looking for the perfect end to a debut campaign in Las Vegas, plucky underdogs and three sides that are still waiting on their first taste of ultimate glory.

 

The 2021 #NFLPlayoffs are set! pic.twitter.com/Bv3d34ALBL

— NFL (@NFL) January 10, 2022

Who will hoist the prestigious piece of silverware aloft? Many are willing to offer insight and opinion in a keenly-contested race for NFL supremacy, with the pros and cons of firm favourites and rank outsiders being dissected in minute detail.

There are Super Bowl predictions to be found at WSN.com, but are they valid and can value be unearthed in a congested market? The cream has a tendency of rising to the top in scenarios such as this, with tried and tested often the way forward, and it comes as no surprise to find that pedigree is being favoured over potential.

Runners and Riders

At the business end of any given NFL campaign, when fixtures become all-or-nothing and everything is put on the line, it is wise to look for experience and cool heads. Those that can handle the pressure, rather than buckle under it, are best placed to make a serious play for sought-after trophies.

With that in mind, WSN is not straying too far from a proven winning formula when tipping the Green Bay Packers to go well. They currently top the market, having been priced at odds of 19/5, and have the evergreen Aaron Rodgers under centre, with an all-time great desperate to claim the second ring that his ability and longevity deserves.

If pure scoring power is more your thing, though, then the Kansas City Chiefs, who are staked at odds of 5/1, are an obvious pick. Patrick Mahomes has every play in the book, along with a supporting cast that includes the likes of Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. In addition, Mahomes has been there or thereabouts when the biggest prizes were dished out in each of the last two seasons.

 

One day closer to Sunday 😁 pic.twitter.com/TfsXLNnoWL

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 12, 2022

The 15/2-backed Buffalo Bills represent something of a punt, given that they can be inconsistent at times, but they are another outfit, with Josh Allen as the quarterback, that boasts the attacking firepower to trouble anybody and the defensive steel to keep opponents at arm’s length.

It is wise of WSN to advise steering clear of the injury-ravaged Baltimore Ravens, while the Philadelphia Eagles are another of those looking to do things the hard way out on the road, but the absence of Tom Brady from any Super Bowl discussion poses plenty of questions. History dictates that the GOAT should never be underestimated and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will believe that they truly can go back-to-back.

That, though, is what sport and betting are all about: opinions, personal preference and fabled ‘feelings’. Ultimately it does not matter how you get to an ultimate selection, just that you know how to separate you Rams and Raiders in the runners and riders.

 

 

 

We have looked at dozens of golf tipsters and betting systems over the years here at Honest Betting Reviews. Many of these we have subjected to in-depth reviews on this site, testing out if they can produce a profit under the spotlight of a live trial.

The majority of services we have tested have failed our trials, but there are a few who have succeeded and gone on to produce excellent long-term results.

These few “diamonds in the rough” (if you’ll excuse the pun!) are part of that select group of elite tipsters who have demonstrated an ability to beat the bookies on a regular basis and produce consistent profits. 

If you are going to follow a golf tipster you don’t want to risk your hard-earned cash on one with a poor record who loses money overall – despite shouting very loudly when they happen to hit a winner.  You want to follow a tipster with a proven track-record of success compiled over many years.

We have therefore put together our list of the very best golf services out there, so you can see for yourself who is actually worth following.

Making money on golf betting is very much a long-term endeavour, with patience and a decent betting bank required. However, when you land a big winner at odds of 100/1 or better, it’s a great feeling and well worth the wait. And those who stick with a top golf service (like those listed below) for the long haul can boast of very substantial profits accumulated over time.  

 

Top 10 Golf Tipsters

Anyway, without further ado here is our list of the top ten golf tipsters we have found through our extensive research and testing.

This list is from ten to one, with the best saved for last.

We hope you enjoy the list, but please let us know if we have missed anyone from this list who you think should be on there!

 

10. Golf Betting System

Golf Betting System is run by Steve Bamford and Paul Williams and offers weekly golf betting tips for the PGA and European Tours, including in the major championships and big events. They focus solely on golf betting, and all of their advice and information is free on the website. The weekly previews are very in-depth with a whole host of info including quotes from players, course stats, tournament info and of course the tips themselves which are accompanied by detailed write-ups.

They are active on social media and have built up a decent following and provide podcasts and videos with their picks which is a nice additional bonus. The Golf Betting System team have built up a respected reputation in the game which is well deserved. 

 

9. Steve Palmer

The Racing Post’s other golf correspondent is Steve Palmer, who regularly provides columns to accompany those of Jeremy Chapman, often covering the smaller tournaments or specialist events.

Palmer is perhaps best known for his book Born to Punt: Steve Palmer’s Betting Year, which is a highly entertaining look at the ups and downs of a regular punter trying to win big. One of the features of the book is Palmer’s attempts to hit the jackpot from his golf betting by putting on outrageous doubles of winners on the PGA and European tours each week at odds normally in the thousands to 1.

The goal behind this is that if he can win one of these (and at least £30,000 in the process) then he can quit his day job at the Racing Post and become a full-time professional punter. In his enigmatic style, Palmer refers to this as the “face-spitter” – a win so large you could quit your job and spit in your boss’s face in the process. Well, that might be taking it a bit far but then some people really don’t like their bosses…

Anyway, the book was published in 2011 and as yet we don’t think Steve has landed one of these big winners, but of course it only takes one – as any lottery winner will tell you…

Again sadly the Racing Post don’t publish the records of their tipsters, so we are unable to give an idea of how successful Palmer is over the long term. The only proofing we can find showed he made over 100 points profit over a six month period in 2012, but nothing more than that.

Overall our best guess from his own comments and those that follow the column is that Palmer more or less breaks even or makes a small profit, so not too bad but at the moment not worthy of higher consideration in our list of golf tipsters just yet.

 

8. Edwards Tips

Formerly a professional snooker players, Craig Edwards has forged a very successful subsequent career as a tipster. His Edwards Tips service actually covers both golf and snooker, but the lion’s share of the profits come from his golf selections. 

Since starting out in 2018, Craig has amassed a very impressive 617 points profit on his golf tips, which is comprised of 254 points for his place betting tips (e.g. Top 20, Top 10) and 363 points profit for his outright picks.  

The place picks have been achieved with a more-than-respectable return on investment (ROI) of 26% whilst the outright picks have come at a whopping 49% ROI.

Some his stand-out winners include:

• Richard McEvoy at the European Masters @ 150/1
• Tom Lewis at the Portugal Masters @ 66/1
• Bubba Watson at the Travellers Championship @ 50/1
• Mito Pereira at the Bogota Championship @ 125/1
• Kevin Na at the Colonial @ 66/1
• Christian Bezuidenhout at the Andalucia Masters @ 100/1

Some big prices there as you can see. With an eye for value and quick to move in the markets, you can tell that Craig takes his profession seriously and puts in a lot of research.

There are quite a lot of tips to follow so you need to be aware of that, but if it’s a little much you could always just opt to follow either his outright tips or place tips.

Either way though Edwards Tips is a top quality service with excellent long-term results.

 

7. Betting Bias

Betting Bias is a website run by a team of professional gamblers who tip across a number of sports including horse racing, football, cricket and tennis.

However, their greatest achievements have come from tipping on golf, with some massively priced winners over the years. They tip not only in the main PGA and European Tours, but have had some of their greatest success on the Korn Ferry Tour (which is the satellite tour for the PGA Tour).

Some of their top winners over the years have included:

• – Smylie Kaufman at 250/1 to win the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open 
• – Kevin Stadler at 125/1 to win the Phoenix Open 
• – Pablo Larrazabal  at 125/1 to win the Abu Dhabi Championship 
• – Brian Harman at 100/1 to win the John Deere Classic 
• – Patrick Reed at 80/1 to win the Wyndham Championship 
• – Keegan Bradley at 150/1 to win the USPGA 

A good deal of their success has been in following up-and-coming players who are “under the radar” so to speak and not yet household names – or even known to most regular golf punters.

There is clearly great value to be found in identifying such players before the vast majority of other gamblers do – and Betting Bias have shown a real knack for that.

With the tips provided completely free, it really is a “no-brainer” to follow their golf tips. The only thing we would caution is to have patience, as when tipping at odds regularly over 100/1, there can be long spells without a winner.

But when one does come, it is a tremendous feeling and well worth the wait. In between times they will often land decent-priced each-way bets as well, which keeps things ticking over nicely.

With a record that is highly commendable over the last seven years, Betting Bias clearly deserves a place on our list of the top golf tipsters.

 

6. Golfbetsgold

A service with an established track-record and a dedicated following is GolfBetsGold. They provide both pre-tournament and in-play selections on the PGA and European Tours.

We ran a full review of the service and it made a commendable 93 points profit after a nine month trial.

They managed a number of impressive winners during our trial, including:-

• Billy Horschel at the BMW PGA Championship @ 28/1 – WON
• Nacho Elvira at the Cazoo Open @ 22/1 – WON
• Garrick Higgo at the Palmetto Championship @ 16/1 – WON (in-play)
• Sam Horsfield first round leader at the Scandinavian Mixed @ 28/1 – WON (dead heat)
• John Catlin at the Austrian Open @ 45/1 – WON
• Rory McIlroy at the Wells Fargo @ 20/1 – WON
• Jon Rahm at the US Open @ 10/1 – WON

Members of the service have averaged 100 points profit per year for four years, which is a strong level of consistency to have achieved.

It’s quite a simple service to follow with just a few selections per week so there is minimal work involved. There are normally detailed write-ups with the tips so you can see the logic behind them and certainly based on what we have seen their logic seems very sound.

All in all then Golfbetsgold is a golf tipster well worth checking out. 

 

5. Golf Forecast

Next up on our list is Golf Forecast, which is a little different from most other golf services. That is because it would not strictly be classed as a “tipster” in the typical sense, as it produces its selections via an algorithm rather than a tipster reading the form. The algorithm is based on the Shotlink data that compiles a huge array of stats on each player and the strengths and weaknesses of their game.

When the algorithm identifies instances where the odds on a player are higher than they should be, that player is then selected as a bet.  The algorithm also apparently uses machine learning to update itself and improve in light of new data, which should allow it to maintain its edge over the market in the long term. 

Golf Forecast’s record certainly stands up to scrutiny with close to 1,000 points profit made since starting up in 2017. The return on investment is an exceptional 42%, which is the highest of any golf service we have come across. The average monthly profit so far has been around £480 per month, which is quite a nice bit of extra income!  

Some of their most notable winners include:-

• – Ian Poulter at the Houston Open – WON at 100/1
• – Bryson DeChambeau at the Northern Trust – WON at 90/1
• – Matt Kuchar at the Sony Open – WON at 40/1
• – Patrick Reed at the Masters – WON at 55/1
• – Lanto Griffin at the Houston Open – WON at 60/1

As you can see some very nice winners there. We have run two trials of the service and it has performed well in both, proving itself under the spotlight. 

We had no hesitation in awarding Golf Forecast a PASSED rating in our review and we have no hesitation awarding it a place high on this list. 

 

4. Sporting Life Golf (Ben Coley)

The Sporting Life’s principal golf tipster is a chap called Ben Coley and he has established a formidable reputation with a string of impressive winners in recent years.

His form in 2020 has been red hot with winners including Marc Warren at the Austrian Open at 150/1, Sami Valimaki at 250/1 in the Oman Open and Cameron Smith at 50/1 in the Sony Open. Although Ben’s record in 2019 wasn’t quite so good, he made a profit in each of the previous three years, which is very good going. 

Some of his big winners over the years include:

• – Russell Henley for the Honda Classic in 2014 at 300/1
• – Richie Ramsay for the Omega European Masters in 2012 at 100/1
• – Brett Rumford for the Ballantines Championship in 2013 at 80/1
• – Billy Horschel for the BMW Championship in 2014 at 70/1
• – Kyle Stanley for the Waste Management Phoenix Open in 2012 at 66/1
• – Hunter Mahan for the Barclays in 2014 at 50/1

Before joining the Sporting Life’s tipping team, Ben had previously provided betting tips on Sports Live Radio and even worked for one of the UK’s largest bookies. He apparently spends many hours studying the golf form to come up with selections and it has certainly worked well for him over the years.

With Ben’s tips provided for free and with a record like he has established, you really can’t go wrong following his golf selections. Highly recommended.

 

3. Bookie Insiders Golf Tips

Next on our list is another tipster who has compiled a very impressive record since launching and that is Bookie Insiders Golf Tips. Based on a sophisticated algorithm that exploits errors in the bookies’ pricing model, this service has quickly established itself as one of the best in the business.

Originally just focused on the top 20 market, Bookie Insiders Golf amassed some very impressive results on that market with over 350 points profit made since starting tipping in 2019. That has been compiled at an excellent return on investment (ROI) of over 23%.

The service has also moved more recently into tipping in the outright markets to give members a wider choice, particularly those who may have been restricted by the bookies on the top 20 market which is quite niche. They provide selections at both bookies’ odds and Betfair exchange odds in the outright markets. Their results for the Betfair exchange model are very impressive with over 800 points profit made in 2020 and more profits following in 2021.

Winners have included:

• – Andrew Landry at the American Express – WON @ 460
• – Hudson Swafford at the Corales Puntacanes – WON @ 260
• – Stewart Cink at the Safeway Open – WON @ 230
• – Nick Taylor at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am – WON @ 180

Expanding even further, the service will now be providing selections in Korn Ferry Tour and Ladies tour events, as well as in the top 10 markets so there is a huge amount on offer with this service. Members can of course choose to follow all of the tips or just focus on certain tours and markets.  

During our review of Bookie Insiders Golf they performed commendably, racking up over 150 points profit on the top 20 bets and over 50 points profit on the Betfair outright bets.

Bookie Insiders Golf Tips is a top quality service and has proved it deserves a place high on the list of the best golf tipsters out there.

 

2. The Golf Insider

Coming in at the number two spot on our list is a tipster who has amassed a seriously impressive record of success, landing some fantastic winners at huge prices and maintaining an excellent return on investment for over six years. That tipster is the Golf Insider.

Since starting tipping in 2014 they have made over 2,000 points profit, which is unrivalled in the world of golf tipping. That equates to over £20,000 profit at £10 per point stakes, a very tidy sum indeed. Those profits have been compiled with a return on investment of 30%, which is also one of the best records in the business. We undertook a live trial of the service during which it performed very well, landing winners at 150/1 and 50/1. 

Some of the Golf Insider’s most notable successes include:-

• – Marc Warren – WON at 150/1
• – Chris Kirk – WON at 125/1
• – Rasmus Hojgaard – WON at 200/1
• – Andrew Dodt – WON at 150/1
• – Corey Conners – WON at 175/1
• – Cameron Champ – WON at 150/1
• – Hennie Otto – WON at 80/1
• – Thomas Pieters – WON at 66/1
• – Martin Kaymer – WON at 70/1

So some very impressive winners there indeed. One of the secrets of the Golf Insider’s success has been utilising a computer model and value ratings that take account of statistics like strokes gained off the tee, greens in regulation, putting statistics and so on to identify players who are likely to go well on a given course but are undervalued by the bookies. 

That approach has clearly yielded massive dividends not just on a one-off basis but for over six years now. As we often say, the proof of a tipster’s skill is their longevity and this tipster has certainly stood the test of time. 

With a record like this over such a long period it is no surprise then that the Golf Insider comes right towards the top of our list. 

 

1. PGA Profit

Claiming the number position in our rankings as best golf tipster is a service that has a superb record of consistency over more than four years of tipping – and that is PGA Profit.

The tips are provided by a maths expert who has built a special algorithm that uses all of the stats available these days like strokes gained tee-to-green, driving accuracy etc to compile a list of potential picks. It then builds up a profile of the course and what type of player it will suit. Putting the two parts together then provides a model of which players represent value for the tournament in question.

Adding to that information about players such as their current personal circumstances and you have a powerful strategy with which to attack the golf markets.

All of that means nothing though unless you can produce results. Thankfully PGA Profit has done exactly that, with an annual record since they started that reads as follows:-

• 2018: +274 points profit
• 2019: +286 points profit
• 2020: +208 points profit
• 2021: +500 points profit

Those are the kinds of returns most tipsters can only dream of and add up to a total profit of over 1200 points a return on investment of 34%.

Recent winners have included:

• Max Homa at the Genesis Invitational at 66/1
• Garrick Higgo at the Gran Canaria Open at 40/1
• Abraham Ancer at the WGC Fedex at 45/1
• Max Homa at the Fortinet Championship at 66/1

Over the years they have also had numerous 100/1+ winners including Zach Johnson at 125/1, Marc Leishman at 100/1 and Jason Kokrak at 100/1.

With big winners like those coupled with an exemplary record of consistency then, PGA Profit comes out on top in our list of the Best Golf Tipsters out there.

 

Conclusion

So there you have it – a list of our Top Ten Golf Tipsters. Some of them provide tips for free, others charge a fee but all of them have proved themselves over a lengthy period of time. 

With golf tipsters it is worth bearing in mind that the strike rates tend to be much lower than with most horse racing and football tipsters. That means you need a larger betting bank and a good deal more patience, as there will be some long losing streaks and drawdowns, no matter how strong the tipster is overall.

If you have the right mindset though and accept this from the outset, you can do very well following a top golf tipster like those we have listed above. Certainly it is a great feeling when they land one of their 100/1+ winners!

As ever, if you are going to follow a golf tipster then please gamble responsibly and only risk what you can afford to lose.

 

 

 

 

Many punters will talk about discipline when they are discussing betting and betting patterns, but just how important is it? The truth is that if you want to be a successful punter, you must have discipline, without it, you are going to struggle to move forward.

What you bet on forms most of the talk around discipline, but this covers sports and leagues, the markets you use and also the types of bet you place. You need to be an expert in the field you are betting on to be a success. Going from picking out Chelsea to win the Champions League to choosing the winners of NBA and NFL games on a regular basis is not something that very many people can do.

Discipline keeps you on the right track and prevents you from venturing into areas where you will make a loss. Get this right, and your chances of winning will improve. Without it, you have little to no chance at all.

The Betting Markets You Use

One of the most important aspects of being a disciplined punter is choosing the betting markets you are going to use and sticking with them.

Many bookmakers have enhanced their services in recent years, bringing in a wide range of new betting markets for customers to enjoy. This covers many sports and here at Space Casino there is a great focus on football and a wide range of markets to choose including match-winners, goals, player bets, half time bets and much more.

The choice on offer is excellent, and it will ensure you can select the right market for the bet you want, but the key thing in terms of discipline is to not use too many markets. Stick with ones that you know and have enjoyed success with before.

What Sports Should You Bet On?

Much of the same can be said for the sports you bet on. If you want to bet seriously, you have to be a big fan of a particular sport, and watch it, as well as keep up with the latest news. Otherwise, you are setting yourself up to fail.

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You need to ensure that the sports you are following and betting on have no clashes too. For example, if you are staying up to watch NHL games, such as the recent Colorado Avalanche win listed here on ESPN over the New York Rangers, then you are not going to be able to watch NBA basketball, which takes place at the same time.

Only bet on sports you know and watch on a regular basis, and make sure you don’t force clashes upon yourself that will cause viewing problems.

Choosing a Bet Type

The final aspect of discipline is the bet type you choose. Many people try and find additional selections to add to their bet, in a bid to boost the odds. This is not advisable, and you should never go looking for selections in order to make up the numbers on your bet.

The best bet type is one that suits the selections you have without finding more. This way, you are not stretching based on the odds. Instead you are sticking to selections you think will win, regardless of the odds on offer.

 

 

 

Betting on horses is one of the most popular sport outlets when it comes to gambling.

Believe it or not, it actually is not relatively difficult to pick up as a beginner, and that preparation and research that you commit to in the beginning is massively important when it comes to progressing fast and picking up what you need to know and when it comes to understanding all the different types of bets there are in horse racing. 

Within this short guide, you will become familiar with the foundation and principles of horse race betting.

Alternatively, if you are more into the casino gambling side, then make sure to head on over to take a look at the Casino Reviews that are available. That should definitely give you a head start in your casino betting, but also some sites do accommodate horse racing betting too, so you could hit two birds with one stone!

Straight Wagers

This form of betting is usually the first genre of betting within horse racing, that punters feel most comfortable in attacking. They come in the form of Win bets, Place bets and finally Show bets.

These bets are available for all types of horse racing, so you could comfortably try these out, the next time big races like The Royal Ascot, Kentucky Derby and Melbourne Cup!

Win Betting 

Win betting is of course in the name, meaning you will need the selection you place a bet on to actually win. There is no leeway for this bet to secure you a return. It either has to be right, or you go home with nothing unfortunately. So, this is ultimately the most difficult bet of all three straight wagers.

Winning odds are primarily determined by the form of the horse in question.  On average most people receive a return on this form of betting on every three races. It is often the most exciting betting experience out of all three, and therefore the most popular choice for beginners!

Place Betting 

Place betting is the betting type that will require you to select which horse will come in the places. The terminology is a little different between the US and UK.

In the US, place betting typically means your horse needs to finish in the top two for you to receive a return on your bet.

In the UK however, how many places are offered depends on how many horses are in the race and the type of race. As a rule of thumb though, it is normally two places if there are 5-7 runners, three places for 8-15 runners and four places for 16+ runners.

Place betting is easier to get a return from in comparison to a win bet. However, the payoff of this bet is lower for that very reason – for example a quarter or a fifth of the win odds. Therefore, when going into making this bet you will have to pay more to win less, but have a higher chance of achieving a return.

A variation on place betting is each-way betting. This is where you are placing half your stake on a horse to win and half on it to finish in the places.

Show Betting 

Show betting is more common in the US than the UK.

A Show Bet means you will need to make sure the horse that you selected finishes in first, second or third place.

Again, just like place betting, because it’s considered an easier option to pick, you will be paid less if you manage to make a winning bet from this scenario – again normally a quarter or a fifth of the win odds.

Exotic Betting 

Last but not least, we have the exotic bets. These are far more difficult than straight wagers, that is for sure.

Newcomers to this form of betting will often struggle in getting to grasp the foundations of this, therefore it is not recommended that beginners jump on these right away, before they have adjusted to the principles of straight wagers. You would be running before you can walk essentially.

The easiest of all exotic bets in horse racing is the Exacta bet. This is where you will need to select the first two horses to finish across the line (and in the correct order).

Another alternative exotic bet you could try is the Quinella betting, where you pick the first two horses to finish and it can be in either order.

You could up this then by selecting Double exotic betting, where you will need to predict the right horses for two consecutive races, but definitely build up your try of these exotic bets within the order mentioned above.

 

 

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