In the latest SBC Podcast I am joined by SBC’s Josh as the Betting Clever podcast returns to tackle a whole host of important topics in the betting world.
Smart-Bash was hosted at Stamford Bridge a few weeks ago so we start with that – what was it like? What did we get from it? What could be improved? Who should have been there?
The Gambling Commission are on the agenda (again!) and their new survey methodology doesn’t look like it will be good news for punters – we explain why.
In addition, we touch on golf betting, Twitter/X, The Racing Blogger’s Betslips and some SBC services that are suitable for every bettor – especially those looking for options away from ‘soft bookmakers’
You can listen to Episode 76 now via Apple / Spotify / YouTube and all other major podcast directories (search Smart Betting Club)
With 4 winning bets and 7 profitable place bets in 2024 so far, it’s been a superb first 6 months of the year for followers of the PGA Profit service – the tipster that provides PGA tour bets and with a great long-term record.
Here is what has happened so far this year…
2024: A Success Story
Confident 5-point win only bets on Billy Horschel in the Corales Puntacana Championship and Bryson DeChambeau last week in the US Open (both at 20/1) have been supplemented by Matt, the expert behind PGA Profit, finding value at a wide range of price points in these liquid golf markets in 2024.
Other positive returns this year include:
A 2-point each-way bet on Adam Hadwin at 60/1 (placed)
A 2-point each-way bet on Billy Horschel at 55/1 (placed)
A 2-point each-way bet on J.T. Poston at 66/1 (placed)
A 2-point each-way bet on Sepp Straka at 70/1 (placed)
A 2-point each-way bet on Garrick Higgo & Ryan Fox at 66/1 (placed)
A 2-point each-way bet on Chris Gotterup at 66/1 (won)
A 1.5-point each-way bet on Robert MacIntyre at 80/1 (won)
A 2-point each-way bet on Sepp Straka at 66/1 (placed)
A 2-point each-way bet on Sepp Straka at 45/1 (placed)
As you can see from this full bet-by-bet record, PGA Profit focuses on the ‘sweet spot’ of golfers that are priced between 20/1 and 100/1 for the majority of his bets, with a few longer-priced outsiders supplementing each tournament portfolio.
Having such an intimate knowledge of the players and courses means that he knows when to pull the trigger!
The Record
These positive results in 2024 are a return to ‘normality’ for PGA Profit after a difficult 2023. Variance is something that impacts any golf tipster due to the average odds and relative low number of selections in any given calendar year, but as Matt puts forward selections solely in the PGA markets, he is more vulnerable to this than most as he has one tournament at most each week!
Here, we can see the service’s long-term performance, with 6 out of 7 full years being profitable and nearly 1,400 points of profit being delivered at an ROI of 23.47%:
Exchanges
Another string to this service’s bow is its performance on exchanges.
Liquidity for the PGA markets is more robust than the DPWT and LIV Tours and this has benefits for those who struggle to get on with bookmakers.
A section of PGA Profit’s SBC Page discusses this at length and we have carried out extensive research in the past that analyses the difference in results when taking bets on the exchanges rather than with bookmakers.
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All subscription options can be accessed by clicking here and choosing your desired package.
As ever, if you have any questions, please get in touch!
Congratulations to those of you who signed up to Golf Betting Clubafter reading our blog post last week!
A service that is really firing this year, Akshay Bhatia delivered their latest winner as he won in the Valero Texas Open after being advised as a headline tip at 60/1 earlier in the week:
Bhatia looked like cruising home until an unbelievable final round by Denny McCarthy forced a playoff, which Bhatia took after his rival inexplicably found the water on the first playoff hole.
This success takes the service’s overall profit for 2024 to over 125 points and with ‘GBC’ tipping into mature markets, across all three tours, in exotic markets and in-play, they really do provide the complete package as we can see here:
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With The Masters opening the Major season next week, now is the perfect time to join Neil and Duncan Campbell in their regular forays into the betting markets.
If you would like a sneak peak of their opinions about the action at Augusta, they have just released this free-to-read pieceon their website. Inside, you will find trends, course info, shortlist ‘prerequisites’, stats and weather analysis.
SBC Membership can save you between £25 and £50 on Golf Betting Club Memberships and if you would like to read about the service in more depth and the different subscription options, you can do so here.
As ever, if you have any questions, please get in touch!
Weekly Golf Valuehas long been a favourite of ours here at the SBC as the service performs year after year, with quite remarkable returns by every metric.
The ‘new kid on the block‘ grabbing a lot of attention is Golf Betting Club and after some remarkable winners fromboth services in recent weeks (and with the Major season upon us), we thought that we’d profile them side by side, with some comparisons to help you decide which one would suit you best:
The Newcomers: Golf Betting Club
The pretender to the crown, ‘GBC’ have had a brilliant 2024, with two stand out wins being joined by plenty of other returns and some bad beats!
Unfortunately for GBC, Kiradech Aphibarnrat (80/1) was in the latter group in the weekend just gone as he was beaten in a gruelling playoff but previous winners this year have demonstrated the service’s edge perfectly…
The first of those was Chris Kirk, a 40/1 winner recommended in-play. This facet of what Neil and Duncan Campbell offer is unique, with daily updates from each tournament providing a more comprehensive service than anything else in the market as value is highlighted right up until the last round of play.
Matteo Mannassero (200/1, with a ‘tracked price of 175/1) was the service’s ‘big recent win’ and the analysis from Neil & Duncan demonstrates how sharp their service is:
A fair price policy, realistic bets available with plenty of bookmakers and a later release time make GBC the perfect example of how to tip into golf markets. The in-play angle is a real ‘USP’, making this the perfect service for anyone who wants to watch tournaments unfold with regular betting investments.
The Established SBC Superstars: Weekly Golf Value
If GBC are the pretenders to the crown then Weekly Golf Value are the consistent and grizzled veteran who have proven themselves over and over again as their record demonstrates:
The aforementioned Kiradech Aphibarnrat may have cost GBC but his opponent in that playoff was Jesper Svensson who won for Weekly Golf Value (at 50/1).
He joins Rikuya Hoshino (45/1) and Darius Van Driel (55/1) as selections who have won in 2024 alongside 27 places, an area where the service finds consistent value using the Bookie Bashing Racing Tracker.
For those of you who would like to learn how that all works, this video provides an explanation, with Tom Brownlee joining a SBC ‘panel’ to discuss all things golf:
Which One Is Best For You?
The Masters, The PGA Championship, The U.S. Open and The Open Championship will be arriving thick and fast in the next few months, making this a good time to consider adding a golf service to your portfolio.
These two services have similarities – they both cover all of the tours, they both have excellent historical records and they both have practicality and value at the heart of everything they do.
The differences are where you can judge for yourself which one you would prefer.
A quick run through the tournaments each week? Low workload? Lots of bookmaker options? Weekly Golf Valueis probably the best call.
Ongoing action, exotic bets, a wider range of odds and commentary that can help you find your own bets? Golf Betting Clubmay suit you best.
If you would like more of a blend, with different strategies for finding value and a higher field coverage then these services also complement each other, making both an option!
If you are interested in signing up, please visit these services’ respective SBC pages!
In the latest SBC Podcast I was joined by some returning guests who I last hosted on SBC Podcast #25 over 2 years ago.
Duncan and Neil Campbell are the sibling duo whose expertise makes up Golf Betting Club, the fantastic tipping service that has been going strong since its inception in 2020.
2 years is a long time in the golf world so I had lots of new things to talk to the Campbells about! Tours, markets and media coverage are all quite different from our last chat in 2021 so we covered lots of new ground.
Tipping ‘etiquette’, exotic markets, finding value in play and odds availability were some of the other topics that we focussed on.
With ‘GBC’ and SBC sharing a philosophy when it comes to betting, we have ‘partnered up’ for 2024. We love the way that GBC do things, think their in-play angle is a really strong USP and are delighted to welcome them to our Premium Tipster Stable.
We talk a little about that in this chat, alongside everything touched on above and so much more.
You can listen to Episode 68 now via Apple / Spotify / Google / YouTube and all other major podcast directories (search Smart Betting Club)
An In=Depth Chat With Hardened Golf Punters
In this episode, Duncan, Neil and I discuss:
Duncan & Neil’s dynamic, how they balance betting & tipping with other work and managing time with such an all-consuming business
Watching tournaments to find value and keep abreast of player performance
Getting on, exchanges and the challenges of backing value once you have found it
Place terms, the timing of bets and balancing value with attainability for members
Tipsters betting on Mondays and how GBC’s approach is different with ‘Best’, ‘Tracked’ and ‘Minimum’ prices all provided for their subscribers
Betting in-play and why the Campbells often prefer it over pre-tournament action
Exotic markets, 3-balls and the edges available outside of the core markets
How player profiling can help with in-play betting, especially for those players consistently disrespected by the markets
Reflecting on performance, planned improvements and changes in the golf betting markets
LIV, The PGA Tour, The DPWT and how the politics of golf may well offer up betting opportunities
Statistics, popular metrics and how the Campbells have their own approaches to assessing players, especially when they play on different tours
Pre-event vs. in play & using the first round to gauge whether a player makes the shortlist
Variance, losing runs and dealing with this (as both tipsters and punters)
Where to find GBC and how to access their content (much of which is free!)
Predictions for 2024 and beyond
It is great to speak to tipsters who take so much care in how and when they release tips, with attainability at the forefront of their mind with every message they send out.
This chimes with our ethos at the SBC and with so much else on offer, I can recommend following Golf Betting Club on social media (@golfbettingclub) or visiting their website if you have an interest in the sport (and betting on it!).
You can also learn more about ‘GBC’ on their SBC page, with sign up options for SBC members (and non-members) available at the bottom of the page.
We couldn’t have chosen a better week to introduce our newest Premium Service: Golf Betting Club as they struck early in 2024 with a 40/1 winner from one of their in-play selections on Sunday!
The Sentry was a tricky tournament to open the year but one tipster service spotted something before the weekend started with an in-play write up and selection for the eventual winner, Chris Kirk:
The brothers who operate the service, Neil and Duncan Campbell, do things a bit differently, with ‘traditional’ pre-tournament bets accompanied by 3-ball selections and in-play value bets to make this a ‘4 day a week service’!
This means that instead of getting just one email or notification on a Tuesday or Wednesday with bets, you can expect several messages with value bets throughout any given tournament at the end of each day’s play.
This unique approach is complemented by other good practice and offerings that set ‘GBC’ apart, including:
Only betting into mature markets: there is no cherry picking of Monday afternoon prices here – bets are put forward when liquidity is available. Usually this is on a Wednesday, with occasional earlier bets.
Fair ‘Tracked Prices’ that are available with multiple firms; standouts can be taken if you have accounts, but they are not used for record keeping.
Minimum Value Prices; if you don’t have the accounts or have missed bets before price cuts there is no need to worry. Minimum guide prices are provided.
Detailed write-ups and mentions. Neil and Duncan may highlight value that you may want to access to increase your betting bank turnover. If you want more bets, they are there to be had!
To learn more about this process, we have detailed how selections are arrived at, the Campbells’ inspirations and much more on the GBC’s SBC page. In SBC Podcast #25 you can listen to the brothers discuss their service with myself and a more up to date chat will be released soon!
The Record
GBC have been in operation since 2020 and over 4 years they have posted the following headline figures:
3,471 bets have been advised
5,359.5 points have been staked
Profit stands at 1,142.7 points
ROI stands at 21.32%
The unique in-play element of the service drives a lot of this profit, with spots like Chris Kirk adding to consistent and steady wins in the 3 ball and exotic markets. Here is what the ‘in-play’ returns look like:
As with the process, GBC’s page has more granular detail about this record and a bet-by-bet results sheet is available for you to study if you so wish.
SBC Members Get Discounts!
Monthly, Bi-Annual and Annual subscriptions are available for Golf Betting Club and as with many other tipster services, Smart Betting Club Members can obtain discounts!
Prices for Golf Betting Club are very generous already, but on top of some excellent value, you could save up to £50 with SBC membership as you can see below:
Monthly subscription: £45 + VAT
6 Month subscription: £225 + VAT (usually £249; saving of £24 with SBC membership)
12 Month subscription: £399 + VAT (usually £449; saving of £50 with SBC membership)
To access any of these brilliant offers you will need SBC Membership. Alternatively, you can sign up without membership and pay a slightly higher price. Details of all prices, alongside subscription links can be found by clicking here.
We will be releasing a new podcast with Neil and Duncan in the coming days where you will be able to hear more about this excellent sibling duo and how they make their golf betting pay.
In the meantime, please get in touch if you have any questions! You can do that by replying here or by messaging us @SBCinfo on Twitter (or X!)
Golf has been our main focus over the festive and New Year period, with a detailed 28-page report release being accompanied by a special podcast, where Tom Brownlee from Bookie Bashing joined Rowan, Josh and I to discuss how we bet on golf using Weekly Golf Value and the Bookie Bashing Golf Tracker.
To follow up, we will each be posting all of our golf selections in the month of January (with a possible extension if this goes well!).
There will be no after timing here! Once tournaments have started on Thursday, we will reveal our selections on social media and in this blog post, with the odds we have taken for both win and each-way bets detailed for anyone who wants to see our strategies play out in real time.
It’s going to be less about bragging about winners (or sulking about losers!) and more about outlining how each of the 4 us take a slightly different approach to golf betting based on our preferences, time and of course bookmakers or exchanges available.
For all of this week’s bets, just scroll down!
Our Bets For The Dubai Desert Classic & The American Express
As discussed in our podcast, we all employ slightly different strategies using the tracker and the other facets of the Bookie Bashing service to arrive at our selections.
This week we have two tournaments with both the Farmers Insurance (PGA) and Ras Al Khaimah (DP World). Here is who we have each selected:
In the latest SBC Podcast I was joined by Tom Brownlee from Bookie Bashing and SBC’s very own Rowan and Josh to discuss everything golf betting for 2024
The great thing about assembling a ‘panel’ like this is that we all do things in our own way, we all have different levels of experience and we all have circumstances that dictate how we can bet.
This includes 2 strategies for betting each way (with bookmakers) and for the first time – betting to win (on exchanges mainly) and how each of us do this.
We covered the various options for different levels of bettor in our latest Special Report on Golf Betting and in this pod, we ‘add some meat to the bone’, with practical tips, insight and experiences that can help you.
You can listen to Episode 67 now via Apple / Spotify / Google / YouTube and all other major podcast directories (search Smart Betting Club)
An In-Depth Chat With Hardened Golf Punters
In this episode, Tom, Rowan, Josh and I discuss:
‘Cliff golfers’ – those who have cost us the most but who we dare not leave off our shortlists!
How we bet on golf, including shops, online soft bookmakers, exchanges and even Fantasy Golf
How the Bookie Bashing Golf Tracker works
Odds ranges, ‘sweet spots’ and which bands of odds can deliver massive profits from places
Timing, bookmaker profiling and when we bet to balance every consideration
Lesser known bookmakers and exploring firms not on the Oddschecker grid
Win only betting – why the tracker finds value (if it does!)
Quirks in the data between different tours
Drawdowns, tempering expectations and finding strategies that match individual risk appetites
You can learn more about the Bookie Bashing Golf Tracker by clicking here and the service we run together, where we share weekly tips using the powerful algorithm is profiled here.
As ever, if you have any questions, comments or feedback please get in touch via the normal channels!
Maybe it was a birdie? Maybe it was an eagle? It may well have even been an albatross!
Some type of flying creature has just dropped off our latest special report and to round off 2023, golf betting is on the agenda.
Best of all, it covers all angles from each way betting with ‘soft’ bookmakers through to a unique win betting strategy you can use on the betting exchanges.
Report: Covering all angles – Bookies & Exchanges
This 28 page special contains all of the usual data and analytics that we use to assess tipster services but our commentary here is a bit different as self-selection is an option here alongside ‘traditional’ tips.
Therefore, we investigate several different angles that can broadly be split into three categories, depending on how you want to bet:
1. Following a curated set of each-way golf selections for every PGA, DPWT & LIV tournament, with around 8 players per tournament accompanied by advised prices, place terms, bookmaker options and stakes
2. Choosing your own list of players, the ways that you can ‘narrow down the field’ and some pointers for getting the very best value when building your each-way portfolio.
3. Win only betting for those of you who want to utilise the exchanges to get the very best value without the need for bookmaker accounts. IDEAL if closed or limited by ‘soft’ bookmakers
Our Personal Experiences
As numbers 2 & 3 above are a little harder to track, we have incorporated our very own experiences and betting records into this report to help build up a picture of how the team at SBC make our profits betting on golf.
Rowan (of Bet Diary fame) wrote the report, adding in his preferences for using this service throughout, Pete’s win only strategy is covered in depth and Josh also adds some notes as he has started to incorporate some of these strategies into his betting too.
Sign up to read: 2024 will be better than ever!
To read this report (and all of our other detailed publications) you will need a SBC Membership.
Our membership plans and pricing can be viewed here and if you are unsure about whether SBC is for you, please remember that we offer a cast-iron money back guarantee so you can try us out with no long-term commitment!
In the latest Smart Betting Club Podcast Episode, I was joined by former professional snooker player turned successful tipster and punter, Craig Edwards.
Craig has used his snooker expertise to beat the bookmakers for decades whilst also developing a profitable golf strategy along the way.
Being a former professional sportsman, he looks at markets slightly differently and in our chat he shares some insights that can improve any punter’s betting!
You can listen to Episode 50 now via Apple / Spotify / Google / YouTube and all other major podcast directories (search Smart Betting Club)
We talk about:
Craig’s snooker career and his near miss against one of the all-time greats!
His introduction to betting, early edges and meeting shrewd punters
How a player’s frame of mind is a key component in Craig’s selection process
Betting psychology, tipping & focussing on the long-term
Bookmaker skulduggery!
Bet timing and how the exchanges can provide excellent value
Balancing value betting with keeping bookmaker accounts open
Why taking a break is vital & Craig’s plans for the future
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Craig’s service, Edwards’ tips was the subject of a detailed review in Issue #133 of the SBC Magazine. It’s 4 year recordof profitability in both snooker ANDgolf has resulted in the service being elevated into the SBC Hall of Fame.
Subscribe for full access to read this review and all of our tipster reports and betting guides plus details on how you can save 20% on membership to Craig’s service (just another benefit of SBC membership!)
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