This week’s Northern Trust tournament offers golf bettors a substantial odds boost, thanks to FanDuel’s new partnership with PGA legend Jordan Spieth.
The deal was announced by officials on Wednesday.
In recent years, numerous professional sports teams and leagues in the US have formed partnerships with US sportsbooks. However, this particular collaboration stands out as it involves an individual athlete who has achieved the remarkable feat of winning three major championships.
Jordan Spieth odds boost for Northern Trust
In an exclusive partnership with FanDuel Group, Jordan Spieth will collaborate with the top US sportsbook.
- The partner he exclusively collaborates with in sports betting
- The daily fantasy provider he uses is exclusive to him.
Spieth has been chosen as the ambassador for FanDuel’s PGA Tour and various golf ventures, while also appearing in nationwide TV advertisements. In addition to this, the 28-year-old golfer from Texas will collaborate with FanDuel on social media campaigns, responsible gaming initiatives, and support the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation.
Naturally, there will be sports betting connections as well. Let’s consider the Northern Trust as an example. The four-day competition commences on Thursday at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ.
Aside from Jon Rahm (+900), Spieth has the second-best chances of winning the tournament, with odds of +1800 as of Wednesday according to FanDuel.
On the other hand, there exists a more favorable opportunity to place a bet on Jordan Spieth with highly advantageous odds. Let me introduce you to this particular wager:
Jordan Spieth is expected to achieve a score of par or better (71 or better) in the first round of the Northern Trust tournament on August 19th.
FanDuel has revised the odds from an initial -200 to now offer even-money +100 odds (with a maximum bet of $50).
In addition, there are various alternative ways to place bets on Spieth (or other golfers). These options encompass a range of possibilities, along with their respective odds:
- First-round leader: +2900
- The options for betting are as follows: <br>- Top 5 with odds of +360<br>- Top 10 with odds of +175<br>- Top 20 with odds of -135<br>- Top 30 with odds of -210<br>- Top 40 with odds of -310
- Spieth is listed as the underdog with odds of +128, while Rahm is favored with odds of -164 in a head-to-head matchup.
- You have the option to place group bets on the following golfers: <br>- Jordan Spieth, with odds of +260 <br>- Jon Rahm, with odds of +165 <br>- Dustin Johnson, with odds of +310 <br>- Xander Schauffele, with odds of +340
- Top US finisher: +1000
- Make cut: -650
- Miss cut: +350
Spieth on sports betting
With the widespread legalization of sports betting in the US, what was once a controversial subject has now become a commonplace occurrence in our daily lives.
Jordan Spieth comprehends the allure. He expressed:
With the rapid growth of legal sports betting in the US, I am extremely enthusiastic about the developments in this field and the possibilities it presents in attracting new fans to golf. The PGA Tour and other entities in the golf industry have wholeheartedly embraced legalized sports gaming, and I am eager to collaborate with FanDuel to discover innovative methods of engaging the rapidly expanding fanbase.
Spieth’s exceptional reputation outside of golf makes him an ideal ambassador for FanDuel. FanDuel Group Chief Marketing Officer, Mike Raffensperger, describes him as a universally respected golfer and the perfect choice as their first official golf partner and representative at FanDuel.
Naturally, Spieth has enjoyed numerous victories on the golf course, providing ample justification for considering the Northern Trust Round 1 odds boost.
- 12 PGA Tour wins
- There have been a total of 64 top 10 finishes in the PGA Tour.
- $41.2 million lifetime winnings
- FedEx Cup Champion: 2015
- The 2015 PGA and PGA Tour Player of the Year.
- US Open winner: 2015
- The victor of The Open Championship in the year 2017.
- Masters Tournament champion: 2015
- In 2013, the recipient of the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award was…
- Vardon Trophy: 2015, 2017
- The Byron Nelson Award was won in 2015 and again in 2017.
At present, Spieth holds the second position in the 2021 FedExCup standings, while also ranking twelfth in scoring average (69.832) on the PGA Tour.
Related Articles
