McIlroy Is Not The Only Bet On The 2021 PGA Championship

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You can bet on the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island going anywhere save to plan. Pete Dye designed the course specifically to confound the professionals. Expect it to do so. That means whilst everyone lauds the short odds on Rory McIlroy, at online sportsbook sites in the US like Bovada, he may find it hard going. Sure, he might repeat his 2012 victory, but we have seen precious few predictable results so far this year. Fortunately, there are other betting options.

“I want to punish these pros if they don’t hit the proper shots.” Said Pete Dye when he unveiled the Kiawah Island course. Mission accomplished. The course forces players to shape the ball a lot more, some players finding that easier than others. However, that requirement for precision may mean a bet on Rory McIlroy isn’t as wise as it at first appears. You need to hit each and every fairway to stand a chance. Rory has, alas, had a few issues on that score, even whilst winning.  

Yes, he won in Charlotte, that’s true, but it wasn’t a clean victory. He only managed 19 out of 56 fairways on the way to that win. That’s not good news. Wayward drives at Kiawah Island could put McIlroy right out of contention. But if you’re not going to back the Irishman, just who should you back at online betting sites in the US like Bovada? Who else is a good bet on the 2021 PGA Championship? Well, perhaps surprisingly, you’re replete with interesting alternatives this year. 

Matsuyama A Great Each-Way Wager At Kiawah Island

Jon Rahm is the obvious choice for those seeking an alternative bet on the 2021 PGA Championship. He’s likely to enjoy the faster conditions recent weather gave the course ahead of the tournament. That said he’s not the only player with similar skills and chances. Online bookies in the US give a bet on John Rahm around 14/1, but they give the same to both Spieth and Thomas. Of course, Justin Thomas imploded at the Masters, and Jordan Spieth isn’t on form.

Bet On The 2021 PGA Championship

• Brooks Koepka – 45/1
• Patrick Cantlay – 45/1
• Cameron Smith – 45/1
• Hideki Matsuyama – 40/1
• Patrick Reed – 35/1
• Collin Morikawa – 30/1
• Vicktor Hovland – 22/1
• Xander Schauffele – 22/1
• Dustin Johnson – 18/1
• Bryson Dechambeau – 16/1
• Jordan Spieth – 14/1
• Justin Thomas – 14/1
• Jon Rahm – 14/1
• Rory McIlroy – 11/1
• See more at Bovada…

Naturally both will rise to the occasion, and both are armed with just the right skills to win. More so than big hitter Bryson Dechambeau who will find it tricky to power through this course playing that fast. That’s why he gets just 18/1 just a fraction behind the price of a bet on Jordan Spieth or those odds on Justin Thomas. Still, for those taking advantage of US gambling laws at Bovada and the like, to bet on the 2021 PGA Championship, there are other wagers to tempt you.

Find Your Bet On The 2021 PGA Championship At Bovada

He won the Masters, so who is to say you shouldn’t bet on Hideki Matsuyama to do it again? Getting 40/1 to win he’s a superb bet on the 2021 PGA Championship. No one saw his win at Augusta coming, so perhaps he’ll surprise everyone again. Likewise, Brooks Koepka languishes down at 45/1 but has shown sparks of good form recently. With spectators cheering him on, a bet on Brooks Koepka could be interesting, especially each-way. Unlike a bet on Dustin Johnson.

2021 PGA Championship

• Date – 20th  To 23rd May
• Location – South Carolina
• Club – Kiawah Island
• Course – Ocean Course
• Par – 72
• Length – 7,176m
• Players – 156
• Purse – $11,000,000
• Winner’s Prize – $1.98m 

Yes, he may well be the world No.1, but he’s carrying a knee injury that really isn’t going to help his play. That’s why he gets 18/1 at Bovada right now. He’s just not likely to play with enough precision to win. Still, you never know. That’s why a bet on the 2021 PGA Championship is such a fun bet on sports in the US, it’s guaranteed not to go as anyone expects. We’ll just have to wait and see who handles the pressure, and who thrives upon it walking up that final fairway on Sunday.

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We take a look at why Rory McIlroy doesn’t necessarily have to be your bet on the 2021 PGA Championship.