Only their performance relative to the other two named players in that specific round matters.
Six Shooter bets follow the same principle with a group of six. Because six competitors are involved, odds are more dispersed and longer-priced options appear. A player at 8.00 in a Six Shooter has an implied probability of about 12.5%, but the bookmaker's margin means the true probability is somewhat lower. These bets tend to offer the widest range of odds among round-level golf markets, making them popular with bettors who enjoy higher-risk, higher-reward propositions.
Golf futures betting allows wagers on outcomes months in advance. The four men's major championships, the Masters, U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship, attract the highest futures volumes. Bettors can also wager on season-long outcomes: FedEx Cup winner, Race to Dubai winner, or Rookie of the Year. Additional pre-tournament markets include Top Golfer by Nationality, Winning Margin, and Final Forecast/Dual Forecast (picking the first and second finishers in exact or any order).
Futures carry wider margins than in-tournament markets because the uncertainty is higher and the bookmaker must price in a larger number of possible outcomes over a longer time horizon.