What Is Albatross Betting?

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November 20, 2021

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My foray into the world of sports betting was as a punter, primarily following the ups and downs (well, mostly downs…) of my local team as they battled against the ever-present threat of relegation. Over time, I began to become more and more interested in the ins and outs of various strategies and became adept at spotting a good operator.

My day job was, at the time, writing and editing for a local newspaper, so turning my professional skills to my interest in sports betting followed naturally. I started writing about sports betting as a hobby initially with my own blog, analysing odds and providing betting tips where I thought I could find value. Eventually, I was headhunted to write the same content for a betting firm, which resulted in me leaving my local paper job behind and turning my professional interests solely to sports betting writing by 2017. Since then, I have been proud of the body of work I have been able to produce.

Using my interest in all aspects of the sports and gambling world to guide me, I now write for Betting.net, compiling operator reviews, bonus reviews, and sharing the tips and tricks across our various sports betting guides. When I’m not at my keyboard, I am an avid rock climber, with an ultimate goal of eventually ascending the Seven Peaks — if I can fit it in between penning the latest bookmaker review, that is!

An albatross (sometimes known as a double eagle) is the name given to a score in golf which is three under par for the hole in question. In the majority of cases, this is achieved when a player reaches a par 5 hole in just two shots, although it could also refer to a player scoring a hole in one on a par 4 hole. Theoretically possible but actually extremely rare is also the occurrence of a player reaching a par 6 hole in 3 shots. Our golf betting strategy guide is designed to teach you more about golf and how to bet it successfully.

How is Albatross Betting Used in Sports Betting?

The fact that an albatross is a very rare score for even a top golfer to achieve means it would take an extremely brave – or reckless – bettor to place a bet on one being scored during the course of a round or championship. According to the official statistics, between 1935 and the present day only 18 male players have scored an albatross in a major championship, and 4 women. Aside from that, they have been scored a handful of times in the World Golf Championship, the Players Championship and the BMW PGA Championship.

Anyone determined to place a bet on the likelihood of an albatross being scored by an individual player would be advised to pay particular attention to the courses on which a particular championship are being played, the presence of par 5 holes which traditionally encourage lower scoring, and the form and fitness of the player themselves. It may be possible to find an online bookmaker willing to take bets on a spread of the number of albatross scores likely across a given number of championships, such as the 4 major championships – The Masters, The US Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship – in which case the safest choice would doubtless be to choose a lower rather than higher number.

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What Is Albatross Betting?

How is Albatross Betting Used in Sports Betting?

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