TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$133,388,117
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,436,095,462
405,232
Markets across
30,526
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,693
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: May 28, 5:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks whether Austin Smotherman will win the first-round 3-ball matchup against Takumi Kanaya and Matthieu Pavon at the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge. On Kalshi, Smotherman holds a 40.0% probability of winning the matchup, while Pavon is at 33.0%. The market resolves based on official tournament scoring from the Charles Schwab Challenge. Watch for the first-round results on May 28, 2026, when the three golfers' scores will determine the 3-ball winner.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect real-time consensus from thousands of independent traders, often differing from traditional sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks set odds to balance liability and extract margin, while prediction markets aggregate distributed information from participants with direct financial incentive to forecast accurately. For the 1st Round 3-Ball event, comparing Kalshi implied probabilities to major sportsbook offerings can reveal where public perception diverges from professional oddsmakers. Prediction markets typically adjust faster to breaking news and participant conviction, making them a complementary data source for serious bettors and analysts.
The 1st Round 3-Ball: Kanaya/Smotherman/Pavon market is scheduled to resolve on May 28, 2026. Resolution is determined by the official result of the matchup, with the winning competitor's contract settling at full value and all other outcomes expiring worthless. The market will close to new trading shortly before the event begins, and settlement occurs once the official outcome is confirmed and verified. Participants should monitor the event details and any official announcements to ensure they understand the exact resolution criteria and timing.
Several factors could shift odds for this 1st Round 3-Ball matchup before May 28, 2026. Changes in player form, recent tournament results, or public statements about confidence and preparation typically move markets. Weather or course conditions announced closer to the event may favor certain competitors. Injury reports or last-minute lineup adjustments could trigger sharp repricing. Media coverage, expert commentary, and social sentiment also influence trader conviction. Early round performance by related competitors in the same tournament may provide information about course difficulty or conditions. Traders actively monitor these signals and adjust positions accordingly, creating price movement that reflects evolving consensus.