TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$129,159,707
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,442,132,418
404,744
Markets across
30,489
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,691
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 11, 3:29 PM EST
Kalshi
The Amgen Irish Open is a prestigious golf tournament featuring top international players competing over multiple rounds. This specific market focuses on identifying which golfer will hold the lead after the second round, reflecting early tournament momentum and performance.
Each market resolves based on whether the specified golfer is the sole leader at the end of Round 2 of the 2026 Amgen Irish Open. If multiple participants share the leading position, "Yes" positions receive a payout of $1 divided by the number of tied leaders (rounded down to the nearest cent), while "No" positions receive the remainder of the total pool after subtracting the "Yes" payouts. The event operates independently of PGA affiliations, with all trademarks and branding belonging to their respective owners.
Typically, prediction market odds offer a different perspective than those found at sportsbooks. Sportsbooks often incorporate a 'vig' or commission into their odds, representing their profit margin. This market, however, is driven purely by supply and demand – traders buying and selling contracts based on their own assessments of each golfer’s chances. Therefore, discrepancies can arise, potentially offering value to informed traders who identify mispricings relative to their own analysis or compared to the consensus from polls and analysts.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous double auction. Traders submit bids (the price they're willing to buy a 'yes' contract) and asks (the price they're willing to sell a 'yes' contract) for each potential leader. When a bid and ask match, a trade occurs. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price reflects the collective belief of all traders regarding the probability of that golfer leading after Round 2. As new information emerges, the prices will adjust, providing a dynamic assessment of each player’s prospects.
This market resolves around Sep 27, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official leaderboard after the second round of the Amgen Irish Open is verifiable from credible public reporting. The golfer at the top of the leaderboard at that time will be considered the market’s winning outcome. The resolution will be based on the official tournament results, ensuring accuracy and transparency in determining the outcome of this market.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Any news regarding a golfer’s health or form – such as a reported injury or a particularly strong or weak performance in the first round – would likely cause price fluctuations. Weather conditions during the second round could also play a role, favoring certain players over others. Unexpected withdrawals from the tournament or significant changes in betting patterns at sportsbooks could also influence trading activity and move the odds in this market.