TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 12, 3:47 AM EST
Kalshi
The Genesis Scottish Open is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour. These markets track whether individual golfers will shoot below specific stroke thresholds during the third round of the 2026 tournament.
Each market resolves based on whether the specified golfer records a score below their assigned stroke threshold in Round 3 of the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open. Most golfers have a threshold of 67.5, 68.5, 69.5, or 70.5 strokes. If a golfer does not complete Round 3 due to withdrawal or disqualification, that market resolves to the fair market price at the time of withdrawal rather than a binary Yes or No outcome. Resolution is based on the official score recorded for Round 3 play.
Prediction market odds and sportsbook odds often diverge because they reflect different participant bases and incentive structures. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and lock in profit margins, while prediction markets like this one are driven by traders betting real money on outcomes they believe will occur. Prediction markets typically incorporate breaking news and live event data faster than traditional sportsbooks adjust their lines. For golf events, comparing this market's odds to major sportsbook offerings can reveal where informed traders see value or disagreement on player form and course conditions.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders submit bids and asks, and prices adjust in real time as orders match. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The platform displays a spread between the best buy and sell prices, reflecting the current consensus on Round 3 outcomes. As new information emerges—such as player injuries, weather updates, or live scoring—traders adjust their positions, moving the price to incorporate that signal. This dynamic pricing model ensures the market reflects the most up-to-date expectations from active participants.
This market resolves around Jul 13, 2026, once the Genesis Scottish Open Round 3 concludes and final scores are verified against credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the actual third-round leaderboard and scoring data published by the PGA Tour and major sports media outlets. Resolution typically occurs within hours of the final group finishing play, allowing traders to settle positions promptly. Until that point, the market remains open for trading as scores update throughout the day.
Several factors can shift this market significantly before resolution. Live scoring updates during Round 3 will trigger immediate repricing as leaders emerge and player positions change. Weather conditions—wind, rain, or temperature swings—can alter course difficulty and player performance expectations. Injury announcements or withdrawal news will instantly reprice odds for affected competitors. Course conditions reports and caddie commentary shared on broadcast can influence trader sentiment. Additionally, unexpected hot or cold rounds by key contenders will drive volatility as the market recalibrates its view of who will finish strong on the leaderboard.