TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
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61%
Closed: Jul 23, 1:39 PM EST
Kalshi
Professional golfers compete in the 2026 LIV Golf United Kingdom event. This market identifies which golfer will hold the lead after the first round of competition is completed.
The market resolves to Yes for whichever golfer holds the outright lead at the end of Round 1. If multiple golfers are tied for the lead, each tied golfer's Yes position pays $1/N (rounded down to the nearest cent), where N equals the number of tied participants. All other golfers' No positions pay 1 minus the Yes payout. The leader is determined by the lowest cumulative score after 18 holes of play.
Prediction market odds and sportsbook odds often diverge because they reflect different participant bases and incentive structures. Sportsbooks set odds to balance liability and profit margins, while prediction markets aggregate trader beliefs through continuous price discovery. Traders on Kalshi may price outcomes differently than traditional sportsbooks if they perceive mispricing or have superior information about Round 1 performance. Comparing this market's odds to major sportsbook lines can reveal where consensus differs and highlight potential value opportunities.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell contracts representing each possible leader outcome. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Prices range from 0 to 100, with each point representing a 1% implied probability. As traders place bids and offers, the mid-market price updates in real time, reflecting the collective forecast of who will hold the lead after Round 1. Higher prices indicate stronger trader conviction for that outcome.
This market resolves around Aug 9, 2026, once the first round of the LIV Golf UK event concludes and final leaderboard standings are confirmed. The outcome is determined by identifying the golfer with the lowest score after all Round 1 play is complete. Resolution is verified against credible public sources reporting the official tournament results. Early settlement may occur if the leader becomes mathematically certain before all groups finish play.
Several factors can shift odds before Round 1 concludes. Early scoring updates and live leaderboard changes will trigger immediate repricing as traders react to who is performing well. Weather conditions, course difficulty, and player form on the day can all influence momentum. Breaking news about injuries or withdrawals may also move prices. As groups complete their rounds, the leader becomes clearer, typically causing volatility to decrease and odds to converge on the eventual outcome.