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PGA Tour: Biltmore Championship Asheville First Round Leader
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kalshi

Who will lead the PGA Tour Biltmore Championship?

Volume:
$1,030,866

Eric Cole

 - Polymarket

Eric Cole - Polymarket

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Resolved Sep 18, 2026

Closed: Sep 18, 3:50 AM EST

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Polymarket

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Eric Cole

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100%
98%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
1¢
N/A
$67
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
kalshi

Aaron Rai

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50%
48%
Yes 50¢No 50¢
100¢
N/A
$86,117
N/A
N/A
$57,588
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Joakim Lagergren

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50%
Yes 50¢No 50¢
100¢
N/A
$41,388
N/A
N/A
$31,574
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Rory McIlroy

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$85,004
N/A
N/A
$80,310
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Adam Scott

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$70,198
N/A
N/A
$51,549
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Patrick Reed

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0%
2%
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100¢
N/A
$62,653
N/A
N/A
$62,490
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Ludvig Aberg

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0%
3%
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100¢
N/A
$45,888
N/A
N/A
$39,141
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Viktor Hovland

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0%
3%
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100¢
N/A
$38,925
N/A
N/A
$38,813
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Joaquin Niemann

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$35,214
N/A
N/A
$34,042
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Benjamin Schmidt

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$28,971
N/A
N/A
$28,431
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Tommy Fleetwood

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$24,021
N/A
N/A
$23,474
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Marcus Armitage

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$23,064
N/A
N/A
$23,064
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Oliver Lindell

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0%
2%
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100¢
N/A
$22,749
N/A
N/A
$22,749
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Matt Fitzpatrick

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$22,502
N/A
N/A
$19,024
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Alex Fitzpatrick

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0%
2%
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100¢
N/A
$21,389
N/A
N/A
$20,904
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Niklas Norgaard Moller

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$20,059
N/A
N/A
$20,059
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Tom McKibbin

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$18,034
N/A
N/A
$18,034
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Jon Rahm

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0%
3%
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100¢
N/A
$17,232
N/A
N/A
$16,186
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Joe Dean

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$15,757
N/A
N/A
$15,715
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Nacho Elvira

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$15,184
N/A
N/A
$12,586
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Alex Noren

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0%
2%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$14,839
N/A
N/A
$14,839
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Justin Rose

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$12,955
N/A
N/A
$12,955
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

J.J. Spaun

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0%
2%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$11,854
N/A
N/A
$11,244
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Alejandro Del Rey

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$11,496
N/A
N/A
$11,496
4d 3h 41m
No
kalshi

Ewen Ferguson

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$10,809
N/A
N/A
$10,809
4d 3h 41m
No
Total markets: 25 of 266

Intro

This market tracks which golfer will lead the 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville after the first round of play. Currently, the consensus probability that Eric Cole will be the first round leader is 98.5%, while Ze-Cheng Dou has a 1.5% chance according to an aggregation of Polymarket and Kalshi. Resolution will be based on the official results published by the PGA Tour at https://www.pgatour.com/. Keep an eye on the first round tee times on September 20, 2026, to see how the leading contenders perform early in the tournament.

PredictionHero - Resolution Divergence Alerts (RDA)

Divergence Detected

Issue: Polymarket asks for the overall first-round leader, while Kalshi offers markets on individual players being the leader.Hero tip: Kalshi markets allow for hedging or expressing views on specific players. Polymarket is a broader bet on who will lead.

Critical divergence points:

  • Polymarket: Resolves to the player with the lowest cumulative score to par after Round 1, with detailed tiebreaker rules. "This market will resolve according to the player that finishes Round 1 of the main tournament...with the lowest cumulative score to par."
  • Kalshi: Resolves to 'Yes' if a specific player is the leader at the end of Round 1. "If Kiradech Aphibarnrat is the leader at the end of Round 1...then the market resolves to Yes."
Our PredictionHero Resolution Divergence Alerts (RDA) are there to help users identify potential differences across platforms. They do not replace or supersede the official rules and description of any prediction market. Users are solely responsible for reviewing and understanding the applicable rules and resolution criteria before placing any trade or bet. If you notice a potential inconsistency, discrepancy, or error in an alert, please report it to our team so we can review and improve the accuracy of our data.

Polymarket

This market will resolve according to the player that finishes Round 1 of the main tournament at the 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville with the lowest cumulative score to par. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve in favor of the player with the lower score on the back 9 of the first round. If a tie still persists, this market will resolve in favor of the player that records more eagles thus far in the main tournament. If a tie still persists, this market will resolve in favor of the player who records more birdies thus far in the main tournament. If a tie still persists, this market will resolve in favor of the player who records fewer bogeys thus far in the main tournament. If a tie still persists, this market will resolve in favor of the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville is cancelled, postponed after October 3, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or if an official Round 1 leader has not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source will be the official results published by the event organizer or governing body.

Kalshi

Each market resolves based on whether the specified golfer is the sole leader at the end of Round 1 of the 2026 BMW PGA Championship. If multiple players are tied for the lead, "Yes" positions receive a payout of $1 divided by the number of tied participants (rounded down to the nearest cent), while "No" positions receive the remainder of the total pool minus the "Yes" payout. The rules clarify that Kalshi has no official affiliation with the PGA, and all trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

Frequently asked questions

Prediction market odds, like those found in this market, often reflect the collective wisdom of a diverse group of bettors, potentially offering a different perspective than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and risk management, while prediction markets are driven by actual money on the line. This can lead to discrepancies, especially when public sentiment strongly diverges from expert opinion. It’s common to see prediction market probabilities adjust more dynamically to new information and late-breaking news than sportsbook odds, which may change less frequently. Examining both can provide a more comprehensive view.

Prices on Polymarket and Kalshi for the Biltmore Championship first round leader market can diverge due to several factors. Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform attracts different traders with varying risk appetites and information sets, leading to differing opinions on the likelihood of each golfer leading. Trading volume also plays a role; higher volume on one platform can indicate stronger conviction and potentially influence pricing. Furthermore, the specific mechanics of order matching and fee structures on Polymarket and Kalshi can contribute to price discrepancies. These differences create opportunities for arbitrage among informed traders.