TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 20, 6:23 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track individual golfer performance during Round 3 of the 2026 U.S. Open, with each golfer assigned a specific stroke threshold. Bettors predict whether each player will shoot below their designated score threshold in that single round.
Each market resolves based on whether the specified golfer records a score under their assigned stroke threshold during Round 3 of the 2026 U.S. Open. Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark have thresholds of under 71.5 strokes, while Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Aberg, Sam Burns, and Xander Schauffele each have thresholds of under 72.5 strokes. Chris Gotterup and Jackson Koivun are assigned thresholds of under 73.5 strokes, Miles Russell has a threshold of under 75.5 strokes. If a golfer fails to complete Round 3, their corresponding market resolves to the fair market price at the time of withdrawal rather than a binary outcome. Resolution is based solely on the official score recorded for that golfer's Round 3 performance.
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 wagering real capital on outcomes they believe will occur. This market aggregates dispersed information from many participants, sometimes surfacing edges that traditional oddsmakers miss. Comparing the two can reveal where consensus differs and highlight potential value.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares tied to specific outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each share reflects the collective belief of market participants about the likelihood of that outcome occurring. As new information emerges or sentiment shifts, traders adjust their bids and offers, causing prices to move in real time. This continuous price discovery process ensures the market remains responsive to changing conditions.
This market resolves around Jun 23, 2026, once the third round of the U.S. Open concludes and scores are finalized. The outcome will be confirmed against credible public sources covering the tournament. Until that point, prices may fluctuate as players compete and new results emerge. Resolution happens automatically once the event is verifiable, settling all positions based on the actual scores recorded.
Several factors can shift prices in this market before it resolves. Real-time scoring updates and leaderboard changes during Round 3 will directly influence trader positioning. Player performance, weather conditions on the course, and injury news can all trigger repricing. Media coverage and expert commentary may also sway sentiment. Additionally, if early rounds produce unexpected results or notable storylines emerge, traders may adjust their expectations for how the third round will unfold, causing volatility in the odds.