predict who will end up in the winner\u2019s circle after the final round<\/strong>. This assesses various factors, such as recent form, past performances at the same event, and average scoring.<\/p>\n\n\n Indeed, the Hero World Challenge odds for the winner may be influenced by a player\u2019s season stats, especially when it comes to driving and putting \u2013 more specifically, putts made inside 10 feet or so, especially if the greens are quicker than usual. The odds will usually be posted at least three days ahead of the first round, and it is a great entry point for novice golf bettors.<\/p>\n\n
\n A Hole in One\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n Despite being one of the few tournaments without a cut line, the Hero World Challenge is bound to throw up plenty of excitement. One such section that can attract bettors is a Hole in One.<\/p>\n\n
\n Although players hit longer and you will find more eagles and birdies during a round, a Hole in One is usually quite rare<\/strong>. However, that won\u2019t stop betting sites offering odds for a player to make an ace during their round, and the prices can be competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n Most Birdies in a Round\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n Players will shoot up the Hero World Challenge leaderboard if their putter starts firing and they reel off a string of birdies. As mentioned, there are a handful of birdie opportunities on both the front nine and the back nine at the tournament, and some sites will boast prop odds for a player to rack up the most birdies in any given round<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n This section usually provides good value for money, especially as a relatively unheralded golfer might blast through in the early stages, and take the field by surprise.<\/p>\n\n
\n First Round Leader\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n As you get to grips with golf betting, you may wish to be more adventurous. Similar to the previous prop bet we outlined, The Hero World Challenge could be a birdie fest, and here you are required to see who will post the lowest score and finish the day on top of the Hero World Challenge leaderboard after the first round<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n Highest-Placed European\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n While predicting the champion can be notoriously tough to pick, there may be other sections that provoke intrigue. Although the field for the Hero World Challenge will be predominantly American, there will be a few Europeans taking part.<\/p>\n\n
\n Instead, of making a bet on who will finish in the top 5 or top 10, you can drill things down and bet on who will place as the highest European on the Hero World Challenge leaderboard. You can usually find some good odds here.<\/p>\n\n
\n Prize Money at Hero World Challenge\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n The Hero World Challenge carries a total prize purse of \u00a33million, with \u00a31m going to the winner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\nHistory of Hero World Challenge<\/h2>\n \n\n \n The Hero World Challenge pits the world\u2019s best golfers against each other. Starting in 2000 at Sherwood Country Club, California, Tom Lehman was the inaugural winner of the event.<\/p>\n\n
\n In 2015, the Hero World Challenge went global, and Bubba Watson triumphed as he posted a six-under total of 66 to clinch a three-shot victory.<\/p>\n\n
\n Since then, the trophy has switched hands a few times, and in 2021, Viktor Hovland entered the winner\u2019s circle, becoming the third straight European player to be crowned champion, and just the third player to win on debut.<\/p>\n\n
\n Recent Hero World Challenge Winners\n <\/h3>\n \n\n\n
Year<\/th> Champion<\/th> Nationality<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 2021<\/td> Viktor Hovland<\/td> Norwegian<\/td><\/tr> 2020<\/td> Henrik Stenson<\/td> Swedish<\/td><\/tr> 2019<\/td> Jon Rahm<\/td> Spanish<\/td><\/tr> 2018<\/td> Rickie Fowler<\/td> American<\/td><\/tr> 2017<\/td> Hideki Matsuyama<\/td> Japanese<\/td><\/tr> 2016<\/td> Bubba Watson<\/td> American<\/td><\/tr> 2015<\/td> Jordan Spieth<\/td> American<\/td><\/tr> 2014<\/td> Zach Johnson<\/td> American<\/td><\/tr> 2012<\/td> Graeme McDowell<\/td> Northern Irish<\/td><\/tr> 2011<\/td> Tiger Woods<\/td> American<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Hero World Challenge Key Stats\n <\/h3>\n \n\n