Definition of Finishing Positions

What does the term "finishing positions" mean in the world of golf betting? What is meant by the term "finishing positions"?

When it comes to golf betting, sportsbooks will allow you to bet on if a player finishes in the Top 5, Top 10, Top 40 and so on.

For instance, you can bet on if a player will finish in the top 5 of a tournament. Here are some sample "Top 5" odds from an upcoming golf tournament:

Cameron Young, +360
Tony Finau, +360
Sungjae Im, +410
Hideki Matsuyama, +410
Justin Thomas, +550

So, if you think that Justin Thomas will finish in the top 5 of the tournament, you can bet on him to do so at +550, which means that you will make $550 in profit for every $100 that you wager.

Now, if you want to bet on a player to finish in the top 10, or even the top 40, their odds will become worse.

For instance, Justin Thomas might be +550 to finish in the top 5, but +375 to finish in the top 10 and even money to finish in the top 40.

Top 5, Top 10, Top 20 and Top 40 tend to be the most common finishing position groups that sportsbooks will offer.