Ryder Cup top combined scorer predictions & free golf betting tips

Steve Palmer's best golf bets & analysis for the top combined points scorer market at the 2021 Ryder Cup.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Main Event and Golf, 1pm Friday

Best bet

Justin Thomas top combined scorer
2pts 9-1 general

Preview

Playing in five matches - and getting the maximum opportunity for points - is the key to topping the scoring charts in a Ryder Cup so punters should be trying to identify the men most likely to have a busy week at Whistling Straits.

For Europe, Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy are the only players who seem certain to get a full quota, with Viktor Hovland the next most likely, and Paul Casey and Sergio Garcia having a chance.

For the States, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele seem the potential five-timers. The home side can be fancied to win more points than their opponents, and Thomas appeals as the most likely maximum man.

Thomas finished the FedEx Cup playoffs strongly - he was the fourth-best scorer in the Tour Championship - and the Sawgrass champion appears to be peaking for the Ryder Cup.

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