Golf fumbles around for appropriate relationship with betting | Ewan Murray


As growth of markets and tipster columns focus attention on the sport, it seems at pains to keep the gambling world at arm’s length for fear of being compromised

Contemplate the scenario: round two of an Open Championship, Golfer X is flirting with the cut line when playing his 36th hole. Cue back-to-back drives out of bounds and confirmation of an early exit.

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