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King of the Course Unlocks Chance to Cash In $1 Million DraftKings Bonus for The Open Championship
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Reviewed by Nick Slade
DraftKings has introduced an exclusive "King of the Course" promo for The Open Championship and we're showing you how to take your shot a $1 Million in bonus bets.
Earlier this week, DraftKings Sportsbook unveiled a brand-new golf betting promo for this week’s Open Championship, first revealed by Dimers.
Dubbed “King of the Course,” this limited-time offer gives fans a chance to win a share of $1,000,000 in bonus bets by picking the player who racks up the most birdies (or better) in the final two rounds at Royal Portrush.
This isn’t your typical outright bet. With the King of the Course promo, DraftKings adds a creative twist to the action at golf’s oldest major (and the final one of the year), putting them a step above the other sportsbook apps this week.
The first time this promo came around for the US Open, Tom Kim took the crown during the last edition of this promo at Oakmont, firing five birdies on Saturday and four on Sunday to lead the weekend birdie count. With 76 users placing their token on Kim, each cashed in with a bonus bet of $13,157.89. While ties can affect the final payout, it's clear: picking the King can pay huge.
To unlock this promo, you simply need to opt-in at DraftKings, where all new users can cash in a $150 bonus with a $5 bet, win or lose.
How to Cash In With “King of the Course” for The Open Championship
To take part in the DraftKings King of the Course promotion, users have to opt in to the promotion on the DraftKings Sportsbook app. Users will win a share of $1 million in bonus bets if they select the player with the most birdies or better in Round 3 and 4 combined.
Step 1: Opt-In to the Promotion
- Log in to your DraftKings Sportsbook account and opt in to receive your King of the Course token. Once you’ve opted in, DraftKings will issue you a single-use Qualifying Bet Token, which you can apply to any pre-tournament outright winner bet for The Open.
Step 2: Place a Qualifying Bet on The Open
- After opting in, use your token to place a minimum $5 outright winner bet on a golfer to win The Open Championship. This bet must be placed before the the third round begins on Saturday and must apply the Qualifying Token to the bet.
Step 3: Watch the Weekend, Cash In
- If the golfer you picked ends up with the most birdies or better across Saturday and Sunday rounds, you’ll win an equal share of $1,000,000 in bonus bets.
- Bonus bets are awarded within 24 hours
- They expire 7 days after issuance
- The payout is split evenly among all eligible players who selected the correct golfer with their token
- Bonus bets are non-withdrawable
Important: Your bet doesn’t have to win the tournament—only the Saturday + Sunday birdie count matters for this promo.
Read the DraftKings Terms and Conditions for "King of the Course"
Insights to Cash Your Winner on the “King of the Course” Promo
Want to boost your chances of picking the King? We covered the main factors you want to target here.
Now, we're going to use the data from the first two rounds of The Open to help you narrow down your picks, focusing on two key categories: Most Birdies in First Two Rounds and 2025 Birdie % Rank.
Most Birdies or Better in Rounds 1+2
| GOLFER | TOTAL BIRDIES IN RDS 1+2 | CURRENT PLACE |
|---|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | 13 | 1 |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 12 | 2 |
| Brian Harman | 11 | T3 |
| Jason Kokrak | 11 | T3 |
| Harris English | 11 | T3 |
| Matthew Jordan | 10 | T6 |
| Rasmus Hojgaard | 10 | T6 |
Best Birdie or Better % rank in 2025 among golfers who made the cut
| GOLFER | BIRDIE % RANK | BIRDIES IN RDS 1+2 |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Thomas | 1 | 7 |
| Sepp Straka | 2 | 4 |
| Scottie Scheffler | 3 | 13 |
| Harry Hall | 4 | 9 |
| Nicolai Hojgaard | 6 | 9 |
| Rory McIlroy | 10 | 9 |
| Jesper Svensson | 11 | 9 |
| Akshay Bhatia | 14 | 9 |
| Sam Burns | 15 | 7 |
| Viktor Hovland | 16 | 7 |
Dimers Updated Win Probabilities
| GOLFER | PLACE | WIN % |
|---|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | 1 | 66.2% |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 2 | 13.7% |
| Brian Harman | T3 | 4.8% |
| Hao-Tong li | T3 | 1.1% |
| Tyrrell Hatton | T5 | 2.4% |
| Robert Macintyre | T5 | 1.7% |
| Harris English | T5 | 1.7% |
| Chris Gotterup | T5 | 1.5% |
| Rasmus Hojgaard | T5 | 0.2% |
Looking for more betting insights on The Open Championship? Check out what Dimers has on deck:
- Best Bets, Picks, Predictions at The Open Championship
- Full Open Championship Predictions
- Bet365 Bonus Code for The Open (New-User Offer)
- Our PGA vs. LIV The Open Parlay
DraftKings Sportsbook Disclaimer
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To give you the most accurate and helpful information, this article has been reviewed and edited by Nick Slade through our fact-checking process.
Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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