Last week, Betsperts Golf, a top supplier of analytics and insights for golf wagerers and fantasy gamers, said that it would be purchasing Fantasy National Golf Club (FNGC).  The transaction's financial details were not made public.

When Pat Mayo, the founder of FNGC and a well-known host of sports podcasts, decided to integrate the golf wagering property with Betsperts, the deal was made possible.  Mayo stated in a recent X post that the two websites will continue to function separately, giving FNGC more time to integrate the buyer's data and analytics.

"Betsperts Golf’s willingness to grow and create brand new tools while incorporating the existing favorites from Fantasy National is the best outcome for everyone who uses the product,” wrote Mayo. “I wanted to ensure that the loyal users of Fantasy National would be taken care of during the acquisition, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how @betsperts Group plans to grow Fantasy National and Betsperts Golf together.”

FNGC is a subscription website that offers features for daily fantasy sports (DFS) platforms, such as lineup generators, configurable models, course breakdowns, and betting tools.

It Makes Sense for Betsperts/Fantasy National Marriage

Given that the buyer and the target share some goals and services, Betsperts and FNGC's marriage makes sense.

The goal of Betsperts, which is run by Ron Klos, Andy Molitor, and Ryan Noonan, is to provide golf bettors and fantasy players with information through "written articles, tools, streams, and podcasts."

The company's "Rabbit Hole" subscription service is well-known in the golf betting community as a top choice for bettors looking to gain an edge and make informed choices in the rapidly expanding golf betting market.

“Officially licensed by the PGA Tour, and powered by ShotLink data, our customizable database allows you to mix together a variety of statistics and unique splits for every golfer on Tour,” according to the proprietor. “Along with strokes gained data, it includes almost every metric imaginable for analyzing past player performance on specific courses and over different periods of time. These searches will eventually allow you to create your own custom models to use for both DFS and betting purposes.”

Amid the Growth of Golf Betting, a Merger Occurs

Football is the most popular sport to gamble on in the United States, with basketball coming in second.  Golf and other non-team sports are gaining popularity among American gamblers, though that is unlikely to alter.

From a betting standpoint, golf is one of the sports with the quickest growth in the United States.  According to certain projections, that market is anticipated to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% through the following year, with the sport's yearly handle in this nation estimated to be between $4.5 billion and $5 billion.

These might be some indications that Betsperts made the right decision in purchasing FNGC and that the deal would benefit the buyer in the long run.