Bettor puts nearly $500,000 on United States to win

STRAFFAN, Ireland (Reuters) -- A bettor has staked $465,100 on the United States to win the Ryder Cup -- the biggest bet in golfing history.

British Bookmaker William Hill revealed details of the bet on Thursday, which at odds of 6/5 would recoup $1.03 million.

"This is a remarkable bet, the biggest we or anyone else have ever taken on a golf event, let alone the Ryder Cup," said William Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe.

"The Ryder Cup is set for a record betting turnover industry-wide of around $47.5 million -- eclipsing even the British Open."

Europe goes into the match as the favorites for the first time at odds of 5/6, with the tie offered at 9/1 with Hills.

The action begins Friday at the K Club in Ireland.

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