smoothie, Though I prefer matchups, I'll try to help:
1. Yes, many Euro-style outs offer EITHER WIN or E/W options which is half win and half place, those would include bet365 and WillHill and many others. Some Euro and LV style do offer PLACE-ONLY betting like OLY, 5dimes and some others.
2. Yes, outs do offer different versions of place. Many have 4 or 5 and some even offer 3 places just before the last round. Pay attention as they aren't all the same or consistent.
3. Most offer the ratio of how many places they pay. Like 1/4 if they pay 4 places or 1/5 if they pay 5. I believe one or two may actually pay 1/4 for 5 but Stanley or one of the UK contingent will have to answer as I don't think they allow US bettors. Some even go the other way with 1/4 for 3.
One ? u didn't ask is a key for these bets. Many divide the return by the # of golfers tied if you land on the breakpoint. Thus if u played T4 place and your guy finishes in a 5-way tie for 4th you only get 1/5 of what you would if he finished alone in 4th or T3rd or better. I do think at least one book was still paying full odds, but none that I use do!
GL2U:shrug: