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Collin Morikawa

Fresh off his Open Championship victory, Morikawa is now the third-ranked player in the world. He’s already won both the PGA Championship and the Open Championship on his first try — could a gold medal be next?

Justin Thomas

Currently ranked No. 4 in the world, Thomas has experience on his side. Though he’s never competed in the Olympics, four of Thomas’ 14 PGA Tour victories have been in Asia: the 2016 and 2017 CIMB Classic in Malaysia, and the 2018 and 2020 CJ Cup at Nine Bridges in South Korea.

Xander Schauffele

World No. 5 Xander Schauffele has four PGA Tour wins on his resume, and he has finished runner-up three times this season. He may also have an edge when it comes to familiarity with the country: Schauffele’s mother was raised in Japan, and Schauffele says he has travelled to Japan more than a handful of times.

Patrick Reed

The 2018 Masters champ replaces Bryson DeChambeau on the team after DeChambeau’s positive Covid-19. Reed also played in the 2016 Games and tied for 11th.

How many times has Justin Thomas won the PGA?

Justin Thomas, 28, is a 14-time PGA TOUR winner, most notably the PGA Championship in 2017 and THE PLAYERS Championship in 2021 along with the 2017 FedExCup. The Louisville, Kentucky native who resides in Jupiter, Florida has won three times since the beginning of 2020 and has competed for the United States on one Ryder Cup team (2018) ...

How many PGA Tour wins does Bryson DeChambeau have?

Bryson DeChambeau, 27, has eight PGA TOUR victories, most recently at the 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. He won his first major championship at the 2020 U.S. Open and has represented the United States in professional team competition on two occasions: the Ryder Cup (2018) and the Presidents Cup (2019).

Who is Justin Thomas?

Olympic Team are pending approval by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Justin Thomas, 28, is a 14-time PGA TOUR winner, most notably the PGA Championship in 2017 and THE PLAYERS Championship in 2021 along with the 2017 FedExCup.

Where is Collin Morikawa?

Collin Morikawa, 24, a La Cañada, California native who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a four-time PGA TOUR winner, including the 2020 PGA Championship and 2021 World Golf Championships-Workday Championship at The Concession.

Where is Korda from?

Korda, a native of Bradenton, Florida who now makes her home in Sarasota, Florida, represented the United States at the 2019 Solheim Cup. Her sister Jessica is also a member of the Team USA women’s golf team.

How many LPGA Tour wins does Lexi Thompson have?

Lexi Thompson, 26, is the only returning member of Team USA from the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she tied for 19th. Thompson has 11 career LPGA Tour victories, including a major title at the 2014 ANA Inspiration, and had at least one win each year from 2013 to 2019.

How many LPGA Tour wins does Jessica Korda have?

Jessica Korda, 28, has six LPGA Tour victories to her name, most recently at the 2021 Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions. She won the 2018 Honda LPGA Thailand less than three months after major jaw surgery to alleviate chronic migraines and pain.

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Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Reed, Nelly Korda, Danielle Kang, Lexi Thompson and Jessica Korda

More about the 2021 US Olympic golf team

The 2021 Olympic golf competitions were held 29 July - 8 August at Kasumigaseki Country Club in Japan.

Who qualified for the Tokyo Olympics?

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports. Four U.S. men's golfers are officially qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. With qualification for the Olympic tournament being based on the World Golf Ranking, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau are all eligible to head to Tokyo if they so choose.

How old was Morikawa when he won the PGA?

Just 23 years old at the time of his major victory last August, Morikawa became the third-youngest golfer to win the PGA Championship since stroke play was introduced to the PGA in 1958.

Who is Dustin Johnson?

Dustin Johnson, the No. 1 ranked U.S. golfer, opted not to make the trip to Tokyo in March. Thomas, 28, is the No. 3 ranked golfer in the world. The Louisville native is a two-time PGA Player of the Year, a former FedEx Cup Champion and a PGA Championship winner. He also finished in fourth place at the 2020 Masters Tournament.

How old is DeChambeau?

Known for his monster drives, the 27-year-old has become a must-watch competitor on the teeing ground. DeChambeau won the U.S. Open in 2020 and has eight additional PGA Tour wins to his name.