Golf at the Games of the XXXI Olympiad
| Venue | Olympic golf course, Reserva de Marapend ... |
| Dates | 11–14 August 2016 (men) 17–20 August 201 ... |
| No. of events | 2 |
| Competitors | 120 from 41 nations |
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Golf at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's individual.
| Men's golf at the Games of the XXXI Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Competitors | 60 from 34 nations |
| Winning score | 268 (−16) |
| Medalists | |
| Justin Rose Great Britain Henrik Stenson Sweden Matt Kuchar United States | |
Will golf return to the Olympics in Rio 2016?
The president of the Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, said: "As [the 2016 Games] marks the return of golf to the Olympic Games after over a century of absence, this course represents the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the sport.
Who won the 2016 PGA Tour Championship?
Winner -- Patrick Reed. After struggling through the first three days, the 26 year old finished strong, turning in one of the best Sunday rounds with a seven-under 64. Though he hasn't won in 2016, Reed is second on the PGA Tour in top 10s and has finished in the top 15 in four straight competitions.
Who designed the Olympic golf course in Rio 2016?
Arguably the only thing people felt certain about heading into the Olympic men’s golf competition was that the Rio course, designed by Gil Hanse and Amy Alcott and maintained by superintendent Neil Cleverly, would provide a picturesque and dramatic venue to host the sport’s return to the Games.
When was golf added to the Olympics?
Though golf had not featured in the Olympics since the 1904 Summer Olympics, the session of the 121st IOC Session held in 2009 chose to re-introduce the sport for the games. With the rapid expansion and globalisation of the sport, the 121st International Olympic Committee recommended adding golf back into the Summer Olympics.
Who gets to go to the Olympics golf?
The top 15 players in the world will be eligible for the Olympics, with a limit of four players from a given country. Beyond the top 15, players will be eligible based on the world rankings, with a maximum of two eligible players from each country that does not already have two or more players among the top 15.
What 4 golfers are going to the Olympics?
1-ranked Jon Rahm. Four of those golfers -- Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Cantlay, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed -- will not be joining fellow Americans Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Patrick Reed in Tokyo as each country is allowed a maximum of four golfers.
Who was on the 2016 Olympic golf team?
First Olympic golf ranking unveiled. The rankings show which men and women are on pace to qualify for the 60-player fields at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro....Top 5 qualifiers11 BUBBA WATSON22 HENRIK STENSON33 RICKIE FOWLER44 DANNY WILLETT1 more row
Who is golfing in the 2021 Olympics?
The Olympics - Men's is traveling to Kasahata, Japan for the 2021 Olympic Men's Golf Competition. This year the event is taking place at Kasumigaseki Country Club. Don't miss a moment of the excitement starting Thursday, July 29, 2021....BRONZE MEDAL PLAYOFF.HOLEPARHideki Matsuyama1845103-114-184-6 more columns•Jul 31, 2021
Is Rory McIlroy going to the Olympics?
Rory McIlroy made clear his feelings before embarking on his first Olympic men's golf tournament, which begins this week at the Tokyo Games. An event without spectators and lacking buzz will also be without a highly motivated McIlroy.
Who turned down Olympic golf?
Golfers who turned down their chance to play in the Tokyo Olympics later this month are Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen and Martin Kaymer. All four are major championship winners, and all four would have been given pretty good chances to win a medal in Tokyo.
Did Tiger Woods ever win an Olympic medal?
Tokyo is the fourth Olympic Games to include golf. It was an Olympic sport in Paris in 1900 and Saint Louis in 1904. And since Tiger hasn't played in the Olympics yet, he has never won a gold medal either.
Who medaled in golf at the Olympics?
Xander Schauffele of the United States won the gold medal in men's golf at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, edging a crowded group of pursuers to win by a single stroke. Schauffele came into the 18th hole with a one-shot lead over his closest rival but, after a poor tee shot, he was forced to lay up.
Who is the Olympic golf champion?
Xander SchauffeleMen's individualGamesGoldSilver1904 St. LouisGeorge Lyon CanadaChandler Egan United States1906–2012not included in the Olympic program2016 Rio de JaneiroJustin Rose Great BritainHenrik Stenson Sweden2020 TokyoXander Schauffele United StatesRory Sabbatini Slovakia1 more row
Who will be on the US Olympic golf team?
From left to right: Patrick Reed, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa. Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect Bryson DeChambeau's positive Covid-19 test.
Will golf be in the 2024 Olympics?
European Tour Destination, Le Golf National, host venue of The 2018 Ryder Cup, will also welcome the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Men and Women's golf competitions, it has been announced.
Why was golf removed from the Olympics?
Removal • 1914: At the VI IOC Congress held in Paris, during which the issues of the Olympic programme and rules arose, golf was put on the list of optional sports. 1921: Golf was removed from the list of optional sports at the VII IOC Congress held in Lausanne.
Which PGA players are playing in the Olympics?
MEN (World Ranking in parenthesis)Australia. Cameron Smith (28) Marc Leishman (43)Austria. Matthias Schwab (118) Sepp Straka (174)Belgium. Thomas Detry (94) Thomas Pieters (107)Canada. Corey Conners (36) Mackenzie Hughes (63)Chile. Joaquin Niemann (31) ... China. Carl Yuan (291) ... Chinese Taipei. C.T. Pan (181)More items...•
Why does America have 4 golfers in the Olympics?
Countries can send a maximum of four players, provided they are among the top 15 in the world ranking. The Americans currently have 16 of the top 25 in the world. The U.S. is the only country with more than the minimum two players in the Tokyo Olympics. “Our qualifications system is simple,” Schauffele said.
What golfers opted out of the Olympics?
Golfers Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm out of Olympics after positive COVID-19 tests. Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are out of the Olympic golf tournament after both tested positive for COVID-19. DeChambeau, 27, will be replaced by Patrick Reed on the U.S. team.
Which golfers are not going to Olympics?
Coronavirus Knocks Top Golfers Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau Out Of Tokyo Olympics. Bryson DeChambeau of the United States tested positive for the coronavirus before leaving the U.S. for the Tokyo Olympics.
How many golfers qualified for the 2016 Olympics?
Main article: Golf at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Qualification. Qualification was based on world ranking as of 11 July 2016, with a total of 60 players qualifying in each of the men's and women's events. The top 15 players of each gender will qualify, with a limit of four golfers per country that can qualify this way.
Who recommended golf back into the Olympics?
With the rapid expansion and globalisation of the sport, the 121st International Olympic Committee recommended adding golf back into the Summer Olympics. Ty Votaw, who was the Executive Vice President of Communications and International Affairs and Vice President of the International Golf Federation, along with Peter Dawson, ...
Why did golfers withdraw from the Olympics?
A number of golfers withdrew, for reasons including the Zika virus epidemic and their schedules, while others were not selected by their national Olympic committee. Top male golfers withdrew in larger numbers than top female golfers. Missing eligible golfers, with their rankings at the qualification date, were:
What was the Olympic Committee's goal?
The Olympic Committee said that one of their goals for the Olympics was to create an environmentally sustainable Games. In building the golf course, the grass selection was critical for sustainability and water use.
Where was the 2016 Summer Olympics golf tournament held?
v. t. e. Golf at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was held in August at the new Olympic Golf Course ( Portuguese: Campo Olímpico de Golfe ), built within the Reserva de Marapendi in the Barra da Tijuca zone. The 2016 Summer Olympics was the first time golf had been played at the Olympics since the 1904 Summer Olympics ...
Who was the president of the Organizing Committee of the 2016 Olympics?
The president of the Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, said: "As [the 2016 Games] marks the return of golf to the Olympic Games after over a century of absence, this course represents the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the sport.
How many rounds are there in the 72 hole golf tournament?
The 120 (60 men and women) competitors played two separate (one for men, one for women) 72-hole (i.e. 4 rounds of 18 holes) individual stroke play tournaments under the official rules of golf. In the event of a tie for any of the first three positions, a three-hole playoff would have determined the medal winners.
Is golf considered an Olympic sport?
Golf has not been a part of the Olympics since 1904, somewhat odd seeing that it is one of the most popular sports across the globe. It took over 90 years to ever even be considered again, when back in 1996 it was yanked off the ballot. It was considered one more time almost 10 years later when the Olympic Committee decided to pull the plug again on the sport, stating that their was not enough support from the tours. So why after 100 years is PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem so adamant about trying to convince the committee that golf should be an olympic sport?
Is golf declining?
Well, over the last few years (average rounds of golf played) per year have been on somewhat of a steady decline . And so has the number of new golfers playing the game. Which worries the commissioner and rightly so, because if you don’t have enough new golfers starting to play the game and the ones you do have are not playing as much, you have a big problem. Over the past decade Tiger has made this a non-issue but with his appeal to the younger generation fading, the game of golf is desperately seeking new ways to attain some fresh new hackers. Remember, in 2016 when they plan to hold golf as a sport in the Olympics for the first time, Tiger will be 40 years old! So, Finchem seems to be trying to plan ahead and make sure he has a few back up plans once Tiger’s allure has dissolved. Not a bad idea right?
Who designed the Rio golf course?
Arguably the only thing people felt certain about heading into the Olympic men’s golf competition was that the Rio course, designed by Gil Hanse and Amy Alcott and maintained by superintendent Neil Cleverly, would provide a picturesque and dramatic venue to host the sport’s return to the Games. Impressively, the course didn’t just live up to its pre-tournament hype, but exceeded it. While the winds never picked up to a pace that made the course show what Hanse described as its true teeth, the 16-under winning score was not a sign of a pushover. Rather it was the solid play from Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson. And considering the 63 it gave up to Matt Kuchar, well, Troon and Baltusrol yielded similar numbers, and that’s pretty good company for a course hosting its first event. -- RH
What round did Pete Pieters play in the Ryder Cup?
Aside from his third-round 77, Pieters showed off his firepower with rounds of 67-66-65 -- just shy of an Olympic medal but enough to prove his worth as a European Ryder Cup player in the future. -- SH
Did Alex Stenson win the FedEx Cup?
Yes, there was that sloppy closing bogey, but Stenson still walked away from Rio with a silver medal, continuing an incredible month of play from the Swede. Stenson won his first major championship at the British Open and then contended for another at the PGA Championship. With the way Stenson is playing -- particularly the way he’s putting -- there’s probably no one as excited for the upcoming FedEx Cup Playoffs. -- Alex Myers
Did Reed win the 2016 PGA Tour?
Though he hasn't won in 2016, Reed is second on the PGA Tour in top 10s and has finished in the top 15 in four straight competitions. Don't be surprised if he makes some noise in this year's FedEx Cup. -- JB
Overview
Golf at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was held in August at the new Olympic Golf Course (Portuguese: Campo Olímpico de Golfe), built within the Reserva de Marapendi in the Barra da Tijuca zone.
The 2016 Summer Olympics was the first time golf had been played at the Olympics since the 1904 Summer Olympics and featured two events: the men's …
Changes
Though golf had not featured in the Olympics since the 1904 Summer Olympics, the session of the 121st IOC Session held in 2009 chose to re-introduce the sport for the games. With the rapid expansion and globalisation of the sport, the 121st International Olympic Committee recommended adding golf back into the Summer Olympics.
Ty Votaw, who was the Executive Vice President of Communications and International Affairs a…
Format
The 120 (60 men and women) competitors played two separate (one for men, one for women) 72-hole (i.e. 4 rounds of 18 holes) individual stroke play tournaments under the official rules of golf. In the event of a tie for any of the first three positions, a three-hole playoff would have determined the medal winners.
Location
The new Olympic golf course was built at the Reserva de Marapendi in the Barra da Tijuca zone. Hanse Golf Course Design was chosen from eight contenders to build the course. Founder and President Gil Hanse reacted to the news in saying: "I'm excited that the selection panel felt that our efforts were the ones that best matched the criteria set by organisers." They have signed up with World Golf H…
Competition schedule
The men's competition was scheduled for 11–14 August and the women's for 17–20 August.
Qualification
Qualification was based on world ranking as of 11 July 2016, with a total of 60 players qualifying in each of the men's and women's events. The top 15 players of each gender will qualify, with a limit of four golfers per country that can qualify this way. The remaining spots will go the highest-ranked players from countries that do not already have two golfers qualified. The IGF has guaranteed that at least one golfer from the host nation and each geographical region (Africa, th…
External links
• "Golf at the 2016 Summer Olympics (Rio2016.com)". Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
• Golf at the 2016 Summer Olympics at SR/Olympics (archived)
• Results Book – Golf