USA GOLF names seven athletes to 2016 United States Olympic Team
| Athlete | Residence | Age | Olympic Golf Ranking |
| Bubba Watson | Pensacola, Florida | 37 | 1 |
| Rickie Fowler | Jupiter, Florida | 27 | 3 |
| Patrick Reed | Spring, Texas | 25 | 7 |
| Matt Kuchar | Sea Island, Georgia | 38 | 8 |
| Top 5 qualifiers | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 BUBBA WATSON |
| 2 | 2 HENRIK STENSON |
| 3 | 3 RICKIE FOWLER |
| 4 | 4 DANNY WILLETT |
Who are the athletes on the 2016 US Olympic golf team?
USA GOLF names seven athletes to 2016 United States Olympic Team Athlete Residence Age Olympic Golf Ranking Lexi Thompson Coral Springs, Florida 21 4 Stacy Lewis Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 31 9 Gerina Piller Dallas, Texas 31 13
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.
How many golfers will be on the US Olympic team?
“The U.S. team will be the largest of any country in the Olympic golf competition, with the seven members giving the United States an excellent chance at earning a medal,” said USA GOLF Executive Director Andy Levinson.
How do you qualify for the Olympics in golf?
In order to send the maximum four players, golfers had to rank in the top 15 of the Olympic Golf Ranking at the close of each qualification period. Seven of these eight players will be first-time Olympians.
Who is on the Olympic golf teams?
The Men's team comprises some of the biggest names in golf, with Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau all competing at the Olympics. Meanwhile, the four players in the Women's team are Nelly Korda, Danielle Kang, Lexi Thompson and Jessica Korda.
Who medaled in golf in 2016 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 in the lead for Olympic golf?
Sepp StrakaSepp Straka leads the golf competition a the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after a brilliant 63 in a humid, soggy Round 1 of golf at Kasumigaseki Country Cub that was delayed by weather for more than two hours on Thursday in Japan.
What players are playing golf in the Olympics?
TOKYO OLYMPIC MEN'S GOLF COMPLETE FIELDUdayan Mane, India (1000-1) ... Ondrej Lieser, Czech Republic (750-1) ... Juvic Pagunsan, Philippines (500-1) ... Gunn Charoenkul, Thailand (500-1) ... Gavin Green, Malaysia (500-1) ... K.K. Johannessen, Norway (400-1) ... Hurly Long, Germany (400-1) ... Ashun Wu, China (350-1)More items...•
Did Tiger Woods play in the Olympics?
Has Tiger Woods played the Olympics? Tiger Woods, sadly, has never played in the Olympics in his career so far. And the main reason for it is that golf was not an Olympic sport until 2016. In fact, it has been out of the summer Olympics for 112 years, however; golf was finally included at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Who won the Olympic gold medal in golf 2021?
Nelly KordaMone InamiLydia KoGolf at the 2020 Summer Olympics/Medalists
Who won the gold medal in golf in Olympics?
Nelly KordaMone InamiLydia KoGolf at the 2020 Summer Olympics/Medalists
Who won 2016 Olympic women's golf?
Golf at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's individualWomen's golf at the Games of the XXXI OlympiadWinning score268 (−16)MedalistsInbee Park South Korea Lydia Ko New Zealand Shanshan Feng China2020 →4 more rows
Who won bronze in golf in Tokyo?
golfer C.T. PanPan says winning bronze 'better than a PGA Tour victory' The stakes have never been higher for a third-place finish. Seven male golfers finished tied for third this past week in the summer Olympics in Tokyo, putting them into a playoff for the bronze medal.
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.
Are Olympic golfers paid?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not dole out any money -- for participation or prize. However, athletes can earn money through endorsements, stipends and even medal bonuses courtesy of their home country.
Who are the golfers in the 2020 Olympics?
MedalistsEventGoldSilverMen's individualXander Schauffele United StatesRory Sabbatini SlovakiaWomen's individualNelly Korda United StatesMone Inami Japan
How many top 10 finishes did Sarah Johnson have in 2016?
The Dallas, Texas, resident has eight top-10 finishes in 2016, including a runner-up finish at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in April. She has represented the United States in professional team competition at the Solheim Cup (2013, 2015).
How many World Cups has Michael Fowler won?
He has four worldwide victories over the last 14 months, most recently the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in January. Fowler has also represented the United States in professional team competition on three occasions at the Presidents Cup (2015) and the Ryder Cup (2010, 2014).
Who is the youngest member of Team USA?
Lexi Thompson, 21, of Coral Springs, Florida, will be the youngest member representing Team USA in Rio. The fourth-ranked golfer in the Women’s Olympic Golf Rankings has seven LPGA titles, including a major championship at the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship.
How many titles does Stacy Lewis have?
Thompson’s most recent title came in February at the Honda LPGA Thailand. She has represented the United States in professional team competition on two occasions at the Solheim Cup (2013, 2015). Former World No. 1 Stacy Lewis, 31, has 11 LPGA titles, including the 2011 Kraft Nabisco Championship and 2013 RICOH Women’s British Open.
Who are the women's golfers on the US Olympic team?
Meanwhile, the four players in the Women’s team are Nelly Korda, Danielle Kang, Lexi Thompson and Jessica Korda.
Who is the only US golfer to have won a bronze medal in Rio 2016?
Lexi Thompson is the only survivor of the US team that played in Rio at the 2016 Olympics, where she finished nineteenth. The United States underperformed somewhat that summer, picking up just one bronze medal in golf through Matt Kuchar.
Who won the Open in July?
To intensify their confidence, Collin Morikawa won The Open in July, while Nelly Korda picked up the Women’s PGA Championship, the most recent Major on the women’s circuit.
How many players are in the top 15 of the World Golf Ranking?
The United States has maximised it’s quota of four players in both the Men’s and Women’s teams, because all eight players are in the top-15 of the Official World Golf Ranking and Women’s World Golf Rankings. World No. 2 Dustin Johnson won’t be in attendance in Tokyo though, after withdrawing himself from the Olympics back in March.
Who are the women's tennis players?
Meanwhile, the four players in the Women’s team are Nelly Korda, Danielle Kang, Lexi Thompson and Jessica Korda. Six of the eight players have won a Major in their career, though every player is hopeful of achieving a medal in Tokyo, at least.
How many times has Justin Thomas won the PGA?
Justin Thomas is an incredibly successful player who is a 14-time PGA Tour winner – his most notable win the 2017 PGA Championship. He currently occupies fourth in the OWGR, but earned the PGA Player of the Year in both 2017 and 2020 after his impressive seasons.
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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.
