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who is on the us golf team for the olympics

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US Olympic Golf Team

  • Collin Morikawa. Collin Morikawa is currently excelling in golf having managed two Major wins at just 24-years-old – the 2020 PGA Championship, and the 2021 Open Championship, winning both on ...
  • Justin Thomas. ...
  • Xander Schauffele. ...
  • Bryson DeChambeau. ...
  • Nelly Korda. ...
  • Danielle Kang. ...
  • Lexi Thompson. ...
  • Jessica Korda. ...

Full Answer

Who's on the Olympic golf team?

Jul 22, 2021 · 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 is on the 2021 US Olympic golf team?

Jul 15, 2021 · Answer 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 - …

Who are the players on Team USA at the Olympics?

As the top-four ranked Americans in the Olympic Golf Ranking, Justin Thomas (No. 2), Collin Morikawa (No. 3), Xander Schauffele (No. 4) and Bryson DeChambeau (No. 5) …

Who are the female American golfers playing in the Olympics?

Aug 03, 2021 · You can watch the 2021 Olympics women’s golf competition on Golf Channel. Due to the time change, Wednesday’s first round will air …

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Who is on the Olympic golf Team 2021?

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.Jul 28, 2021

What USA golfers are on the Olympic team?

How Team USA men's golfers did at 2021 Olympics and what they said about the experienceXander Schauffele. ... Collin Morikawa. ... Patrick Reed. ... Justin Thomas.Aug 1, 2021

Who is on the Olympic golf Team 2020?

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.Jul 22, 2021

Why does the US get 4 golfers in the Olympics?

The U.S. sent four because it has several players in the top-15; if a country has four players in the top-15, it can send that many. Morikawa is down for team play at the Olympics.Jul 30, 2021

Will golf be in the 2021 Olympics?

The wait is over: The 2021 Olympic men's golf tournament tees off Wednesday night from Kasumigaseki Country Club in Japan, with a field of 60 golfers from around the globe vying for Olympic gold in a 72-hole tournament over four days. The women's tournament takes place the following week.Jul 29, 2021

Why was golf removed from the Olympics?

A men's individual tournament was planned for the 1908 London Games, but an internal dispute amongst British golfers led to them boycotting the event, leaving 1904 gold medallist George Lyon as the only competitor.

Is golf in the Olympics 2024?

Le Golf National in Paris has been selected to host the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Men and Women's golf competitions.

Which golfers are going to Olympics?

Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas are representing Team USA at this year's Olympics. Up to this point the focus on the Olympic men's golf competition has focused on who won't be in attendance. Some opted out, like Dustin Johnson or Louis Oosthuizen.Jul 27, 2021

Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa is currently excelling in golf having managed two Major wins at just 24-years-old – the 2020 PGA Championship, and the 2021 Open Championship, winning both on his debut.

Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas is an incredibly successful player who is a 14-time PGA Tour winner – his most notable win the 2017 PGA Championship.

Xander Schauffele

Schauffele is largely a consistent golfer that has managed four PGA Tour victories in his career.

Bryson DeChambeau

Renowned for his incredibly long drives, DeChambeau is also an emotional golfer who has impressed in recent years.

Nelly Korda

22-year-old Nelly Korda is perhaps the most promising player in the United States Olympic team, and she could still play in many more Games should she wish to in the future.

Danielle Kang

Kang is perhaps one of the more experienced members of the US Olympic team, despite only being 28-years-old.

Lexi Thompson

Thompson has been playing professional golf for over a decade now, and is still only 26-years-old, after she turned professional when just 15.

Answer

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.

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.

Who won the PGA Championship in 2015?

The Dallas, Texas native won the individual title at the NCAA Division I Championship in 2015 while at Southern Methodist University. Xander Schauffele, 27, is a four-time PGA TOUR winner, including the 2019 Sentry Tournament of Champions and the 2017 TOUR Championship.

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.

How many Ryder Cups has Chris Johnson won?

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) and two Presidents Cup teams (2017, 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.

Where is Jessica Korda?

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. She is the daughter of professional tennis stars Petr Korda and Regina Rajchrtová, with Regina representing the former Czechoslovakia at ...

Where is Tom Brady from?

The San Diego, California native and Las Vegas, Nevada resident has been one of the most consistent players on the PGA TOUR having finished second in the FedExCup each of the last two seasons. He made his debut representing the United States in professional team competition at the 2019 Presidents Cup.

NELLY KORDA

Nelly Korda has been downright dominant in 2021 on the LPGA Tour. In 12 starts she has made 11 cuts, recorded six top-three finishes and won three times, including twice in her last three starts. She became a major champion and ascended to World No. 1 via victory at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Now she’s the 7-1 frontrunner to win the gold.

DANIELLE KANG

Kang has been the picture of consistency this season. Like Korda, Kang has missed just one cut. In 13 starts she has four top-five finishes and seven top-10s. And she’s made it clear just how excited she is to be on Team USA.

LEXI THOMPSON

While Thompson hasn’t had the best season of her career, she has maintained a high standard of play all of 2021; she has made every cut in 13 starts and notched three top-three finishes, most notably at the U.S. Women’s Open, where she held a five-shot lead before ultimately finishing third.

JESSICA KORDA

Nelly’s older sister Jessica won her first start of the season, the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, and added a solo second in Los Angeles and a third-place finish in Williamsburg. Like Thompson, she hasn’t missed a cut this season — and she spoke to teammate and fellow south Florida resident Justin Thomas about what to expect this week:

Who is playing in the 2021 US Open?

Collin Morikawa plays his shot during the final round of the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course) on June 20, 2021 in San Diego, Calif. Coming off top-10 finishes in the U.S. Open on Sunday, Justin Thomas and Collin Morikawa lead four American men who qualified for the Olympic golf competition beginning next month in Tokyo.

Who won the 2017 PGA Championship?

All four U.S. men ranked in the top five Monday, behind only Spain’s Jon Rahm, who won the U.S. Open. No. 2 Thomas has one major win in his career, the 2017 PGA Championship, but the 28-year-old has 14 career wins on the PGA Tour and won the Players Championship in May.

Who won the 2016 US Open?

Rounding out the U.S. team is No. 5 DeChambeau, 27, who won last year’s U.S. Open but has finished outside the top-25 in the three majors so far this season. Golf returned to the Olympics in 2016 after a 112-year absence, with Team USA’s Matt Kuchar taking bronze on the men’s side.

Who are the alternates for the Olympics?

The alternates, in order, should any one of the four elect not to play, are Patrick Cantlay, Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed, Webb Simpson and Tony Finau.

Why is Dustin Johnson not playing golf?

Dustin Johnson, ranked No. 2, has decided not to play because he wants to focus on the PGA Tour schedule and the FedExCup. Europe has the largest number of golfers with 27 golfers from 15 countries. Following that is Asia with 12 players from eight countries, North America with eight players from three countries, ...

Who is the number one player in the world?

Even though Jon Rahm is the world’s No. 1 player, there are not three additional players from Spain in the top 15, and so only two from Spain will be on their team. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 20: Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates with the trophy after winning during the final round of the 2021 U.S.

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