Here is a look at the 60-player field (Editor's note: Updated after field finalized on July 6):
- Jon Rahm (Spain)
- Justin Thomas (United States)
- Collin Morikawa (United States)
- Xander Schauffele (United States)
- Bryson DeChambeau (United States)
- Rory McIlroy (Ireland)
- Viktor Hovland (Norway)
- Hideki Matsuyama (Japan)
- Paul Casey (Great Britain)
- Abraham Ancer (Mexico)
Who is on the US Olympic golf team?
Jul 22, 2021 · So who is on the US Olympic golf team instead? 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 US men’s golf team for Tokyo 2021?
Brandon Wu officially receives 2021-22 PGA TOUR card. Nelly Korda Wins Olympic Gold in Tokyo. Schauffele Wins Gold Medal in Olympic Golf. Brandon …
Why does the US have four players on the PGA Tour team?
Jun 23, 2021 · (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Thomas, Morikawa, Schauffele and DeChambeau Are US Olympic Golf Team Qualifiers for Olympic golf have been announced and for the U.S. Team, it’s Justin Thomas,...
Who has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in golf?
Jul 15, 2021 · Six players qualified automatically: C Morikawa, D Johnson, B Dechambeau, B Koepka, J Thomas, and P Cantlay. Captain, Steve Stricker selected X Schauffele, T Finau, J Spieth, H English, and D Berger. This leaves one very notable big name out! More about the 2021 US Ryder Cup team Links take you to each individual’s pre-2021 Ryder Cup record.
Who is on the USA golf team 2021?
Who is playing golf in the 2021 Olympics?
| Time (ET) | Group |
|---|---|
| 6:52 p.m. | Mackenzie Hughes, Alex Noren, Jazz Janewattananond |
| 7:03 p.m. | Rasmus Hojgaard, Romain Langasque, Si Woo Kim |
| 7:14 p.m. | Viktor Hovland, Cameron Smith, Garrick Higgo |
| 7:25 p.m. | Collin Morikawa, Rory McIlroy, Sungjae Im |
Who are the golfers representing the USA?
- Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images. Collin Morikawa. Share. ...
- Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images. Patrick Reed. Share. ...
- Chris Trotman/Getty Images. Xander Schauffele. Share. ...
- Chris Trotman/Getty Images. Justin Thomas. Share.
Who is on the US golf Olympic team?
Is there golf at 2021 Olympics?
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Golf at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
| Golf at the Games of the XXXII Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kasumigaseki Country Club East Course |
| Dates | 29 July – 1 August 2021 (men) 4–7 August 2021 (women) |
| No. of events | 2 |
| Competitors | 120 from 42 nations |
Why was golf removed from the Olympics?
Is men's golf Olympic team?
Who are the men's Olympic golfers?
| POS | PLAYER | TOT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | X.Schauffele | -18 |
| 2 | R.Sabbatini | -17 |
| 3 | C.T..Pan | -15 |
| T4 | C.Morikawa | -15 |
Is there an Olympic golf team?
Why does the US get 4 golfers in the Olympics?
Who won Olympic Golf 2016?
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Golf at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's individual.
| Men's golf at the Games of the XXXI Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Winning score | 268 (−16) |
| Medalists | |
| Justin Rose Great Britain Henrik Stenson Sweden Matt Kuchar United States | |
| 2020 → | |
Which golfers are going to Olympics?
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 are the Olympic golfers?
Thomas, Morikawa, Schauffele and DeChambeau Are US Olympic Golf Team. Qualifiers for Olympic golf have been announced and for the U.S. Team, it’s Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau who will carry the stars and stripes.
Who are the athletes on the US Olympic golf team?
Thomas, Morikawa, Schauffele and DeChambeau Are US Olympic Golf Team. Qualifiers for Olympic golf have been announced and for the U.S. Team, it’s Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau who will carry the stars and stripes. The alternates, in order, should any one of the four elect not to play, are Patrick Cantlay, ...
Who were the four alternates in the 2016 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. Medalists for the 2016 Olympics, where golf returned for the first time in more than 100 years, were Justin Rose ( England, gold medal), Henrik Stenson ( Sweden, silver medal) and Matt Kuchar ( U.S., ...
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, ...
Answer
The 2021 USA Ryder Cup team has been finalized. Six players qualified automatically: C Morikawa, D Johnson, B Dechambeau, B Koepka, J Thomas, and P Cantlay. Captain, Steve Stricker selected X Schauffele, T Finau, J Spieth, H English, and D Berger. This leaves one very notable big name out!
With his Captains Picks, Steve Stricker included in the team
Tony Finau (just missed automatic selection being 7 th in the rankings)
Notable exclusions include
Patrick Reed (Finished ranked 11 th and self proclaimed Captain America. Was his recent illness a consideration?)
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.
Is Morikawa a professional?
Morikawa has represented the United States as an amateur at the Arnold Palmer Cup (2017, 2018) and the Walker Cup (2017) but the upcoming Olympic Games will mark his first time representing the United States as a professional. Morikawa is a graduate of the University of California-Berkeley.
How many times has Danielle Kang won the LPGA?
Danielle Kang, 28, is a five-time LPGA Tour winner, with her first victory coming in major fashion at the 2017 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. In 2020, she won back-to-back events when the LPGA Tour returned to play following its pandemic-related hiatus, and she led the Tour in scoring at 70.08.
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.
Who won the 2010 Travelers Championship?
No. 5 in the current world rankings, Watson earned the first of his nine PGA Tour titles at the 2010 Travelers Championship, winning on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff against Corey Pavin and Scott Verplank.
When did Ryder become the youngest golfer?
He became the youngest U.S. Ryder Cup player in 2010 (20 years, 9 months). His first PGA Tour victory came at the 2012 Wells Fargo Championship, when he defeated Rory McIlroy and D.A. Points on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff. His career-best finishes in the major championships all came in 2014: tied for fifth at the Masters, ...
What was the best finish for a golfer in 2014?
His career-best finishes in the major championships all came in 2014: tied for fifth at the Masters, tied for second at the U.S. Open and The Open Championship and tied for third at the PGA Championship.
What was Reed's best finish in 2015?
Reed had a red-letter year in 2015, posting his best finishes at each of the four major tournaments: tied for 22nd at the Masters, tied for 14th at the U.S. Open, tied for 20th at The Open Championship and tied for 30th at the PGA Championship.
When is Reed's birthday?
Reed will celebrate his 26th birthday on Aug. 5, the day of the Opening Ceremony in Rio. A two-time All-American for Georgia Tech, Kuchar won the 1997 U.S. Amateur championship, then received the Haskins Award in 1998, recognizing him as the nation’s top collegiate golfer.
What year did Kuchar win the Haskins Award?
A two-time All-American for Georgia Tech, Kuchar won the 1997 U.S. Amateur championship, then received the Haskins Award in 1998 , recognizing him as the nation’s top collegiate golfer. That same, Kuchar he was the low amateur at both The Masters and the U.S. Open.
Who won the first gold medal in golf?
His wife, Sybi, was a tennis player at Georgia Tech. The United States won the first Olympic gold medal in men’s golf, presented to Charles Sands at the Paris 1900 Olympic Games. Three other Americans won medals on the links, all at the St. Louis 1904 Olympic Games: Chandler Egan claimed the silver medal and Burt McKinnie ...
