The U.S. has three of the top 10 ranked golfers heading to the Olympics, with Nelly Korda entering the Olympics ranked No. 1. Fellow Americans Danielle Kang and Lexi Thompson are No. 5 and No. 9, respectively. South Korea has four of the top 10 ranked golfers heading to Tokyo.
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Who is on Team USA’s golf team at the Olympics?
Aug 03, 2021 · 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....
Who is playing in the 2021 Olympics in golf?
Jul 15, 2021 · The US were able to qualify with 8 players 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.
Which American golfers are eligible to compete in the Tokyo Olympics?
Nelly Korda is currently the United States' top-ranked women's golfer. The 22-year-old won her first major tournament Sunday at the Women's PGA Championship while her sister Jessica, ranked No. 13 in the world, clinched the United States' final Olympic qualification spot in …
How excited should we be about the US Olympic golf team?
Jun 21, 2021 · There will be three new medalists as the 2016 trio (Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson, Matt Kuchar) failed to qualify this time around. One of the new players in …
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 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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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.
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.
How many times has Matt Kuchar won the PGA Tour?
Matt Kuchar, 38, of Sea Island, Georgia, is a seven-time PGA TOUR winner, including THE PLAYERS Championship in 2012. His most recent title came at the 2014 RBC Heritage.
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.
