Who is on the US Olympic golf team?
Jul 27, 2021 · — Patrick Reed (@PReedGolf) July 25, 2021 Women's Team USA golf at Tokyo 2020 Four players will represent the US at both men's and women's golf competitions in Japan. Nelly Korda, Danielle Kang,...
Who is Thomas on the Olympic golf team?
Jun 30, 2021 · 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) have each qualified to ...
Who are the female American golfers playing in the Olympics?
Jul 24, 2021 · But which male golfers will represent the United States? The qualification period for the Olympics ended after the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, which was …
Who is on Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics?
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.
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.
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.
Who is the No. 2 golfer in the world?
The participants were determined by the Olympic Golf Ranking, which is based off the world ranking. Dustin Johnson, the world’s No. 2 player, announced earlier this year that he would not play in Tokyo, citing a heavy travel schedule, in part. The roster was finalized once the players accepted the invitation.
Where is Justin Thomas playing in 2021?
Jun 18, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Justin Thomas plays a shot from a bunker on the 18th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course.
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 Justin Thomas?
Thomas is the first former Alabama golfer to ever make the team. Former Alabama men's golfer Justin Thomas has been named a member of the 60 golfers that will be competing at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Thomas will be representing his home country of the United States.
Where is the Kasumigaseki Country Club?
1 at Kasumigaseki Country Club, a private club located in Saitama which is about 40 miles northwest of Tokyo. As the top-ranking American in the Official World Golf Rankings, Thomas will represent the USA as the first Alabama men’s golfer to compete in the Olympic Games, ...
Who is the leading golfer in 2021?
Betting odds are now available via the major USA online sportsbooks for which American golfers will make up the team. The leading candidate is Justin Thomas, who previously played for the US in the Ryder Cup. Fellow Americans Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Dustin Johnson also all have favored odds. The selection process for the 2021 ...
Who won the US Open in 2020?
DeChambeau won the 2020 US Open, with Johnson claiming his green jacket at the 2020 Masters. Now, those looking to bet on golf at the 2021 Olympics will be able to choose who will be representing the Red White and Blue at the most popular online sportsbooks.
Will the Olympics be postponed in 2021?
LAS VEGAS – With the Olympic Games being postponed from 2020 and 2021, odds are now available for who will make the second-ever golf Team USA. Representing the United States of America is a massive honor for anyone, and there will be strong competition for who will make up Team USA in Tokyo.
Collin Morikawa
It’s hard to imagine a golfer you’d want representing your country right now more than Collin Morikawa. The 24-year-old just won his second major championship in eight tries at the Open Championship at Royal St. George’s, and he showed incredible poise beyond his years down the stretch to close it out.
Xander Schauffele
Right behind Morikawa on the odds board is fellow American, Xander Schauffele, at +900. And he absolutely deserves to be.
Justin Thomas
Those 3 letters “USA” mean a lot to me. So lucky, honored, and privileged to get the chance to represent and play for my country. The reality is setting in. @olympics are next week!!!! Let’s go @teamusa 🇺🇸 https://t.co/OdP8i8V4E7
Patrick Reed
Patrick Reed was a late addition to Team USA’s golf roster this year. World No. 6 Bryson DeChambeau was originally scheduled to be the fourth member of the team, but a positive COVID-19 test knocked him out of the competition. Reed will be taking his place in Tokyo.
