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Who won the 2016 Olympic gold medal in golf?
Chris Carlson/Associated Press Justin Rose became the first player in 112 years to win an Olympic gold medal in golf Sunday, shooting a fourth-round 67 to win by two shots and complete his run to the top of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics podium.
Does Justin Rose have an Olympic gold medal in golf?
It's been three years since Rose triumphed in the 2013 U.S. Open, still the only major victory of his career to date, but an Olympic gold medal in golf is something no other living human can boast.
Where was the 2016 Olympic golf tournament held?
View of the Olympic Golf Course in Barra da Tijuca, the venue of the men's golf tournament. The men's golf tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics took place at the Olympic Golf Course ( Portuguese: Campo Olímpico de Golfe ), built within the Reserva de Marapendi in the Barra da Tijuca zone, between 11 and 14 August 2016.
How old is Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist Laura Kenny?
The 36-year-old Englishman bought into the Olympics from the outset, consistently expressing throughout 2016 how special it would be to win an Olympic medal.
How many wins did Rose and Stenson have in the Ryder Cup?
Rose and Stenson actually boast an impressive Ryder Cup pairing record of 6-2.
When did golf return to the Olympics?
Golf is no exception and, after a 112-year absence, it returned at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Will Rose be in the Olympics?
Despite the success, he won't be featuring at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, with Rose failing to qualify for the event after a number of disappointing results.
Who won the 2013 US Open?
The 2013 US Open champion comprised rounds of 67, 69, 65 and 67 to win by two shots from his good friend, Henrik Stenson.
How many birdies did Rose and Stenson score?
Back at the summit, Rose and Stenson went blow for blow in their showdown, and just as Rose sunk four birdies and a bogey on his front nine, his nearest opponent settled for a similar score fueled by three birdies.
How many birdies did Matt Kuchar have?
6 birdies, one eagle and the low round of the day. A 63 for Matt Kuchar has him in outright third as it stands. https://t.co/AqUJT2W0dM
How many birdies did Kuchar have on Day 4?
Although it wasn't good enough for a classier shade of medal, Kuchar did himself proud with a tournament-defining Day 4 display in Rio, as the official European Tour Twitter account touched on: The European Tour @EuropeanTour. 6 birdies, one eagle and the low round of the day.
Who was the first golfer to blink on the 18th hole?
It went down to the wire, and Stenson was the first to blink on the 18th after Rose's birdie, missing the putt he needed to stay even and ensuring fans wouldn't be treated to a sudden-death decider, per the Golf Paper:
Who is the BBC commentator on the success of the golf tournament in Rio?
The BBC's Francis Keogh commented on the success of the golf tournament in Rio following an enthralling competition over the course of the past week:
Who won the 2016 Olympics golf?
Olympic Men's Golf 2016: Medal Winners, Leaderboard Scores, Highlights, Reaction. Justin Rose became the first player in 112 years to win an Olympic gold medal in golf Sunday, shooting a fourth-round 67 to win by two shots and complete his run to the top of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics podium. Sweden's Henrik Stenson engaged in ...
Who was the last golfer to play in the 2016 Olympics?
Chris Carlson/Associated Press. Rose and Stenson were both among the last group, just behind Australia's Marcus Fraser, who capitulated on the final day with a score of 72, falling from gold-medal contender into a tie for fifth overall.
Did Johnny Miller see mosquitoes in Rio?
And Johnny Miller reported he didn’t see one mosquito in Rio. In short, some of the big names who didn’t come to Rio are probably having second thoughts -- especially if they follow those who did on social media. But at least, there’s always next year. Oh, right. Make that, there’s always 2020. -- AM
Did Reed win the 2016 PGA Tour?
Though he hasn't won in 2016, Reed is second on the PGA Tour in top 10s and has finished in the top 15 in four straight competitions. Don't be surprised if he makes some noise in this year's FedEx Cup. -- JB
Who designed the Rio golf course?
Arguably the only thing people felt certain about heading into the Olympic men’s golf competition was that the Rio course, designed by Gil Hanse and Amy Alcott and maintained by superintendent Neil Cleverly, would provide a picturesque and dramatic venue to host the sport’s return to the Games. Impressively, the course didn’t just live up to its pre-tournament hype, but exceeded it. While the winds never picked up to a pace that made the course show what Hanse described as its true teeth, the 16-under winning score was not a sign of a pushover. Rather it was the solid play from Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson. And considering the 63 it gave up to Matt Kuchar, well, Troon and Baltusrol yielded similar numbers, and that’s pretty good company for a course hosting its first event. -- RH
Changes in medals
On 18 August 2016, Kyrgyz weightlifter Izzat Artykov was stripped of his bronze medal in the men's 69 kg event after testing positive for strychnine. Luis Javier Mosquera of Colombia, who had been the fourth-place finisher before Artykov's disqualification, was moved into third place.
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