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 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.
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.
Where is Matt Kuchar?
The Spring, Texas, native was a member of two NCAA National Championship teams while at Augusta University. 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 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.
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.
Bryson DeChambeau
The 2020 U.S. Open champ and current World No. 6 is pumped about representing the red, white and blue. “I have not missed an opportunity,” he said earlier this month of playing for Team USA. “Hopefully I can get that gold.”
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, ...
