USA GOLF names seven athletes to 2016 United States Olympic Team
| Athlete | Residence | Age | Olympic Golf Ranking |
| Bubba Watson | Pensacola, Florida | 37 | 1 |
| Rickie Fowler | Jupiter, Florida | 27 | 3 |
| Patrick Reed | Spring, Texas | 25 | 7 |
| Matt Kuchar | Sea Island, Georgia | 38 | 8 |
Who is on the US Olympic golf team?
Jun 30, 2021 · On the USA Golf men’s team are Justin Thomas (No. 2 in the Olympic Golf Ranking), Collin Morikawa (No. 3), Xander Schauffele (No. 4) and Bryson DeChambeau (No. 5). On the women’s side, Nelly ...
Which Alabama golfers are playing in the Olympics?
Jul 27, 2021 · Justin Thomas will also be making his Olympic Games debut for Team USA. The 28-year-old won the Players Championship earlier this season, and he’s notched five top-10 finishes in 19 starts. Thomas enters the tournament as the winningest American on the squad with 14 career PGA Tour victories.
How excited should we be about the US Olympic golf team?
Aug 03, 2021 · By: Dylan Dethier August 3, 2021 Four female golfers are representing Team USA at the Olympics, and they're among the favorites to medal in Tokyo. Getty Images When the women’s Olympic competition...
Who are the female American golfers playing in the Olympics?
Jun 22, 2021 · 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, which debuted in Rio at the 2016...
Who are the US Olympic golfers 2021?
How Team USA men's golfers did at 2021 Olympics and what they said about the experienceXander Schauffele. ... Collin Morikawa. ... Patrick Reed. ... Justin Thomas.Aug 1, 2021
Who are the US golfers in the Olympics?
In This StoryLexi Thompson. Golf.Danielle Kang. Golf.Jessica Korda. Golf.Nelly Korda. Golf.Xander Schauffele. Golf.Aug 7, 2021
How did USA do in golf at the Olympics?
Xander Schauffele of the United States has won the Olympic men's individual stroke play competition after four rounds of action saw him finish on -18. The 27-year-old Californian ended the gold medal hopes of Slovakia's Rory Sabbatini with a nerve-free final putt, with the latter ending the final round on -17.Aug 1, 2021
Why does the US get 4 golfers in the Olympics?
The U.S. sent four because it has several players in the top-15; if a country has four players in the top-15, it can send that many. Morikawa is down for team play at the Olympics.Jul 30, 2021
Who is the No. 1 female golfer in the world?
Nelly Korda , 22, moved to No. 1 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings after taking her first major title last week at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. It was the sixth LPGA Tour title of her career and came immediately following a victory the previous week at the Meijer LPGA Classic.
How many times has Justin Thomas won the PGA?
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. The Louisville, Kentucky native who resides in Jupiter, Florida has won three times since the beginning of 2020 and has competed for the United States on one Ryder Cup team (2018) ...
How many times has Xander Schauffele won the PGA Tour?
Xander Schauffele, 27, is a four-time PGA TOUR winner, including the 2019 Sentry Tournament of Champions and the 2017 TOUR Championship. The San Diego, California native and Las Vegas, Nevada resident has been one of the most consistent players on the PGA TOUR having finished second in the FedExCup each of the last two seasons.
How many LPGA Tour wins does Lexi Thompson have?
Lexi Thompson, 26, is the only returning member of Team USA from the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she tied for 19th. Thompson has 11 career LPGA Tour victories, including a major title at the 2014 ANA Inspiration, and had at least one win each year from 2013 to 2019.
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. She won the 2018 Honda LPGA Thailand less than three months after major jaw surgery to alleviate chronic migraines and pain.
How many PGA Tour wins does Bryson DeChambeau have?
Bryson DeChambeau, 27, has eight PGA TOUR victories, most recently at the 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. He won his first major championship at the 2020 U.S. Open and has represented the United States in professional team competition on two occasions: the Ryder Cup (2018) and the Presidents Cup (2019).
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.
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.
Who is the USOPC chief of sport performance?
“We are thrilled to welcome these world class players to Team USA and excited to watch them compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games,” said Rick Adams, USOPC chief of sport performance.
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.
When did Emma Thompson compete in the Olympics?
Thompson competed in 2016 at Rio de Janeiro and tied for 19th. Golf is a recent addition to the Olympics menu. It was contested among the men in 1900 and 1904 — women played an individual event only in 1900 — before it returned in Rio.
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 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.
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 ...
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.
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.
Is Thomas a golfer?
Thomas marks the first time that a former Alabama golfer has been named an Olympian on the team. Thomas currently sits at the top American in the Official World Golf Rankings. He competed for the Crimson Tide from 2010-2012 and will join three other male U.S. golfers on the country's Olympic team: Bryson DeChambeau, ...
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.”
