As golf was preparing to make its return to the Olympic program last summer after a 112-year absence, there was pressure to make sure the men’s and women’s tournaments in Rio de Janeiro were a hit. After all, less than a year later, the International Olympic Committee would vote on golf’s fate past the 2020 […]
2020 Olympic golf host club delays vote on accepting female members
February 8, 2017 by
Peter Dawson helped shepherd golf to a successful Olympic return in 2016. (Getty Images) Kasumigaseki Country Club, which is set to host the men’s and women’s golf tournaments in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, has delayed a vote on ending its all-male membership policy. The vote stalled Tuesday, with the head of the club’s board […]
Rory McIlroy unlikely to compete in 2020 Olympic golf tournament
January 14, 2017 by
Rory McIlroy has said he “resents” the Olympics for forcing him into an awkward choice. (Getty Images) Don’t expect to see Rory McIlroy in the Parade of Nations at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Ahead of this week’s BMW SA Open in South Africa, the reigning FedEx Cup champion said he doesn’t intend to […]
Justin Rose awarded with MBE after Olympic gold in 2016
January 1, 2017 by
Justin Rose celebrates winning the Olympic gold medal in golf. (Getty Images) Justin Rose didn’t have his best year in 2016, but he certainly had a memorable one, capped by winning the first men’s Olympic golf gold medal in 112 years. Rose’s Rio triumph in a great duel against Henrik Stenson was one of the […]
Rio mayor's assets frozen as Olympic golf course future remains stalled
December 12, 2016 by
The future of the Olympic golf course isn’t clear. (Getty Images) The saga that is the Olympic golf course in Rio de Janeiro has taken another turn, and it only further confuses who precisely is responsible for ensuring the Gil Hanse-designed track’s post-Games future. On Friday, a Brazilian judge froze the assets of Rio mayor […]
McIlroy happy to be 'proven somewhat wrong' about Olympic golf
August 25, 2016 by
Rory McIlroy was pleasantly surprised by Olympic golf. (Getty Images) Rory McIlroy was one of the most vocal — and blunt — pro golf voices that didn’t appear supportive of golf’s return to the Olympics. The four-time major winner said he would be watching the “sports that matter,” rather than golf’s first Olympic event in […]
Inbee Park two clear heading into women's Olympic finale
August 21, 2016 by
Inbee Park has a two-shot lead through three rounds in Rio. (Getty Images) Inbee Park is a round away from winning the first women’s Olympic golf gold medal since 1900. The seven-time major winner carries a two-shot lead into the final round in Rio de Janeiro, leading over American Gerina Piller and world No. 1 […]
Ariya Jutanugarn continues roll, takes Day 1 lead at Olympic tourney
August 18, 2016 by
Ariya Jutanugarn set the pace on Day 1 in Rio. (Getty Images) Medal count | Olympic schedule | Olympic news Two weeks off didn’t change anything for Ariya Jutanugarn. The 20-year-old Thai won the Ricoh Women’s British Open for her first major title and fourth win of the season in her pre-Olympic tune-up. Then on […]
LPGA star Lewis would advocate for team portion to Olympic golf
August 17, 2016 by
Stacy Lewis prepares for the women’s Olympic golf tournament. (Getty Images) One of the drags on golf’s return to the Olympics — at least within golf circles — was the format of the two 60-player tournaments that would unfold in Rio. Yet another 72-hole, stroke-play, no-cut event? Don’t we have enough of those? Many in […]
Justin Rose wins first Olympic gold medal in golf in 112 years
August 15, 2016 by
Justin Rose celebrates winning the Olympic gold medal in golf. (Getty Images) Justin Rose is a U.S. Open winner and now an Olympic gold medalist, winning the men’s Olympic golf tournament on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro in a thriller of a duel against Henrik Stenson. The Briton prevailed with a two-shot win on the […]
