How does golf work in the Olympics? Format, schedule, and more

While golf was one of the first modern sports to have its rules set in 1744, it did not become an Olympic sport until 2016.

Before appearing in the Rio Games, golf, which was invented in Scotland, had been featured in the Olympic programs only twice — 1900 and 1904.

After more than a century, golf has become one of the major sports of the Olympics. Some of the sport’s biggest names, including world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler, will be in Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Games.

Here’s everything you need to know about Olympic golf.

When will golf be played at the 2024 Summer Olympics?

The men’s tournament will be held from August 1-4, while the women’s tournament will be held from August 7-10.

Where will golf be played at the 2024 Summer Olympics?

The golf tournament will be held at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, just outside Paris.

What is the format of the golf competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics?

The Olympic golf tournament will be similar to events on the PGA and LPGA Tours. The tournament will be a singles tournament consisting of 72 holes played over four days. The golfer with the lowest cumulative score at the end of four rounds will win the gold medal. Second and third place winners will receive silver and bronze medals.

Who was able to play for Team USA?

Men

Scottie Scheffler

Wyndham Clark

Collin Morikawa

Xander Schauffele

Women

Lilia Vu

Rose Zhang

Who won gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics?

American Xander Schauffele won the men’s gold medal, while Nelly Korda won gold for the US women’s.

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