Golf at the Summer Olympic Games 2016

[Dragon 1,844]

14 hours ago, Dennis said:

The two Dutch women did not meet the criteria of the Dutch NOC and will therefore not be present in Rio.

Brazil and Ireland inherit their places

[hckošice 14,822]

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WOMEN´S

• Klára SPILKOVÁ (Individual)

[Benolympique 2,398]

GOLF

Hommes
BOURDY Grégory Individuel GOLF BORDELAIS (33)
QUESNE Julien Individuel LES AISSES GOLF (45)
Femmes
ICHER Karine Individuelle GOLF CLUB DU VAL DE L’INDRE (36)
NOCERA PUCET Gwladys Individuelle GOLF DU SPORTING CLUB DE VICHY (03)

[mrv86 3,138]

Mexican Committee has confirmed that Rodolfo Cazaubon will compete in Rio, as one of the quotas was reallocated (apparently that of the second Philippine golfer. (source)

[George_D 1,205]

Thats true, another reason that this sport shouldnt be in Olympic program
 

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Male golfers are withdrawing from next month’s Olympic Games because there is no prize money on offer and not due to concerns over the Zika virus, Rio 2016 President Carlos Nuzman has claimed.

 

http://www.insidethegames.biz/

[hukbrazil 18]

Like this:

 

[Agger 1,662]

4 hours ago, George_D said:

Thats true, another reason that this sport shouldnt be in Olympic program
 

http://www.insidethegames.biz/

I honestly don't think that's anywhere near the Main reason. I would say that it's mainly due to scheduling. The PGA and European tours don't take a Break for the Olympics. The women's Tours do

[Joshi 123]

At least the womens field will be strong with practically all the big names playing. At the very least Stenson will represent Sweden the newly crowned British Open champ, that's good news. 

[DaniSRB 899]

Camilo Villegas withdraws  

[dareza 911]

I hope this is the last time that golf will be on OG.

 

Im sick of this really.