Golf at the 2024 Summer Olympics: all you need to know, where and when the matches will take place

In a few days, on July 26, the 2024 Olympic Games will commence in Paris. The Dailysports team has prepared information about one of the tournament's disciplines – golf.

Golf at the 2024 Summer Olympics: What is the Format?

The Olympic golf competition includes events for both men and women. A total of 120 golfers, 60 men and 60 women, will participate. They were selected based on the official IGF World Ranking lists as of June 17, 2024 (for men), and June 24, 2024 (for women).

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The top 15 golfers in the world rankings secured their Olympic spots, adhering to the limit of four players per nation. Additionally, the IGF ensured that at least one golfer from the host country and each geographic region (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania) qualified. In total, representatives from 38 NOCs will participate in the 2024 Olympics.

Golf at the 2024 Summer Olympics: When and Where Will the Competitions Take Place?

The golf tournaments at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are scheduled to take place from August 1 to August 10 at Le Golf National in Guyancourt. The men's tournament will begin on August 1, followed by the women's tournament six days later.

Sixty golfers will compete over four rounds to vie for the title of Olympic champion. The courses are set for 72 holes in total. The winner will be the player who requires the fewest strokes, following standard golf rules.

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History of Golf at the Olympic Games

Golf is a relatively rare sport at the Olympic Games. It was first introduced and held in 1900, followed by a second event in 1904. The 1900 tournament was not initially considered part of the official Games. The 1908 tournament was canceled less than two days before it was scheduled to begin.

More than a century later, the Olympic Committee decided to reintegrate golf into the main program. It officially returned in 2016 and has since been held at every subsequent Olympic Games.

Americans are the most decorated nation in Olympic golf. American men have won nine medals, while American women have claimed four. Medals in men's golf have also been won by athletes from Great Britain, Canada, Slovakia, Sweden, and Taiwan. In women's golf, South Korea, New Zealand, Japan, and China have also won medals.

When and Where Will the Final Rounds Take Place?

All rounds for both men and women will be held at Le Golf National in Guyancourt.

The final round for men will take place on Sunday, August 4, starting at 9:00 AM Central European Time. The women's final round will occur on August 8, also starting at 9:00 AM CET.

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