Big Guy Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I was doing some searching trying to find out how golf is going to be treated in the coming Olympis Summer Games: http://www.igfgolf.org/olympic-games/qualification-system/ Olympic Qualifications - The IOC has restricted the IGF to an Olympic field of 60 players for each of the men’s and women’s competition. The IGF will utilise the official world golf rankings to create the Olympic golf rankings as a method of determining eligibility. The top-15 world-ranked players will be eligible for the Olympics, with a limit of four players from a given country. Beyond the top-15, players will be eligible based on the world rankings, with a maximum of two eligible players from each country that does not already have two or more players among the top-15. Qualification will be based on world ranking as of 11 July 2016, with a total of 60 players qualifying in each of the men's and women's events. The top 15 players of each gender will qualify, with a limit of four golfers per country that can qualify this way. The remaining spots will go the highest-ranked players from countries that do not already have two golfers qualified. The IGF has guaranteed that at least one golfer from the host nation and each geographical region (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania) will qualify. The IGF posts weekly lists of qualifiers based on current rankings for men and women. A proposal was made to have a 72-hole individual stroke play tournament with the official rules of golf. In the event of a tie for any of the first three positions, a three-hole playoff will determine the medal winners. Under these conditions, who will represent Canada and what are our chances at a medal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Graham Delaet and David Hearn are both ranked Canadian golfers on the men's side. Brooke Henderson is a Canadian prodigy on the women's side. She's only a teenager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal 9000 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Graham Delaet and David Hearn are both ranked Canadian golfers on the men's side. Brooke Henderson is a Canadian prodigy on the women's side. She's only a teenager. Brooke is our best hope for a medal, but If I had to make a wager, I'd say that the american men will prevail and on the women's side, it'll be Korea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Brooke is our best hope for a medal, but If I had to make a wager, I'd say that the american men will prevail and on the women's side, it'll be Korea. You don't think a certain Northern Irish golfer named Rory or an Aussie named Jason have a shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal 9000 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 You don't think a certain Northern Irish golfer named Rory or an Aussie named Jason have a shot? Sure, I do. I also think an Aussie named Lydia has a pretty good shot. But, In going with the numbers, I'd bet on US for men, Korea for women. Tell you what, You take McIlroy and Day, I'll take the Americans (Spieth, Fowler, Watson and Johnson) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 To be included in the Olympics, they should at least be playing speed golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 The top four male golfers have bowed out of the Olympics. Rory Mcilroy basically says that Olympic golf is irrelevant. http://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/comment-rory-mcilroys-blunt-olympic-honesty-was-a-massive-slap-in-the-face-to-two-irish-legends-34878401.html "I don’t feel like I’ve let the game down at all. I didn’t get into golf to try to grow the game, I tried to get into golf to win championships and win major championships," said McIlroy. "I’m very happy with the decision I’ve made, I have no regrets about it. I’ll probably watch the Olympics, but I’m not sure golf will be one of the events I’ll watch." When asked what events he would watch, McIlroy added: "I'll watch track and field, swimming, diving - you know, ones that matter." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 The top four male golfers have bowed out of the Olympics. Rory Mcilroy basically says that Olympic golf is irrelevant. http://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/comment-rory-mcilroys-blunt-olympic-honesty-was-a-massive-slap-in-the-face-to-two-irish-legends-34878401.html He also wants to have healthy babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 He also wants to have healthy babies. Zikka virus concerns are a cop out. None of the Women golfers are bowing out because of Zikka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Olympic golf is as relevant as those who play it think it is. For me, it's a ridiculous addition to the olympics. Like Tennis, and Beach Volleyball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Zikka virus concerns are a cop out. None of the Women golfers are bowing out because of Zikka. Perhaps they should. No one really knows much about Zika but the Brazilians pretend to. Besides. Golfers aren't as passionate about representing their country as Canadian hockey players are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Perhaps they should. No one really knows much about Zika but the Brazilians pretend to. Besides. Golfers aren't as passionate about representing their country as Canadian hockey players are. Well your second point is the pertinent one. That being said, the Ryder Cup is a big deal. Zika is a weak excuse and not the one Rory is using. You can be exposed to it going to Mexico or Jamaica for vacation, don't see people not doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Well your second point is the pertinent one. That being said, the Ryder Cup is a big deal. Zika is a weak excuse and not the one Rory is using. You can be exposed to it going to Mexico or Jamaica for vacation, don't see people not doing that. If I recall Rory did mention that at one time in the press. I will have to dig it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 If I recall Rory did mention that at one time in the press. I will have to dig it up. The reason I bumped this thread is that he basically said, today, that Olympic Golf doesn't matter and he won't even watch. I'd like to see how many female athletes aren't going citing Zika. They actually stand to suffer from getting it. Just millionaire athletes where the Olympics aren't the pinnacle of their sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) The reason I bumped this thread is that he basically said, today, that Olympic Golf doesn't matter and he won't even watch. It's a personal decision. I'd like to see how many female athletes aren't going citing Zika. They actually stand to suffer from getting it. Just millionaire athletes where the Olympics aren't the pinnacle of their sport. I have no problem with him bowing out. Why do you have a problem with it?It's a personal decision. Edited July 13, 2016 by WestCoastRunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 If I recall Rory did mention that at one time in the press. I will have to dig it up. I think it was because his wife was pregnant? Could be I'm mixing him up with someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 He's right...Olympic golf does not matter to pro players...or much of the audience. Gives more team opportunities to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I have no problem with him bowing out. Why do you have a problem with it? It's a personal decision. Did I say I did? Just don't believe it's cuz of Zika. I didn't start this thread, but I thought I'd contribute to it because of this frank assessment of the tournament by Rory. Also the PGA isn't suspending their schedule for the Olympics, like the LPGA is, so anyone that goes will be forgoing purse money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Growing pains. The Olympics has never been a motivation for golfers but that will change. Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup is the ultimate for them when it comes to international competition. There isn't a golfer alive who would turn down a spot on those teams. When tennis was brought back into the Olympics in 1988, a lot of the top men players didn't show up the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guy Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Perhaps there should be a transition phase to bring golf into the Olympic Games: Footgolf Recently, a local golf course expanded to include a 9 hole footgolf course. My children and grandchildren were in town, all are golfers so they decided to try the course. I observed in a cart and everyone had a hilarious and enjoyable time. I would recommend it to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Golf shouldn't be an Olympic sport. I played yesterday.... Front 9 was bad, back 9 was good. Which is usually the opposite of what happens... Plus the back 9 of this course has the harder of the holes. If my front 9 would have matched the back 9, it would have easily been my best round ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Golf shouldn't be an Olympic sport. I played yesterday.... Front 9 was bad, back 9 was good. Which is usually the opposite of what happens... Plus the back 9 of this course has the harder of the holes. If my front 9 would have matched the back 9, it would have easily been my best round ever. That doesn't justify why it shouldn't be an Olympic sport. Should any sport with a lucrative pro league or leagues be an Olympic sport since it's supposed to be an amateur competition? Of course that would eliminate Track, Boxing, Soccer and Sailing. Edited July 13, 2016 by Boges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guy Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) I wonder how many golfers are passing on the Olympics because of the stringent testing for all kinds of performance enhancing drugs in Olympics - much more detailed than on the pro golf tour. Edited July 13, 2016 by Big Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 I wonder how many golfers are passing on the Olympics because of the stringent testing for all kinds of performance enhancing drugs in Olympics - much more detailed than on the pro golf tour. None. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guy Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 None. Interesting opinion - why then did Rory Mcllroy call for more intensive testing for the pro golf tour during his declaration for not going to Rio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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