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Aug 13th, 2016 Article

Justin Rose wins Olympic Gold

In a thrilling final round it all came down the 18th, as Rose and Stenson fought it out toe to toe. A beautiful shot into the green from Rose sent the ball within a couple of feet of the hole. Stenson bogeyed and Rose won by 2. 

Jul 15th, 2016 Article

Squash irked by Olympic golfer withdrawals

The growing number of leading golfers withdrawing from the Rio Olympics has disappointed the sport of squash, Professional Squash Association (PSA) chief executive Alex Gough has said.

Jan 24th, 2017 Article

More Olympic golf controversy

There’s more Olympic golf controversy as a Japanese non–profit group has demanded the golf tournament of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics be moved from the Kasumigaseki Country Club, which does not accept women as full members.

Nov 18th, 2015 Article

Adam Scott Holiday or Olympics?

Adam Scott confirmed today that he is by no means certain to play at the Olympics in Rio next year, even if he does qualify. He’s also been highly critical of the organisers for not including a team event, something we’ve been crying out for as well.

Jan 28th, 2017 Article

IOC calls for change at Olympic golf venue

The International Olympic Committee has officially requested the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games organizers to address the issue of Kasumigaseki Country Club, the scheduled Olympic golf venue that does not extend full memberships to women.

Mar 11th, 2016 Article

Adam Scott Now Set For Rio Olympics After About Turn

Adam Scott has seemingly changed his mind about playing in the 2016 Olympics, according to former British Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch, who will captain the Australian team in Rio later this year.

Jan 27th, 2016 Article

Tim Henman on the Olympics

Tim Henman was at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship last week, and mingled with the golfers to listen to their frankly rather diverse views about golf being in this year’s Olympics.

Nov 25th, 2015 Article

Jordan on the Olympics

Jordan Speith will be treating the Olympics in 2016 as if were  “a fifth major.” And he really wants to enjoy the whole experience, which is what the Olympics is all about for competitors. 

Feb 7th, 2017 Article

Host club for Japan Olympics fails to resolve women's issue

The Kasumigaseki Country Club, host golf club for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, has failed to reach a decision about ending a ban on women as full members, with the head of its board of directors calling the situation "a nuisance."

Aug 10th, 2016 Article

Marcus Fraser leads the Olympic golf

Australia’s Marcus Fraser was the surprise leader on day one of the Olympic golf, when he shot an eight under 63. But Stenson is lurking.