Aug 10th, 2016 Article
And they're off at the Olympics
And they're off at the Olympic golf, as Brazil’s Adilson da Silva took the opening tee shot this morning to end golf’s 112-year absence from the games.
Aug 10th, 2016 Article
Great Olympic golf ad from Michelob ULTRA
Michelob ULTRA have produced a great little ad to show their support for the American Olympic golf team in Rio de Janeiro.
Aug 19th, 2016 Article
Maria Verchenova shoots course record 62
GolfPunk Swingin’ Siren, Maria Verchenova, has blazed it up on the final day of the Women’s Olympic golf, shooting a course record 62.
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.
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.
Aug 7th, 2015 Article
Aussie Olympics Debate
There’s an interesting debate going on right now between some of Australia’s top players. A year out from golf’s return to the Olympics, Adam Scott and Jason Day have differing views on the new competition. Scott is not ruling out a no-show, while Day can’t wait to have a go at getting a gold medal round his neck.
Aug 24th, 2016 Article
Why the Olympic no-shows should forget about 2020
When I first heard that golf was going to be back for the 2016 Olympics I genuinely thought it was fantastic news, a massive opportunity for the sport to make a big and sudden impact on the game. Finally here was an chance to showcase the great game to the entire world.
Feb 27th, 2016 Article
Olympic test event for Brazilians only
The test event scheduled for Friday March 8th will be closed to the public, and will only feature nine Brazilian players. The event will only feature five men and four women porfessionals in a stroke play format. Another missed opportunity?
Dec 1st, 2016 Article
What's the future for the Olympic golf course?
As we reported earlier in the week the Olympic golf course has been practically deserted, and there are problems with the operator. So what is the future for the course?
Aug 15th, 2016 Article
Will Justin Rose inspire a new generation of golfers?
England Golf believes Justin Rose’s spectacular gold medal at the Rio Olympics will inspire people in the UK to try golf for the first time.
Aug 13th, 2016 Article
‘The Hitler Trophy’
Golf is back in the Olympic Games in 2016 for the first time since 1904. However, it did actually make another little-known appearance around the notorious Berlin Games of 1936. This new book tells this intriguing story.
Aug 12th, 2016 Article
Crocodiles lurk on the Olympic course
Crocodiles are lurking on the course at Rio. Here's the proof.
