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Olympic Golf

Golf as an Olympic sport, contested at the Summer Olympic Games, returning to the Olympics in 2016 after a 112-year absence.
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Olympic Golf is the form of professional and amateur golf contested at the Summer Olympic Games. Olympic Golf returned to the Olympic Games in 2016 at Rio de Janeiro after a 112-year absence (previously held in 1900 and 1904). The Olympic Golf competition is organized by the International Golf Federation (IGF). Both men's and women's individual stroke play competitions are held over 72 holes. Olympic Golf medals are awarded to the top three finishers (gold, silver, bronze).

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"Olympic Gold."
"Olympic medal."
"Represented country."

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Origin

Olympic Golf was contested at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games and 1904 St. Louis Olympic Games before being dropped from the Olympic program. Olympic Golf returned to the Olympic Games in 2016 at Rio de Janeiro after a 112-year absence.

Rules & Context

The Olympic Golf competition is organized by the International Golf Federation (IGF). Both men's and women's individual stroke play competitions are held over 72 holes. Olympic Golf medals are awarded to the top three finishers (gold, silver, bronze).

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"Olympic Golf is the form of professional and amateur golf contested at the Summer Olympic Games. Olympic Golf returned to the Olympic Games in 2016 at Rio de Janeiro after a 112-year absence. The Olympic Golf competition is organized by the International Golf Federation (IGF). Both men's and women's individual stroke play competitions are held over 72 holes."

Frequently Asked Questions

When did golf return to the Olympics?

2016 Rio. Olympic Golf returned to the Olympic Games in 2016 at Rio de Janeiro after a 112-year absence. Previously held in 1900 Paris and 1904 St. Louis.

Who organizes Olympic Golf?

IGF. The Olympic Golf competition is organized by the International Golf Federation (IGF).

What's the format?

72-hole individual stroke play. Olympic Golf features 72-hole individual stroke play competitions for both men's and women's events.

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