Written by Edward Colman on Monday 15 August 2016
Great Britain’s Justin Rose claimed golf’s first Olympic gold medal for 112 years after edging out Open champion Henrik Stenson in a thrilling final-round battle in Rio. Rose carded a closing 67 at Reserva de Marapendi to finish 16 under par and two shots ahead of Ryder Cup partner Stenson, with American Matt Kuchar claiming bronze after a superb 63. The outcome...
Written by PA Sport Staff on Friday 12 August 2016
A hole-in-one from Britain’s Justin Rose capped a memorable return to the Olympics as golf’s absent stars received a reminder of what they were missing. Concerns over the Zika virus, security and a packed schedule meant none of the world’s top four players were competing in Rio, with more than 20 male players opting out of the 72-hole strokeplay event. But International...
Written by PA Sport Staff on Thursday 11 August 2016
Rose targets Rio glory despite disappointment over the number of withdrawals. Justin Rose has led the counter arguments to Rory McIlroy’s suggestion Olympic golf does not matter to elite players. McIlroy, who has opted not to play in Rio this summer, has said he may not even watch the upcoming Olympic golf tournament and instead view “stuff that matters” at the Games. The...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 10 August 2016
Danny Willett has been backed to return from this summer’s Olympic Games with a Silver Medal according to the Gracenote Virtual Medal Table. Open Champion Henrik Stenson is predicted to win the gold medal in the men’s individual event, one of only two Gold Medals predicted for Sweden while American Bubba Watson is tipped to take the Bronze Medal. In the Women’s...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 3 August 2016
When it comes to inspirational leaders, there are few better than Paul McGinley, who drew plenty of plaudits after captaining Europe to victory in the 2014 Ryder Cup. This summer, he will reprise the role for Ireland’s Olympic team and is one of the few who have played the Rio course. We sat down with Ireland’s skipper to find out what...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 3 August 2016
Team GB’s Golf Coach sat down for an exclusive chat and he was candid with his views, here’s what he had to say… What did it mean to be offered the role? It was a ‘ fist pump’ moment. I got the call two Christmases ago and it was obviously an honour and a great privilege. How many are in the team? It’s a...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 2 August 2016
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on golf’s potential. It’s been far from plain sailing since golf secured its place in the Olympic Games for Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, so who better than the IOC President Thomas Bach to provide an insight into what the future holds for the sport… What will golf need to show to stay on the Olympic...