Return of Olympic Golf in 2016
Golf returned to the Olympic program for the first time since 1904 at the 2016 Rio Games. The event featured individual competitions for men and women, played over 72 holes of stroke play at the Olympic Golf Course in Barra da Tijuca.
Format and Competition
Players competed in a 72-hole stroke play format, with the lowest total determining the medalists. The top 60 qualified athletes from each gender participated, with the host country guaranteed spots. A final round on Sunday decided the medals.
Medal Results and Legacy
Justin Rose of Great Britain won the men's gold, while Inbee Park of South Korea claimed the women's gold. The event marked golf's reintegration after a long absence and was viewed as a test for future Olympic inclusion. For more details, visit the official Olympic summary at https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/rio-2016/results/golf.
