Men’s Golf Preview at the Tokyo Olympic Games
COURSE: Kasumigaseki Country Club (East Course)
LOCATION: Saitama, Japan
ARCHITECT(S): Tom and Logan Fazio, redesign 2016
YARDAGE: 7,447
PAR: 71
DEFENDING OLYMPIC CHAMPION: Justin Rose (GBR), Gold Medal, 2016
SOCIAL MEDIA: #OlympicGames #Olympics @OlympicGolf #Tokyo2020
OFFICIAL SITE: International Golf Federation (link)
Olympic Golf Tournament Format
The Olympic golf competition consists of a 72-hole individual stroke play tournament for men’s and women’s events (four rounds scheduled over four consecutive days). Scores are cumulative from round to round. The players with the lowest aggregate scores will be awarded the gold, silver and bronze medals respectively.
There are 60 players each in the men’s and women’s events for a total of 120 athletes.
There is no cut.
If necessary, playoffs shall be on a hole-by-hole basis immediately following the conclusion of the final round, or on the following day if the IGF chief referee determines that darkness, weather or other conditions preclude conducting a playoff on the day of the final round. The play-off shall commence on a sequence of holes as approved by the IGF Chief Referee and identified prior to the competition beginning.
If two players are tied for the first position, a play-off will be conducted to determine the gold and silver medals. If three or more players are tied for the first position, a playoff will be conducted to determine the gold, silver and bronze medals. If two or more players are tied for the second position, a playoff will be conducted to determine the silver and bronze medals. If two or more players are tied for the third position, a play-off will be conducted for the bronze medal. In any case, only one gold, one silver and one bronze medal will be awarded.
Gold, silver and bronze medals are the prizes for Olympic success. There is no prize money awarded.
The tournament is considered an official event on the PGA’s European Tour and a victory calls for full status. The winner of the tournament receives a one-year exemption into the major championships and the PGA Tour Players Championship.
How to Watch
TV COVERAGE: NBC Sports has exclusive US rights to the Tokyo Olympics. Since the Golf Channel is owned and operated by NBC, the sport of Olympic Golf will air on Golf Channel, live in the USA.
(Broadcast times converted to (EDT)
Wednesday, July 28: 6:30pm (EDT) to Thursday 3:00am (EDT) – Golf Channel
Thursday, July 29: 6:30pm (EDT) to Friday 3:00am (EDT) – Golf Channel
Friday, July 30: 6:30pm (EDT) to Saturday 3:00am (EDT) – Golf Channel
Saturday, July 31: 6:30pm (EDT) to Sunday 3:30am (EDT) – Golf Channel
Field Update, Tee Times, Leaderboard
Bryson DeChambeau (USA)/out – Patrick Reed (USA)/in
Jon Rahm (ESP)/out – Jorge Campillo (ESP)/in
Field of Olympians: (link)
Tee Times: (link)
Leaderboard: (link)
Tee Times are local. Saitama, Japan is 13 hours ahead of (EDT).