Has golf ever been an Olympic sport?

Golf was introduced to the Olympic scheme of games way back in the 1900 Paris Games, which was a significant milestone in the sport's history. However, even though it returned in 1904 for another year in the St. Louis Games, the sport was soon removed from the Olympics for over a century. After the long hiatus, it again made a comeback in the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Games and has continued since then!

This year, the Summer Olympics will be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11, and the golf tournament is set to take place from 1st August to the 10th of August at the Le Golf National in France near Paris.

Is golf considered an Olympic Sport?

Yes, golf is considered an Olympic sport. It started in 1900, but due to its fair ups and downs, it made a comeback in 2016 and has been consistent since then. This year, it will take place in Paris from the 1st of August till the 10th of August at the Le Golf National.

History of Golf as an Olympic Sport

The historic journey of golf in the Olympics goes back centuries. It was initially included in 1900 in the Paris Games, where Charles Sands won the first-ever trophy for men while representing the USA, and Margaret Abbott won the female category also while representing the USA. The next was held in St. Louis, where George Lyon won, but unfortunately, it was the last Olympic golf event for over a century to come.

The sport didn't disappear from the Olympic font due to one specific reason; there were various. It included a lack of funds, several organisational troubles, and even a lack of enthusiasm to tune in or show interest. After a lot of consideration, by the International Olympic Committee session in Copenhagen in 2009, the sport was re-introduced back to the crowd and added to the Olympic program. Since 2010, in Rio De Janeiro, the sport has been played in every Olympics.

This reintroduction of the sport was a huge blessing and win, as it brought renewed excitement for the sport and the Olympics. With the new era in Rio, then continuing to Tokyo, and now Paris, it shows great potential and promises its presence for all the years to come. The Olympics are also great for international golfers, who were brought to light, such as Xander Schauffele, Nelly Korda, Justin Rose and Inbee Park.