Tokyo 2020 Olympic Golf: Medals, Results, and Highlights
Full Coverage of the Golfing Event
Medal Winners and Results
The golf competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics featured two events: individual competitions for men and women. The men's event was won by Xander Schauffele of the United States, with Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia taking silver and Hideki Matsuyama of Japan earning bronze. In the women's event, Nelly Korda of the United States took gold, followed by Mone Inami of Japan with silver and Lydia Ko of New Zealand with bronze.
Photo and Video Highlights
Check out our gallery of photos and videos capturing the medal-winning moments and other highlights from the golf tournament. Witness the thrilling shots, emotional celebrations, and the camaraderie among the world's top golfers.
No-Cut Format Explained
Unlike many other Olympic events, the golf competition at the Tokyo Olympics featured a "no-cut" format. This meant that all golfers who qualified for the tournament were guaranteed to play all four rounds, regardless of their performance in the first two rounds. This format was implemented to ensure that all golfers had a fair chance to compete for medals.
Xander Schauffele's Triumph
Xander Schauffele's victory in the men's golf event was a major upset. As the tournament began, many experts predicted that Rory Sabbatini or Hideki Matsuyama would take home the gold medal. However, Schauffele played consistently throughout the four rounds and ultimately prevailed with a one-stroke victory.
American Dominance
The United States enjoyed great success in the golf competition at the Tokyo Olympics, winning both the men's and women's gold medals. This marked the first time that the United States had swept the golf gold medals at the Olympics since 1904.
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