NEWS: Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa Among Olympic Qualifiers

After being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s almost time for the Olympics. The best athletes in the world are headed to Tokyo – July 23rd – August 8th. 

It was announced today that Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Bryson DeChambeau, and Xander Schauffele have qualified to represent the United States in the Games. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“I’m so excited. Obviously, it’s a little consolation to not winning here this week, but I’m going to go and play. It’s going to be one of the best things of my life. To think back that I was an amateur two years ago, literally two years ago, and to be on this team and to be heading to Tokyo puts a smile on my face. I’m really excited.”                     

– Collin Morikawa (after the conclusion of the US Open)

Teams were allowed 4 players if all of them are ranked inside the Top 15 in the OWGR. If not, each team was allowed 2 players. 

Other notables…

Jon Rahm (ESP), Rory McIlroy (IRL), Viktor Hovland (NOR), Hideki Matsuyama (JPN), Paul Casey (GBR), Abraham Ancer (MEX), Sungjae Im (KOR), Cameron Smith (AUS), Joaquin Niemann (CHI), Tommy Fleetwood (GBR).

The event with be played at Kasumigaseki Country Club from July 29 – Aug. 1.

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