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Mon, December 16, 2024

PGA Tour, LPGA mixed event on table for 2028 Olympics, so which team would win?


Published on 2024-12-16 08:05:34 - MSN
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  • With many top PGA Tour and LPGA stars playing alongside one another this week, Lerner asked Scanlon a simple question: Will golf fans see a mixed event at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles? "Yeah, very seriously,

The article discusses the potential for a mixed PGA Tour and LPGA event at the 2028 Olympics, exploring the idea of a team competition format where male and female golfers from the same country could compete together. This concept is inspired by the success of mixed-team events in other sports at the Olympics. The article speculates on which countries might excel in such an event, highlighting the United States as a strong contender due to its depth of talent in both men's and women's golf. It mentions players like Scottie Scheffler, Nelly Korda, and others who could form formidable teams. Other nations like South Korea, with players like Jin Young Ko and Sungjae Im, and Europe, with potential teams including Jon Rahm and Charley Hull, are also considered. The piece also touches on the excitement such an event could bring to the Olympics, potentially increasing golf's visibility and appeal.

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