Nov 18

Written by: KrisF
11/18/2008

The pitch is being made for golf to be included in the 2016 Olympic games.  This time, the idea is coming from the International Golf Federation during a meeting with the IOC.

Making the presentation were Peter Dawson, chief executive of The R&A and joint secretary of the IGF, and PGA TOUR executive Ty Votaw, Executive Director of the IGF Olympic Golf Committee.

The best thing about the presentation, though, was the video portion that included clips from the world's top players expressing support for golf as an Olympic sport.  When the greatest players from all over the world want another venue in which to compete against each other, I say we give it to them.

Golf has not been included in the Summer Games since 1904, when the games were held in St. Louis, Missouri.  In those games, medals were awarded for both individual and team play.

Right now, the only 'patriotic' competitions golfers have are the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup.  Neither of those competitions give the players a chance to earn glory for their individual country (unless they're from the United States).  While there wouldn't be prize money involved in Olympic golf, the lure of earning medals for their home countries would drive the world's greatest golfers to greater heights.

Wanna watch the video used in the presentation?  Click here...     

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