Golf As An Olympic Sport?!

It may be the most boring game to watch, but people sure do love it!
During a bid to reach the executive committee of the Olympic program, Tiger Woods vowed that if golf became an Olympic sport, he would play in 2016.
That was enough to get advertisers and golf aficionados’ panties in a twist because it looks like after another meeting in October, it may become a reality.
Golf has proposed a 72-hole stroke-play competition for men and women, with 60 players in each field, including the world’s top 15 players.
Countries outside of the U.S. are pushing for golf to become part of the games because some governments only fund Olympic sports.
“I’ve said there is no singular decision or singular program that can globalize the game of golf like a nod from the IOC to join the Olympic Games,” PGA of America CEO Joe Steranka said. “We still have Oct. 9 to look forward to, but we’re very encouraged by today and we’re proud of the support we’ve received.”
Many view the game as an elite sport, so they feel it is essential to become part of the athletic community.
“You look at the Olympics last year, and you see Michael Phelps is going for the gold medal and LeBron James is there watching him and all of the basketball players,” said Irish player Rory McIlroy. “It would be great to be part of a team like that.”
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