Know Your Sport - Golf
A total of 60 men and 60 women participate, based on the world rankings as compiled by the International Golf Federation.
Published : Jul 07, 2021 14:11 IST
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic golf competition will be held at the par-71 East Course of Kasumigaseki Country Club in Saitama Prefecture. The competition format consists of a 72-hole individual stroke play for both men and women, taking place over four rounds on four consecutive days. A total of 60 men and 60 women participate, based on the world rankings as compiled by the International Golf Federation. In the event of a tie for first, second or third place at the conclusion of 72 holes, a three-hole playoff will decide the medallists.