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While golf was one of the first modern sports to set out its rules in 1744, it didn't become a fixture at the Olympics until 2016.
Prior to appearing in the Rio Games, golf, which originated in Scotland, was featured in Olympic programming only twice -- 1900 and 1904.
More than a century later, golf has become one of the biggest draws of the Olympics. Scottie Scheffler took home a gold medal for the U.S. at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
Here's everything you need to know about Olympic golf.
When was golf played at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The men's tournament was held from Aug. 1-4, while the women's tournament took place from Aug. 7-10.
Where was golf played at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The golf competition took place at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, just outside of Paris.
What was the format of the golf competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The Olympic golf competition is similar to events on the PGA and LPGA Tours. The competition is an individual stroke play tournament consisting of 72 holes played over four days. The golfer with the lowest cumulative score at the end of the four rounds wins the gold medal. The second- and third-place finishers receive silver and bronze medals.
Who qualified to play for Team USA in Paris?
Men
Women
Who won gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Scottie Scheffler of Team USA and Lydia Ko of New Zealand won the men's and women's events, respectively.
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