Harper Lin
Golf returned to the Olympics in 2016 after a century-long absence, and it has been a part of the games in 2020 and 2024. Qualification for the Olympics is determined by a ranking system, with 60 golfers each for the men's and women's tournaments. The top 15 golfers in the world rankings qualify, with a maximum of four from any one country. The remaining spots are filled by the highest-ranked golfers from countries that are not already represented by two or more players in the top 15. Each continent is guaranteed at least one athlete in the men's and women's events. The Olympic Golf Rankings are calculated weekly, and points are awarded based on final positions in each event, with performances in events with stronger fields earning more points.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of players | 120 (60 men and 60 women) |
| Ranking system | Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) |
| Top players | Top 15 players eligible for the Olympics |
| Country limit | Maximum of 4 golfers from a single country in the top 15 |
| Remaining spots | Up to 2 golfers per country in the world rankings |
| Continental representation | At least 1 golfer from each continent (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania) |
| Qualification period | 13 weeks ending 17 June 2024 (men) and 24 June 2024 (women) |
| Competition format | Individual stroke play |
| Competition dates | 1-10 August 2024 |
| Venue | Le Golf National, Guyancourt |
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What You'll Learn
The top 15 world-ranked players are eligible
Qualification for the Olympic Golf Competition is determined by ranking. The International Golf Federation (IGF) uses the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) to create the Olympic Golf Rankings (OGR), which is used as a method of determining eligibility.
Following the selection of the top 15, athletes ranked 16th onwards on the OGR will be selected and allocated quota places, with a maximum of two athletes per NOC. This includes athletes within the top 15. This process continues until the number of 59 athletes is reached.
Each of the five continents of the Olympic Movement will be guaranteed at least one athlete in each of the women's and men's events, respectively. If they have not automatically qualified, the continental places will be allocated to the highest-ranked athlete(s) on the OGR from the continent(s) without representation.
The IGF posts weekly lists of qualifiers based on current rankings for men and women. Points are awarded to athletes based on their final positions in each event, with performances in events with stronger fields earning more points, in accordance with a points distribution schedule approved by the IGF. Ranking points for each player accumulate over a two-year "rolling" period, with the points awarded in the most recent 13-week period weighted at a full percentage of their original value.
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A maximum of four players from each country
Qualification for the Olympic golf competition is based primarily on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) for men and the Women's World Golf Rankings. The top 15 golfers in these rankings are eligible for the Olympic Games, with a maximum of four golfers from a single country. This means that each country can have up to four players if they are in the top 15 rankings.
After the top 15, the remaining spots are awarded to the players ranked 16th onwards, with a maximum of two players per country, including those within the top 15. This ensures that golfers from a diverse range of countries have the opportunity to compete in the Olympics.
The OWGR are typically updated weekly, reflecting players' performances in tournaments worldwide. Points are awarded based on where the players finish in their tournaments, with higher finishes and tougher competitions yielding more points. The rankings are updated each Monday, and by Tuesday, the leading golfers are announced on the International Golf Federation's (IGF) website.
The IGF has also guaranteed that at least one golfer from each continent (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania) will qualify for the Olympics. This ensures representation from all parts of the world in the Olympic golf competition.
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Points are awarded based on final positions in each event
Qualification for Olympic golf is based on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) for men and the Women's World Golf Ranking. The top 15 golfers of each gender in the OWGR automatically qualify for the Olympics, with a maximum of four golfers from any one country. The remaining spots are then allocated to the next highest-ranked golfers, with a maximum of two golfers per country. This ensures that golfers from a wide range of countries get a chance to compete.
The OWGR is updated weekly, with points awarded based on final positions in each event. The higher a golfer finishes in a tournament, and the tougher the competition, the more points they earn. These rankings are then updated every Monday, with the new rankings published on Tuesdays on the International Golf Federation's (IGF) website.
The IGF has also guaranteed that at least one golfer from each continent (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania) will qualify for the Olympics. This ensures that the Olympic golf tournament includes a diverse range of athletes from across the globe.
For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the final rankings for qualification were confirmed on 17 June 2024 for men and 24 June 2024 for women. A total of 120 golfers (60 men and 60 women) qualified to compete in the Olympic golf tournament.
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Host country is guaranteed at least one spot
Qualification for golf at the Olympic Games is determined by a ranking system. The International Golf Federation (IGF) is the governing body for golf at the Olympic Games. The IGF utilises the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) to create the Olympic Golf Rankings (OGR) as a method of determining eligibility. The top 15 athletes on the OGR will be selected by name and secure their Olympic quota places, with a maximum of four athletes per country.
Following that, athletes ranked from 16th onwards on the OGR will be selected and allocated their quota places, with a maximum of two athletes per country, including those within the top 15, until the number of 59 athletes is reached, including continental places. Each of the five continents of the Olympic Movement will be guaranteed at least one athlete in each of the women's and men's events respectively.
The host country is guaranteed at least one spot in the Olympic golf tournament. If the host country has no athletes who have automatically qualified, the highest-ranked athlete from the host country will get a spot. This rule also applies to each continent, guaranteeing at least one athlete from each continent in both the men's and women's competitions.
For the Paris 2024 Olympics, 60 players for each of the men's and women's tournaments qualified based on the official IGF world ranking list of 17 June 2024 for men and 24 June 2024 for women. The rankings are updated every Monday, and by Tuesday, you can see who is leading on the IGF's website.
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Each continent guaranteed at least one athlete
Qualification for the Olympic golf competition is based primarily on the Official World Golf Ranking for men and the Women's World Golf Rankings. The top 15 athletes in each ranking are eligible for the Olympics, with a maximum of four athletes per country.
Following that, athletes ranked 16th onwards are selected, with a maximum of two athletes per country, including those within the top 15, until the number of 59 athletes is reached. Each continent is guaranteed at least one athlete in each of the women's and men's events. If they have not automatically qualified, the spots will be allocated to the highest-ranked athlete(s) from the continent(s) without representation.
For the Paris 2024 Olympics, 60 men and 60 women will compete in the golf tournaments, totalling 120 athletes. The qualification pathway and format for Paris remain the same as the previous editions, with 60 players qualifying for each gender-based event over a four-day-long, 72-hole individual stroke play tournament.
The IGF guarantees that at least one golfer from each geographical region (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania) will qualify. This setup ensures that players from across the world get a chance to compete for the gold medal in the Olympic Games.
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Frequently asked questions
A maximum of four golfers from a single country can qualify for the Olympics.
The International Golf Federation (IGF) uses the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) to create the Olympic Golf Rankings (OGR) as a method of determining eligibility.
The OGR are calculated every Monday following the completion of the previous week's tournaments from around the world and are updated on the IGF website every Tuesday. Points are awarded to athletes based on their final positions in each event, with performances in events with stronger fields earning more points.
The Olympic Golf Competition consists of 72 holes (no cut) of individual stroke play for both men and women, with four rounds scheduled over four consecutive days. Scores are cumulative from round to round, and the player with the lowest overall score wins.
