Miles Bennett
Golf is set to be included in the Olympic Games for just the third time since 1904, with the sport contested at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The men's and women's tournaments will feature 60 golfers each, with separate four-round, stroke-play tournaments. The golf events will be televised and live-streamed on various platforms, including Peacock, NBC, NBCOlympics.com, and the Golf Channel. Viewers in the UK will also be able to watch the action for free on the BBC.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Olympic Games Year | 2024 |
| Location | Paris |
| Dates | Thursday, Aug. 1 to Saturday, Aug. 10 |
| Men's Tournament Dates | Thursday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 4 |
| Women's Tournament Dates | Wednesday, Aug. 7 to Saturday, Aug. 10 |
| Streaming Platforms | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC, NBC Olympics, NBC Olympics app, Peacock app, Golf Channel, fubo |
| TV Channels | NBC, Golf Channel |
| Previous Olympic Games with Golf | Rio, Tokyo |
| Next Olympic Games with Golf | Milan |
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Olympic golf live streams and schedules
Golf fans can rejoice as the sport will be included in the Olympic Games for just the third time since 1904. The 2024 Paris Olympics will see the world's best golfers compete for their countries in two separate four-round, stroke-play tournaments.
Olympic Golf Live Streams
The 2024 Paris Olympics golf events will be streamed live on Peacock. Viewers can sign up for Peacock Premium to access the streams. Streams will also be available to watch on mobile, tablet, and connected TV devices via the Peacock, NBC, and NBC Olympics apps.
Olympic Golf TV Schedule
Golf Channel will handle most of the TV broadcasts, which will begin at 3 a.m. ET each day. Live TV coverage will also be available on fubo. In the UK, viewers can watch the action for free on BBC channels and the BBC iPlayer.
- Thursday, August 1: 3 a.m.-end of round
- Friday, August 2: 3 a.m.-end of round
- Saturday, August 3: 3 a.m.-end of round
- Sunday, August 4: 3 a.m.-end of round
And here is the TV schedule for the women's tournament:
- Wednesday, August 7: 3 a.m.-end of round
- Thursday, August 8: 3 a.m.-end of round
- Friday, August 9: 3 a.m.-end of round
- Saturday, August 10: 3 a.m.-end of round
Catch-up and Replays
If you miss any of the live action, you can catch up by watching full event replays on the NBCOlympics.com Replays hub.
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Olympic golf TV channels
Golf fans can rejoice as the sport will be televised at the upcoming Olympic Games. For the 2024 Paris Olympics, NBC and Peacock will provide live coverage of the golf competitions. The men's tournament will take place from Thursday, August 1 to Sunday, August 4, while the women's tournament will be held from Wednesday, August 7 to Saturday, August 10. Live streams will be available on mobile, tablet, and connected TV devices via the Peacock, NBC, and NBC Olympics apps.
In the United States, viewers can tune in to the Golf Channel for live TV coverage of the Olympic golf events. The broadcasts will begin at 3 a.m. ET each day. For those who prefer streaming, Peacock will be the primary streaming platform, offering live coverage of the golf competitions. To access the streams, users can visit PeacockTV.com/Olympics or download the Peacock app on their devices and navigate to the Olympics section.
For UK viewers, the BBC will be the go-to destination to catch all the golf action from the Olympics. The BBC channels and the BBC iPlayer will provide comprehensive coverage of the competitions. French golf fans can also watch the competitions on their home soil at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, France, which previously hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup.
Looking ahead, golf enthusiasts can also anticipate televised coverage of Olympic golf at the 2026 Milan Olympic Games on NBCOlympics.com.
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Olympic golf in the UK
Olympic golf is being televised in the UK, with the BBC promising more than 250 hours of live coverage of the Olympics across its channels. However, the BBC's coverage of the women's golf event in particular has been described as "minimal". For more comprehensive coverage, UK viewers can subscribe to Discovery+, which is offering 3,800 hours of live coverage across 55 dedicated online channels. A subscription to Discovery+ costs £7 per month or £60 for the year.
The men's golf competition began on Thursday 1 August and ran until Sunday 4 August, with play starting at 8 am UK time each day. The women's golf competition started on Wednesday 7 August and will run until Saturday 10 August, with play starting at 8 am UK time each day.
If you're in the UK and unable to view the Olympics golf locally, you may need to use a VPN to watch the games. This will allow you to virtually change your location and get access to the games.
- Thursday, August 1: 3 a.m.-end of round (Peacock)
- Friday, August 2: 3 a.m.-end of round (Peacock)
- Saturday, August 3: 3 a.m.-end of round (Peacock)
- Sunday, August 4: 3 a.m.-end of round (Peacock)
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Olympic golf in the US
Golf is set to feature in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with 60 men and 60 women golfers from across the world teeing off in two separate four-round, stroke-play tournaments. The golf events will take place at Le Golf National, which previously hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup. The top 15 ranked men and women golfers will automatically qualify, with up to four players allowed per country.
For golf fans in the US, there are several ways to watch the golf competitions at the 2024 Olympics. The Golf Channel will air the Olympic golf events live on TV. Peacock will also offer exclusive streaming coverage of the events, with live simulcasts of the Golf Channel's TV coverage. Peacock will carry full-event replays and on-demand highlights. NBC will show occasional live look-ins and recaps, and its Primetime in Paris show each evening in the US will feature updates and highlights.
To watch the Olympics on the go, viewers can download the Peacock or NBC Olympics apps, which allow users to experience every Olympic event in real-time on their handheld devices or tablets. To access the live streams on these apps, users will need to sign in and head to the Olympics tab.
For those with a cable subscription, live streams are also accessible through NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC Sports app, and the NBC app. GolfPass+ members can also watch all of the 2024 Paris Olympics through their membership, as it includes 12 months of Peacock.
If you are unable to view the Olympics golf locally, using a VPN can be a handy solution. A VPN can also help stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic. Most VPNs, like ExpressVPN, make it easy to virtually change your location to access the games.
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Olympic golf winners
Golf has been an Olympic sport since 2016, and the 2024 Paris Games are expected to feature the biggest names in golf. The men's competition took place from 1-4 August, with Scottie Scheffler winning the gold medal. Scheffler finished one shot ahead of Tommy Fleetwood, who took silver, while Hideki Matsuyama earned bronze.
The women's tournament will feature defending American gold medalist, World No. 1, Nelly Korda. Lydia Ko, who has been winning LPGA events since before Scheffler started college, is also a favourite to win. The women's tournament will take place from 7-10 August.
Golf will be televised on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app, and the NBC Olympics app. Live TV coverage will also be available on the Golf Channel, and all streams can be viewed on mobile, tablet, and connected TV devices. In the UK, the action will be available to watch for free on the BBC and BBC iPlayer.
The 2026 Milan Olympic Games will also feature golf, which will be televised on NBCOlympics.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Olympic golf is televised.
If you live in the US, you can watch the 2024 Paris Olympics golf on NBC, Peacock, or NBCOlympics.com. If you live in the UK, you can watch it on the BBC.
The men's tournament will take place from Thursday, August 1 to Sunday, August 4, and the women's tournament will take place from Wednesday, August 7 to Saturday, August 10.
Notable male golfers participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics include Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark, Collin Morikawa, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Jason Day, Viktor Hovland, Hideki Matsuyama, and Ludvig Åberg. Notable female golfers include Nelly Korda and Perrine Delacour.
