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The Paris Olympics golf tournaments took place at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, from 1 to 10 August 2024. Le Golf National is one of Europe's most prestigious golfing sites, featuring two 18-hole courses and a 7-hole beginners' course. The venue was specifically designed in 1991 to serve as the home of the French Open and as a national training centre for golfers.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location | Le Golf National, Guyancourt, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines |
| Distance from Olympic Village | 41 km |
| Owner | French Golf Federation |
| Year opened | 1991 |
| Year renovated | 2016 |
| Hosted events | Ryder Cup in 2018 |
| Course details | Two 18-hole courses, a 7-hole beginner's course, and the Albatros course |
| Capacity | 32,720 spectators (2,720 seated and 30,000 standing) |
| Ticket price range | 24-150 Euros |
| Dates | 1-10 August 2024 |
| Number of players | 120 (60 per gender) |
| Participating countries | USA, Great Britain, Japan, etc. |
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What You'll Learn
Le Golf National
The golf tournaments at the 2024 Paris Olympics featured a total of 120 players, with 60 players each for the men's and women's events. The competitions were held from August 1 to 10, with the men's event taking place from August 1 to 4 and the women's event from August 7 to 10. The format for both tournaments was the same, with 72 holes of individual stroke play over four days.
The United States boasted the most accomplished group of golfers among the participating nations. The American team included seven top-ranked golfers, six of whom were major champions. Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1 at the time, headlined the men's squad and went on to win the gold medal in a thrilling comeback. Lydia Ko of New Zealand claimed the gold medal in the women's competition, adding to her impressive collection of Olympic medals.
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Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Le Golf National, a private golf course in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, hosted the golf tournaments for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The golf course is located 41 km from the Olympic Village and is owned and managed by the French Golf Federation. It was conceived as a permanent home for the annual French Open tournament and as a national training facility. Le Golf National opened in 1991 and was fully renovated in 2016. It has hosted several other prestigious golf tournaments, including the Ryder Cup in 2018.
The city of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines also has a velodrome, the Vélodrome de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, which was built between 2011 and 2014. It has hosted notable events such as the 2015 UCI Track Cycling World Championships and the 2016 UEC European Track Championships. The city also has a BMX track located next to the velodrome.
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Albatros course
The Albatros Course at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, southwest of central Paris, is an 18-hole golf course that will host the 2024 Olympic golf tournaments. The course was designed by architects Hubert Chesneau and Robert von Hagge, in collaboration with Pierre Thevenin, and it debuted on 5 October 1990. Le Golf National has a capacity of 80,000 spectators and is one of Europe's top golf courses. It is owned and managed by the French Golf Federation and was conceived as a permanent home for the annual French Open tournament and as a national training facility.
The Albatros is the main championship course at Le Golf National, with a par of 72 and a length of 7,331 yards (6,703 meters). It features five sets of tees, allowing the course to be stretched from 5,434 to 7,189 yards, providing a variety of options for golfers. The course is characterised by narrow fairways, challenging rough, complex greens, and water hazards on ten holes. One notable feature is the lake that winds around the fairway on the 15th hole, wrapping around an island green, requiring precision and judgement from golfers.
The Albatros Course has a slope rating of 155, the highest possible rating, indicating its difficulty. The average winning score across the past ten French Opens at the Albatros has been 10.7 under par, showcasing the skill required to master the course. It has a reputation for being a tough course that favours precision over power. As the round progresses, the course becomes increasingly demanding, with water coming into play on three of the last four holes.
The Albatros Course has hosted several prestigious events, including the French Open on the European Tour, the oldest national open in continental Europe. It has also been the site of the Ryder Cup in 2018, further highlighting its significance in the world of golf. The course is accessible to the public, offering golfers the opportunity to test their skills on the same grounds as Olympic athletes and golf champions.
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2024 dates
The golf tournaments at the 2024 Paris Olympics took place from 1st to 10th August at Le Golf National in Guyancourt. Le Golf National is located in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, 41 km from the Olympic Village. It is owned and managed by the French Golf Federation and was conceived as a permanent home for the annual French Open tournament and a national training facility.
The golf tournaments featured a total of 120 players, with 60 players each for the men's and women's tournaments. The qualification pathway and format remained the same as the previous two editions, with 60 players qualifying for each gender-based event. The qualification was based on the official IGF world ranking list of 17th June 2024 for men and 24th June 2024 for women.
The men's event was held from 1st to 4th August, while the women's event took place from 7th to 10th August. The tournaments were four-day-long, 72-hole individual stroke play events. The top 15 world-ranked golf players were selected by name, respecting the four-player limit per NOC. The remaining spots were awarded to players ranked 16th onwards, with a maximum of two per NOC.
The United States boasted the most accomplished group of golfers, with seven Americans ranked among the top 10 in the world for their gender. Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1, won the gold medal in the men's golf event, rallying from four shots behind on Sunday with a 9-under 62. Xander Schauffele, the World No. 3 and defending Olympic gold medalist, joined Scheffler in representing the United States.
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US team
The golf tournaments at the Paris 2024 Olympics will take place at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, from 1 to 10 August. The golf qualification pathway and format remained the same as the previous two editions, with 60 players qualifying for each gender-based event over a four-day-long, 72-hole individual stroke play tournament.
The US team heads to Le Golf National with the most accomplished group of golfers representing a single nation. Of the seven Americans across both the men's and women's fields, all seven are ranked among the top 10 in the world for their gender. Six of the seven are major champions.
The men's squad is headlined by World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who will make his Olympic debut in Paris. He will be joined by World No. 3 and defending Olympic gold medalist, Xander Schauffele, who won the PGA Championship in May. Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa and 2023 US Open champion Wyndham Clark round out the US men's team.
The women's team includes Tokyo 2020 Olympic golf champion Nelly Korda, who will be joined by her US teammate Rose Zhang. They entered the final round of the women's Olympic golf tournament in strong contention for medals. The third member of the US women's team is Lilia Vu.
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Frequently asked questions
The golf tournaments will be held on the Albatros course at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.
Le Golf National was designed and opened in 1991 as the home of the French Open and as a national training centre.
Le Golf National has a capacity of 32,720 spectators, with 2,720 seated and 30,000 standing.
Tickets range between 24 and 150 Euros ($26 to $163 USD) at face value.
The United States boasted the most accomplished group of golfers, with seven Americans across both the men's and women's fields ranked among the top 10 in the world for their gender.
