2016 is a big year for golf fans. The world of golf is buzzing about three different Olympic-related news stories that are making headlines around the world. Today we will dive deeper into these emerging stories and what they mean for the future of golf in Rio this summer.
The Rio Olympics Will Be A 72 Hole Shootout
Those of you who are die-hard golf fans are probably looking forward to the Summer Olympics in Rio. But the big news out of Rio is upsetting to some golf fans and making some players scratch their heads. For some reason, the Olympic committee has decided to go with 72-hole play. This means that instead of a two-person team from each country, single players will battle it out. The reason so many people are calling this a silly decision is because fans want to see something different than they are used to seeing all year long. Many golf fans want to spice things up by pitting two-person teams against each other for the gold.
The Olympics Greatly Affected Golf Tournaments This Year
During this year’s PGA tournaments which is about to wrap up in a few short weeks, some players seemed to be holding back instead of giving it their all. If you are a major golf fan, then you probably have already noticed this. Many pro golfers simply could not get their minds off Rio and this had a major impact on the seasonal PGA tour. But that’s not to say the PGA tour this year was a boring one. In fact, there were many surprises that golf fans did not expect.
These Golf Stars Are Poised to Represent The USA
Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, and Rickie Fowler have all but signed up the US Olympic team, and many fans are super excited. These young superstars of golf are planning to go for the gold this summer in Rio. While nothing is set in stone and things might change before August, these pro golfers seem to be excited about playing in the summer Olympics.
Personalized Golf Club Covers at The Olympics?
While you may or may not see personalized golf club covers this summer in Rio, they are a fun way to show your personal style. Personalized golf club covers add flare to your game and let other players know more about you. Not only does this covers speak out about your style, they also do a wonderful job of protecting your clubs. Buying a set of golf clubs is a large investment, so why not protect them from damage by covering them? This will keep your clubs looking brand new for many years to come.