The Tokyo Olympics in 2020 featured golf for the second consecutive Games, with men’s and women’s competitions taking place at Kasumigaseki Country Club. The men’s competition included 60 players, with 14 future LIV Golf signees competing from 11 different nations. The bronze medal was decided in a seven-man playoff, with CT Pan eventually claiming the spot.
One of the LIV Golf players, Mito Pereira, qualified for the Olympics after Cristobal del Solar decided not to play in Paris. Unfortunately, future LIV Golf player Joaquin Niemann narrowly missed out on the bronze medal playoff. Another LIV Golf signee, Abraham Ancer, finished two shots behind Niemann and will get a second chance to shine at the 2024 Olympics.
Despite finishing T16 at the 2020 Games, Thomas Pieters did not qualify for the Paris Olympics, along with other players like Scott Vincent, who signed with Iron Heads GC. Xander Schauffele won the gold medal in Tokyo, with future 4 Aces GC player Patrick Reed finishing comfortably in T22. Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri improved on his 2016 Olympics finish, while Carlos Ortiz earned his place in Paris thanks to some successes away from the circuit.
Finland’s Kalle Samooja, who finished T45 in Tokyo, later earned a contract with LIV Golf through its Promotions event. Marc Leishman, who finished T51, would later team up with Cameron Smith on Ripper GC. One of the players who joined LIV Golf earlier in the year, Adrian Meronk, finished T51 in Tokyo and will tee it up in Paris.
Golf enthusiasts can stay updated on all the latest tour news, equipment reviews, and buyer’s guides by subscribing to the Golf Monthly newsletter. The LIV Golf leaderboard at the 2020 Paris Olympics featured players like Paul Casey, Sebastian Munoz, and Mito Pereira tied for fourth place. The competition included a mix of experienced players and rising stars, showcasing the depth of talent in the world of golf.
