Get ready, golf fans! A new chapter is unfolding for the sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: the introduction of a mixed-team event.This article dives into the details of this exciting development, offering insights into the format and what it means for Olympic golf. This innovative format promises to showcase the best of men’s and women’s talent, and you won’t want to miss it.
Golf to Feature Mixed-Team Event at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
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Published April 15, 2025
The International Golf Federation (IGF) has announced a new mixed-team event for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, adding to the momentum of golf’s accomplished return to the Olympic program.
A New chapter for Olympic Golf
Golf’s re-introduction to the Olympics in 2016 was considered a success, and the sport continued to build on that foundation at the 2024 Games in Paris. Though, some observers felt that something was still missing. That missing piece will arrive in 2028: a mixed-team format designed to showcase both male and female talent on the same stage.
IGF unveils Mixed-Team Details
The International Golf Federation (IGF) revealed tuesday the specifics of the mixed-team competition slated for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The event promises to add a new dimension to the Olympic golf program, fostering camaraderie and highlighting the diverse skills within the sport.
- Format: Each team will consist of one male and one female golfer.
- Eligibility: Players must already be qualified for the individual Olympic competition.
- Duration: The event will span two days.
- Rounds:
- Day 1: 18-hole foursomes (alternate shot)
- Day 2: 18-hole four-ball (best ball)
- Location: Riviera Country Club, between the men’s and women’s individual competitions.
- Restriction: Each nation will be limited to one team.
Executive Director’s Viewpoint
Antony Scanlon, the IGF’s executive director, expressed enthusiasm for the new format and its potential to further elevate the sport’s profile. He stated:
Golf was incredibly successful at Paris 2024, and as we continue building on the momentum from Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, we’re excited to bring even more attention to our sport through this additional format.
Antony Scanlon,IGF Executive Director
Scanlon also highlighted the athletes’ eagerness to participate in the mixed-team event,adding,The athletes were vrey eager about their desire to play with their compatriots,and we look forward to watching them compete together in Los Angeles.
Mixed-Gender Events on the Rise
Golf is among six sports that will introduce mixed-gender competitions in 2028,reflecting a broader trend toward inclusivity and gender equality in the Olympic program. The other sports include archery, the 4×100 meter mixed relay, gymnastics, rowing coastal beach sprint, and table tennis.
A Look Back at Golf in the Olympics
Golf’s Olympic history is marked by periods of absence and resurgence.While tournaments were planned for the 1920 Games, they were ultimately canceled due to a lack of entries [3]. The sport was then absent from the Olympic program for nearly a century before being reinstated for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro following a decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2009 [3].
The International Golf Federation serves as the governing body for golf at the Olympic Games [3].
Paris 2024: A Golden Moment
The 2024 Paris Olympics saw Scottie Scheffler secure the gold medal in the men’s individual competition,with Tommy Fleetwood taking silver and Hideki Matsuyama claiming bronze [1]. scheffler’s final-round performance, a remarkable 62, sealed his victory [2].
