Brazilian Adilson da Silva had the honour of hitting the first Olympic tee shot for well over a century on a memorable day which so numerous big golfing names missed due to concerns over the Zika virus. Who knows in four years time where I will stand in the world of golf? Canada takes on Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez of Spain.
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But Reed said there is plenty of time to get back into contention.
Saskatchewan native Graham DeLaet shot an opening round 66 to finish five under par at the Olympic Games in Rio.
“It was either in or it was off the back edge”.
NBC/Golf Channel analyst Peter Jacobsen says the new Rio Olympic course, built for the Games, “will go down as one of the great courses around the world”, and will certainly get attention if alligators, already spotted around the course, somehow get by the alligator “tenders” that Olympic organizers will provide to help prevent any disruptions in play. Rose reflects on his historic ace. The wide set-up of the golf course makes it ideal for low scores so expect to see the world’s best at the top of their game.
“I think people who are thinking it doesn’t make a difference, golf being in the Olympics, are living in a very Westernized world where golf is a big sport”.
That should get a few more Canadians excited about a medal possibility. Ledecky after breaking another record.
“It was a combination of everything”, Fraser said. “So yeah, it’s an fantastic feeling. I’ve been doing this for a long time so I know I’m only 25-per-cent done, but it’s definitely better to be 5-under than 5-over to open up”.
It was also appropriate that the first three-ball of the Olympic competition contained DeLaet, whose countryman, George Lyon, was the last person to capture a precious gold medal in the dying embers of golf’s last flirtation with the Olympics 112 years prevously.
We welcome strong opinions and criticism of our work, but we don’t want comments to become bogged down with discussions of our policies and we will moderate accordingly. The four majors are over… what else is there to play for this year? “It’s the nature of being undefeated, because we can’t exceed expectations – only match them”. He has competed mainly on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa, where he has won 12 times and holds the record for most consecutive cuts made with 43. “At the end of the day, you play for the top three or you play for the golden pineapple, which no one cares about”.
Does it need a big name winning the gold medal, like Stenson or Kaymer or Watson?
“I don’t think anybody can argue [against the point] that golf in the Olympics clearly is going to bring more profile, brings more funding into so many countries, ” said Ireland’s Padraig Harrington.
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The first track cycling medals will be up for grabs later on day six, while the men’s team sprint the solitary final taking place on the opening night of competition.
