Dutch Olympic Committee Bars Three Qualified Golfers from Paris Games

Decision based on internal criteria leaves only Anne van Dam to represent Netherlands in Olympic golf.

Joost Luiten, Darius van Driel, and Dewi Weber did not meet the Dutch federation's top-eight potential requirement.
The Netherlands' stringent criteria contrast with the International Olympic Committee's more inclusive qualification standards.
Past Olympic results show that lower-ranked golfers can still achieve high placements, challenging the Dutch committee's rationale.
The decision has sparked discussions on potentially revising the selection criteria for future Olympic Games.
Anne van Dam is the only Dutch golfer allowed to compete, thanks to a recent top finish in a strong tournament field.