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Los Angeles 2028 to Feature Mixed-Gender Golf Event in Groundbreaking Olympic Addition

The IGF confirms a 36-hole mixed-team golf competition, blending male and female athletes, with scheduling and medal logistics still under review.

The Riviera Country Club clubhouse is seen from the ninth hole as Tiger Woods and caddie Lance Bennett walk the fairway during the Genesis Invitational pro-am golf event at Riviera Country Club, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
Corey Conners of Canada and Brooke M. Henderson of Canada walk on the 18th hole during the first round of the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club on December 08, 2023 in Naples, Florida.
Brooke Henderson, of Canada, hits from the 14th fairway during the first round of the Ford Championship LPGA golf event, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Overview

  • The mixed-team golf event will debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, featuring one male and one female golfer per team from the individual competitions.
  • The event will follow a 36-hole format, split into an 18-hole foursomes (alternate shot) round and an 18-hole four-ball (best ball) round.
  • Scheduled between the men’s and women’s individual golf tournaments, the event will take place at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.
  • Each country can enter one mixed team, aligning with the IOC's broader push to include more mixed-gender competitions in the Games.
  • While the format has generated excitement, logistical concerns around scheduling and awarding multiple medals remain unresolved, as noted by industry figures.