Tokyo or bust as Tiger eyes Olympic dream
US golfer Tiger Woods speaks at a press conference at Chapultepec's Golf Club in Mexico City February 20, 2019. — AFP pic
The 43-year-old former world number one is hunting a 16th major at this week’s US Open at Pebble Beach, two months after crowning his comeback from injury with victory at the Masters. “Olympic gold medal would be a hell of a feat,” Woods said. “First I need to qualify. It would be exciting if I got a chance to represent the United States in the Olympic Games.”
For the 2020 Olympics, qualification will be based on the world rankings, with the top 15 players in the rankings assured of a berth, with a limit of four golfers per country. A total of 60 players will play in the men’s event.
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