Because of the relentless golf schedule, Rory McIlroy is concerned that the LA Olympic Games will be scheduled before the Open in 2028 and says “something needs to give.”
With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics set to begin during Wimbledon and before the Open, golfer Rory McIlroy has issued a warning, saying that “something needs to give.”
Despite golf’s late comeback to the Olympics, its popularity was evident from the large attendances at Le Golf National’s first two rounds. The Los Angeles event is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 14, which is also the date of this year’s Wimbledon final. However, the upcoming Games are expected to clash with two of the biggest events of the British sporting summer.
Only on July 18th did the Royal Troon Open get underway, and it concluded eleven days prior to the Olympic golf competition. “Based on what I’ve read, I believe that 2028 in Los Angeles will be far more difficult than this one was. However, perhaps the golf world was a little different back then.
“I don’t think you can,” the Ulsterman replied when asked if the Open might take place after the Olympics. It will also be Wimbledon’s second week, which you are unable to attend. There aren’t enough weeks in the calendar to accommodate all the golf tournaments. Something has to give.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund, the owners of LIV Golf, and the PGA and DP World Tours are currently in negotiations to sign a new golf deal.
The 60 competitors in the 72-hole strokeplay golf competitions at the Olympics will begin on Thursday, August 8 with the women’s event. A mixed-team event is being discussed, but it would also need to be accommodated in the schedule.
In 2026, McIlroy refrained from competing in Rio and lost out on a bronze in a seven-man playoff in Tokyo during COVID-19.
The four-time Major champion, playing for Ireland in France, is in awe of the French passion for the game. It’s a fantastic environment for playing in. The crowd’s enthusiasm alone makes it fantastic.
“The Ryder Cup was held there, and it was a great success. And after that, Tokyo with all of COVID. It seems like golf is making its official debut at the Games, and the high turnout is truly remarkable.
Tommy Fleetwood of Great Britain, Hideki Matsuyama, and defending champion Xander Schauffele shared the lead at the halfway point. McIlroy began the third round six shots behind.
The world No. 3 added that his performance had not improved over the first two days due to the recent rainy weather.
“I was expecting the course to be a little firmer than what it is because I expect summertime in Paris to be kind of warm and dry,” he said. Additionally, I didn’t think the rough would be as luxurious. However, that is clearly not how it has played out. Yes, you have a lot of chances if you position yourself correctly from the start.
Were the circumstances a welcome surprise? If you had asked me five or six years ago, I would have said “yes,” but I’ve come to truly appreciate those dryer, firmer conditions.
“Sunday night has a little bit of bite to it with a bit of drier weather over the next couple of days.”
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