The Olympics are almost here.
Le Golf National, the 2018 Ryder Cup venue and home of the DP World Tour’s Open de France since 1991, will play host to the men’s competition Aug. 1-4 and the women’s from Aug. 7-10. This summer will mark the third consecutive Olympic Games to include golf after its return to the schedule in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Just 60 players will earn a spot based on the official International Golf Federation world ranking list as of June 17, 2024, and it’s important to remember the Olympic qualifying criteria is designed to ensure players from around the world are represented, even if that means a large portion of the field is ranked outside the top 200.
The top-15 players in the world are eligible, with a limit of four players from any given country. The rest of the field will come straight from the rankings, with a maximum of two eligible players from each country that does not already have two or more players in the top 15. The host country, France, is ensured at least one spot.
In one week, we’ll know for certain who’s heading to Paris. But at Pinehurst, some golfers will have one last opportunity to play their way in.
Here’s a look at the current men’s field for the 2024 Paris Olympics (OWGR in parentheses).
Xander Schauffele holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports)
Scottie Scheffler (1)
Xander Schauffele (2)
Wyndham Clark (4)
Collin Morikawa (8)
Rory McIlroy celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club. (Photo: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
Rory McIlroy (3)
Shane Lowry (33)
Viktor Hovland watches after teeing off on the fifth hole during the second round of the 2024 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports)
Viktor Hovland (5)
Kris Ventura (311)
Ludvig Aberg tees off on the tenth hole during the second round of the 2024 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports)
Ludvig Aberg (6)
Alex Noren (56)
Jon Rahm of Spain speaks to the media during press conference during a practice round prior to the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 14, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Jon Rahm (7)
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