Future looks mixed for golf at Olympics

As the world No 1 men’s player and the rising LPGA Tour star look set to grab the headlines for many years to come, it’s a tantalising prospect for Irish golf fans looking forward to golf’s reintroduction to the Summer Games in two years’ time.
And one that is potentially moving a step closer to reality in China this week as the sport, along with rugby sevens, officially re-joined the International Olympic Committee family at the 2014 Youth Olympics in Nanjing.