
For golfers who just played in big-money major tournaments, how much do the Olympics matter?
For many golfers, the Olympics do not hold the same significance as major championships. For some, the timing of the Games is not ideal as they come shortly after the Open Championship, the last of golf’s four majors. Rory McIlroy, who won a bronze medal in 2016, stated that his decision to play in the Games would depend on both his form and energy levels after a grueling stretch of tournaments.