July 24th, 2016
Golf-Facing Rio no-shows, golf looks to emerging market growth
By Liana B. Baker July 25 (Reuters) – Golf’s return to the Olympics after 112 years may not be as triumphant as many in the sport hoped. The top four players in the men’s game — Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy — have controversially opted to skip the competition. Three of them cited fears of Zika, the mosquito-borne virus spreading rapidly in the Americas, while Spieth blamed more general health concerns.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/golf-facing-rio-no-shows-golf-looks-emerging-010002825–sector.html
Victory for Vegas in Canada
Jhonattan Vegas fired a stunning 64 to snatch a one-shot victory at the RBC Canadian Open after a remarkable battle for the lead on the final day at Glen Abbey.
Source: http://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/10511790/jhonattan-vegas-birdies-last-three-holes-to-snatch-canadian-open-title
Rio Olympics 2016: Russia not given blanket Games ban by IOC
Russia will not receive a blanket ban from the Rio Games, the International Olympic Committee announces.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36878983