Just as we suspected, the news that golf's won Olympic designation in time for the 2016 Olympics in Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil has landed with a resoundingly muddy thud. Who in the world cares? Will there really be any drama left in the sport if Tiger Woods has or hasn't eclipsed Jack Nicklaus in major tournament victories by then?
Beyond that, there's the bigger question of what course the 2016 Olympic golfers (60 men and 60 women) will play on fir the 72-hole, stroke-play event.
Fore!BlackGolfers' research prior to the announcement is being confirmed by other media outlets who believe Brazilian courses that even casual visitors would describe as "decent" are few and far between.
This gives rise to the question of who'll design an Olympic-caliber course in Brazil now that one's sorely need. According to reports, a spokesperson for the Golden Bear has already raised a territorial paw on his behalf.
Any thoughts?
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With Gentleman Jack's combination of design prowess and historical relevance it will be hard for any other designer to leapfrog him as the number one contender to design a track down there - the usual suspects such as Dye, Fazio, Robert, Jr. and Rees Jones, Crenshaw, Palmer, Bob Cupp, et. al. could certainly do an admirable job but Jack's the whole package - top 5 designer, ambassador, hall of famer, leading record holder, living legend - even if the Brazilians decide that they want some home cookin' it'll be a tough sell whilst Jack's name is in the ring - my personal top two choices would be Donald Ross and RTJ, Sr. but for obvious reasons they won't be in the running
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