Gil Hanse-designed Olympic Course built
on the edge of a nature preserve outside
Rio. The men will compete Aug. 11-14; the
women, Aug. 17-20.
As usual, the U.S. uniforms are inspired
by the American flag and its three patriotic
colors. Williamson said there also are ele-
ments of gold in some attire – "Geared
For Gold" is the USA Golf marketing
slogan – and some patterns that are found
in Brazilian fashion as well, to honor the
host nation.
The men are expected to wear white
shirts in the first and third rounds, a blue-
and-red shirt in the second round and, in
the final round, a snazzy red shirt featur-
ing a blended U.S. flag with stars and
stripes as the backdrop. The pants will be
blue, print or solid, with a choice daily of
five different colored belts.
Williamson pointed out that adidas "is
at the forefront in cooling technology,"
with apparel featuring moisture-wicking
fabrics and slacks with flex
waistbands and super-
lightweight, four-way
stretch fabrics that pro-
mote mobility and move
with the body.
The women will wear
predominantly blue in the
first and fourth rounds, red in the second
and third rounds. They will have a choice
of several styles, including standard or
sleeveless polo shirts or a dress. All caps
are adorned with USA on the front.
Though Olympians are allowed to wear
soft-spiked footwear of their choice, adi-
das models are available that feature revo-
lutionary "boost" cushioning technology,
with full-length foam imbedded in them to
make them more comfortable. One model
has red trim and "USA" emblazoned in
red on the side and another model has two
gold stripes.
To be sure, the new team of USA Golf,
adidas Golf and Worldwide Golf Shops
is hoping for some red-white-and-blue
history to be written in Rio.
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g
olf is returning to the
Summer Olympics after
a 112-year hiatus. It was part
of the 1900 Games in Paris,
where there were only 22
competitors, and the 1904
Games in St. Louis, where
St. Louis resident Albert
Lambert topped a field of
77 to win the gold at Glen
Echo Golf Club.
By virtue of being ranked
in the top 15 in the world
rankings, Bubba Watson,
Rickie Fowler, Patrick Reed
and Matt Kuchar qualified to
represent the U.S. in the 60-
player men's field. Lexi
Thompson, Stacy Lewis and
Gerina Piller, also among the
top 15, qualified to represent
the U.S. in the 60-player
women's field. Gold, silver
and bronze medals will be
awarded to the top three fin-
ishers in each competition.
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