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    "We have the number one athlete in the world in our sport, so why shouldn't golf be an Olympic Sport?" Villegas added: "To have golf voted into the 2016 Olympic Games adds to the wonderful news from last week that the games would be played in South America." "I am very happy that my fellow players and Full Article at Sportal Australia
    To have golf voted into the 2016 Olympic Games adds to the wonderful news from last week that the games would be played in South America.
    Camilo Villegas – Camilo Villegas SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
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Golfing greats speak out
  1. When I was asked last year to be a part of this global effort, I was delighted to be involved because I believe so strongly in our game and what it represents - honesty, integrity, sportsmanship and good will.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  2. We have the number one athlete in the world in our sport, so why shouldn't golf be an Olympic Sport?
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  3. Well, you'd have to ask Olympic athletes. We as golfers have never had it, so this will be a new experience for golfers who get to participate in the Olympics.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  4. It is obvious that the unified voice of golf was not only heard but embraced by the International Olympic Committee.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  5. I think it's great for golf ... It's a perfect fit for the Olympics, and I think we are all looking forward to golf getting into the Olympics.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  6. I'm delighted to hear golf was elected to the Olympic Games
    Angel Cabrera – Angel Cabrera SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  7. All of us who have spent our lives playing and enjoying the game of golf fully understand why it deserved a spot on the Olympic programme, and now the sport I have always called the greatest game of all can be shared with the rest of the world on the greatest stage in sports.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  8. This is a great day for the game of golf
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  9. Having talked to other athletes who have had a chance to experience the Olympics, they have absolutely loved it and had the greatest time.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago

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