Golf at the Olympics: How to watch it on TV
For the 2016 Olympics in Rio, the BBC are providing the coverage for all the events, including the golf.
Round 1 – Thursday 11th August
The competition starts at 11:30 UK time on Thursday 11th August. Although it isn’t the main event being shown on that day, BBC Four are providing updates of the event throughout the afternoon, starting from 1pm.
Round 2 – Friday 12th August
Day seven of the Olympics and day two of the golf is also being shown on BBC Four, with coverage starting from 1pm.
Round 3 – Saturday 13th August
Third round coverage of the golf is being shown live on BBC One from 5:20pm.
Final Round – Sunday 14th August
From 7pm on BBC Four, the final round of the golf is the main event being shown, as we witness who will be the first golfing medalists in 112 years.
If you are unable to watch the golf in front of the TV, live coverage will also be shown on the BBC Sport website, meaning you can watch on the go and never miss a shot.
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Tom is a lifetime golfer, now over 30 years playing the game. 2023 marks 10 years in golf publishing and he is still holding down a + handicap at Alwoodley in Leeds. He has played over 600 golf courses, and has been a member of at least four including his first love Louth, in Lincolnshire. Tom likes unbranded clothing, natural fibres, and pencil bags. Seacroft in Lincolnshire is where it starts and ends.