The International Golf Federation (IGF) is optimistic about hosting a mixed event in LA2028 which will run in between the men’s and women’s individual events.
Officials who are in favour of the mixed event are optimistic that the proposal will be accepted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
A meeting will be held on Monday to hear golf’s submission for the two-day mixed event.
“We’re one of many submissions, but we’re hearing very positive things and support from LA28, and also strong support from rights holding broadcasters like NBC for us to have that event,” IGF executive director Antony Scanlon told BBC Sport.
“Hopefully, with that support, the submission will be seen in the right light next Monday.
“I’ve been optimistic the whole time. I wouldn’t want to be wasting anybody’s time on this.
“It’s got fantastic merit, especially coming out of Paris and the great support we’ve received from all the athletes, male and female.”
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“It’s very compelling as to why we should be part of the programme,” Scanlon said.
“Even beyond the social and sporting aspect, there’s the financial aspect as well – two extra days in LA with minimal operational expense and a big upside in terms of ticketing and revenues from merchandise etc.”
In order to accommodate the event, the 72-hole men’s event will be hosted one hosted, a day earlier and finish on Saturday of the first week of the Games, starting July 14, 2028.
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