Amy Yang secured her first major championship victory at the KPMG Women’s PGA tournament, earning herself a spot in the Paris Olympics. The dramatic finish in Sammamish, Washington saw Yang dominate the field to clinch her place in the 60-player lineup for the Olympic event. She was joined by runner-up Miyu Yamashita of Japan, who also showcased strong play to earn her place in the prestigious competition.
The final field for the 2024 Summer Olympics was confirmed after the conclusion of the third women’s major of the season. The highly anticipated tournament will kick off with the men’s competition from August 1-4, followed by the women’s event from August 7-10. Le Golf National, home of the 2018 Ryder Cup and the Open de France, will be the host venue for the tournament.
The International Golf Federation relies on the Rolex Rankings to determine its Olympic Golf Rankings. The top 15 players in the world qualify for the Paris Olympics, with a cap of four players from each country. The remaining spots are allocated based on rankings, with a maximum of two players from countries that do not already have two or more players in the top 15.
The race to secure a spot on Japan’s team intensified after Yuka Saso’s victory at the U.S. Women’s Open, followed by a controversial situation where Nasa Hataoka was disqualified at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. Ayaka Furue then tied for second at the same event, surpassing Hataoka in the rankings. Ultimately, it was Yamashita’s outstanding performance at Sahalee that solidified her position and secured her entry into the Olympics.
While American Ally Ewing put up strong performances in both the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the US Women’s Open, she narrowly missed out on Olympic qualification, moving up to 16th in the Rolex Rankings. This marks the first time that no country will have four representatives at the Paris Olympics.
Here is a look at the final women’s field for the 2024 Paris Olympics (Rolex Rankings in parentheses):
– Nelly Korda (1)
– Lilia Vu (2)
– Rose Zhang (9)
– Jin Young Ko (3)
– Amy Yang (5)
– Hyo Koo Kim (13)
– Ruoning Yin (4)
– Xiyu Lin (15)
– Celine Boutier (6)
– Perrine Delacour (75)
– Hannah Green (7)
– Minjee Lee (11)
– Charley Hull (8)
– Georgia Hall (36)
– Miyu Yamashita (19)
– Yuka Saso (10)
– Patty Tavatanakit (25)
– Brooke Henderson (14)
– Alena Sharp (292)
– Lydia Ko (17)
– Momoka Kobori (293)
– Maja Stark (21)
– Linn Grant (26)
– Carlota Ciganda (30)
– Azahara Munoz (109)
– Leona Maguire (32)
– Stephanie Meadow (134)
– Ashleigh Buhai (41)
– Paula Reto (196)
– Aditi Ashok (60)
– Diksha Dagar (167)
– Gaby Lopez (62)
– Maria Fassi (186)
– Esther Henseleit (64)
– Albane Valenzuela (70)
– Morgane Metraux (127)
– Nanna Koerstz Madsen (106)
– Emily Kristine Pedersen (87)
– Peiyun Chien (88)
– Wei-Ling Hsu (161)
– Anne van Dam (108)
– Dewi Weber (302)
– Bianca Pagdanganan (113)
– Dottie Ardina (298)
– Emma Spitz
– Shannon Tan
These talented players will represent their countries at the prestigious Paris Olympics, showcasing their skills on a global stage.
