IOC Approves Mixed Golf Team for 2028 LA Olympics

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**<h1>Canadian Golf Duo Conners & Henderson Eye Olympic Podium with Mixed Team Event Debut</h1>**

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  <img src="https://247sports.news/images/conners-henderson.jpg" alt="Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson playing golf">
  <figcaption>Corey Conners (left) and Brooke Henderson (right) have been successful on their respective circuits and now aim for Olympic glory in the mixed team event. (Photo: Getty Images)</figcaption>
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  **<h2>The IOC Approves Mixed Team Golf for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics</h2>**

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  The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Council has approved the addition of a mixed team golf event to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics program. This new format, to be held after the men's component and before the women's, has Canadian golfers Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson eying a podium finish.

  **<h3>Golf's Exciting New Dynamic</h3>**

  In an interview with Canadian Press, Brooke Henderson expressed her excitement for the new event: **"It adds a certain anticipation, and a new dynamic in golf,"** she said. The 24-year-old, who finished seventh in Rio 2016, 29th in Tokyo 2021, and 13th in Paris, is no stranger to representing Canada on the world's biggest stage.

  **<h3>A Pairing with Podium Potential</h3>**

  Henderson and Conners, a renowned duo on the Canadian golf scene, have proven their mettle as a team. They finished second at the Grant Thornton Invitational in 2023 and tied for fourth in 2024, showcasing impressive synergy on the course. **"I have already played with Corey at the Grant Thornton Invitational, and we have obtained very good results, so this new test will offer us another opportunity to return to the country with a medal on the neck,"** Henderson excitement is palpable.

  **<h3>Format & Qualification</h3>**

  The mixed team competition will consist of 36 holes: 18 holes of alternate shot and 18 holes of fourball (best ball). Only one mixed team per country will be allowed, and teams will be composed of golfers already qualified for the individual events at the Olympics.

  **<h3>About the Grant Thornton Invitational</h3>**

  The Grant Thornton Invitational is a mixed team tournament held annually. It brings together the top golfers from the PGA and LPGA tours in December.

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  **<h2>Did you know?</h2>**

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    <li>The mixed team golf event will be a new addition to the Olympic program, debuting in the 2028 Games.</li>
    <li>Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners have represented Canada in golf events at the Olympics before, with Henderson participating three times.</li>
    <li>The Grant Thornton Invitational is one of the few mixed team golf events currently on the professional circuit.</li>
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  **<h2>Pro Tip: Alternate Shot vs. Fourball</h2>**

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    <p>"In alternate shot, communication and strategy are key. You've got to trust each other completely. In fourball, birdies are the name of the game – every shot counts!"</p>
    <footer><cite>Brooke Henderson</cite></footer>
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  <p>As the excitement builds for the debut of mixed team golf at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, one thing is clear: Canada's Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson are ready to bring home the gold. **Stay tuned to 247Sports News for more updates and exclusive coverage!**</p>

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