Golf takes aim at Olympics

The sport's major governing bodies are joining forces to lobby for its inclusion in the 2016 Summer Games. By Steve Pajak - spajak@sacbee.com Published 12:00 am PDT Thursday, July 17, 2008 Story appeared in SPORTS section, Page C1 Does golf belong in the Olympics? Mike Eruzione and Al Michaels are synonymous with the Olympics. They are also avid golfers and thoughtful individuals. And lukewarm to the idea – along with many of the world's best players – of the sport being pushed for the 2016 Games. "Would Tiger Woods be interested in going to the Olympic Games and winning the gold medal?" Eruzione said. "Maybe he would. That's one honor he can't win or have a chance at. It might be interesting to see." Not a ringing endorsement from the captain of the gold-medal-winning 1980 United States hockey team. Michaels, the announcer... [read full story]