Golf's inclusion in the Olympic Games programme "is the greatest thing to happen to the sport," according to world number two Phil Mickelson.
Golf, which was played at the 1900 Paris Olympics and 1904 Games in St Louis, will be included for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Games along with rugby sevens.
"Everybody that I have talked to is excited about golf becoming an Olympic sport. It is the greatest thing to happen to our sport, it will allow the growth of the game on a global level," said three-time major winner Mickelson ahead of this week's Barclays Singapore Open.
Mickelson, 39, took part in a promotional video alongside Jack Nicklaus, Ernie Els and world number one Tiger Woods, while Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie and three-time major winner Padraig Harrington have since welcomed the move.
Golf, which was played at the 1900 Paris Olympics and 1904 Games in St Louis, will be included for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Games along with rugby sevens.
"Everybody that I have talked to is excited about golf becoming an Olympic sport. It is the greatest thing to happen to our sport, it will allow the growth of the game on a global level," said three-time major winner Mickelson ahead of this week's Barclays Singapore Open.
Mickelson, 39, took part in a promotional video alongside Jack Nicklaus, Ernie Els and world number one Tiger Woods, while Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie and three-time major winner Padraig Harrington have since welcomed the move.
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