Writing on the PGA’s blog, Tim Finchem, said: “I see two very positive developments coming from including golf as an Olympic sport. One would be a significant boost to the popularity and perception of the game all around the world. The other major benefit is that it would further help bring the world of golf together to work on this major initiative".
The earliest opportunity for golf to be added to the Olympic programme would be in 2016, with a decision set to be made in 2009.
