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Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / July 20
Open Championship golfer ‘f–ked’ by Olympics having epic party instead

Open Championship golfer ‘f–ked’ by Olympics having epic party instead

Joost Luiten has emerged from relative anonymity to Golf Twitter darling in the run-up to the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Dutch golfer has been denied entry to the Olympics despite winning a court case regarding his eligibility.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / July 10

How red tape, politics led to Dutch qualifier Joost Luiten being disallowed from competing in 2024 Olympics

The Netherlands, International Golf Federation and International Olympic Committee all played a role

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The 'Last 30 U.S. Open golf champions' quiz

The 'Last 30 U.S. Open golf champions' quiz

How many of the previous 30 U.S. Open golf champions can you name in five minutes?

Golf News / On Tap Sports Net / July 9
IOC Rules Joost Luiten Unable To Play In Olympics

IOC Rules Joost Luiten Unable To Play In Olympics

In a whirlwind of a week, Dutch golfer Joost Luiten once again finds himself on the outside looking in for the Olympic games. Luiten, 38, previously sued the Dutch Olympic committee when it ruled he was "not good enough to compete for a medal.' However, he qualified for the event through OWGR points.

Golf News / ESPN / July 9

Luiten won't play in Olympics despite win in court

Golfer Joost Luiten of the Netherlands won't be going to the Olympics in Paris after all.

Golf News / On Tap Sports Net / July 3
Joost Luiten Wins Court Case, Forces Netherlands to Reinstate Him for the Olympics

Joost Luiten Wins Court Case, Forces Netherlands to Reinstate Him for the Olympics

Last week, news dropped that the Netherlands were making a controversial move in the Olympic golf tournament. The NOCNSF informed their players that due to the low chance of them medaling in the tournament.

Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / July 2
Dutch golfer successfully sues for spot in Paris Olympics

Dutch golfer successfully sues for spot in Paris Olympics

Joost Luiten has won a lawsuit against Netherlands Golf Federation (NGF), opening a pathway for the Dutchman to participate in the men’s competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 25
Netherlands denies three golfers from competing in Olympics

Netherlands denies three golfers from competing in Olympics

The Netherlands will not allow Joost Luiten, Darius Van Driel or Dewi Weber to represent the country in the Olympic men's and women's golf competitions.

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