They’re Back!

GOLF

Last played: St. Louis (1904) 120 golfers (60 men, 60 women) from approximately 40 countries will putt and drive on a course boasting the highly saltwater-tolerant SeaDwarf Seashore Paspalum grass, which was constructed just for the games in Barra da Tijuca in Rio. Critical factor: The wind Watch for: Lots of birdies and eagles on the last three holes. Visit to find out how Olympic golfers are chosen.

RUGBY

Last played: Paris (1924) In Rio, athletes will scrum their way through rugby sevens, a faster, shorter version of the traditional 15-player game. Jillion Potter, who broke her neck in 2010 and was diagnosed with cancer in 2014, is back as captain of the U.S. women’s rugby team. Watch for: Team Fiji, looking to earn a firstever Olympic medal.