Officials from the International Golf Federation (IGF) are optimistic about including a mixed golf event in the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Golf made its return to the Olympics in 2016 after a 112-year absence, with Justin Rose winning gold for Great Britain in Rio.

A proposal for a two-day mixed team tournament will be presented to the International Olympic Committee on April 9, 2025, with a decision expected on the same day.

The proposed mixed event would feature one pair from each nation competing between the men's and women's individual tournaments, aiming to attract support from stakeholders, including major broadcasters like NBC.

To accommodate the mixed event, the men's tournament will be adjusted to start a day earlier, running from Wednesday to Saturday, while the mixed competition is set for Sunday.

Scanlon emphasized the financial benefits of the mixed event, such as increased ticket sales and merchandise revenue, and the opportunity for female players to showcase their skills alongside male partners.

While the mixed tournament could incentivize players to participate in the Olympics, it presents scheduling challenges, particularly with The Open Championship traditionally held in mid-July.

The sport's appeal was recently highlighted in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Scottie Scheffler and Lydia Ko won the men's and women's titles, respectively.

Critics argue that golf is missing out by not including a mixed competition, which has prompted the IGF to advocate strongly for such an event.

IGF executive director Antony Scanlon expressed optimism about the proposal, citing positive feedback from LA28 and support from prominent athletes like Lydia Ko and Shane Lowry.