Column: For American golfers, getting to Olympics hard work

FILE - In this July 18, 2021, file photo, United States' Collin Morikawa celebrates on the 18th green after winning the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England. Morikawa is an example of American golfers helping to raise the profile of golf in the Olympics. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)

FILE - In this June 20, 2021, file photo, Xander Schauffele watches his shot from the fifth tee during the final round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. Schauffele was No. 427 in the world when the Olympics last were held. Now he's part of the U.S. team in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)