The IGF guaranteed that at least one golfer qualified from the host nation and at least one from each continent (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania).
The IGF posted weekly lists of qualifiers based on current rankings for men and women.
[21] Before the start of the competition, Bryson DeChambeau (6) tested positive for COVID-19 and was replaced on the US team by Patrick Reed.
[22] Jon Rahm (1) also withdrew following a positive test and was replaced by Jorge Campillo.
[2][24][25][26] The following women removed themselves from possible qualification (world ranking as of 28 June listed): Two weeks before the competition, Paula Reto (420) of South Africa tested positive for COVID-19 and withdrew.