Chief upbeat about Olympic return

China's golf chief is optimistic that the sport will be played at the 2016 Olympic Games.

"It is very likely golf will be admitted to the 2016 Games," said Zhang Xiaoning, vice-president of the China Golf Association (CGA). "As far as I know, lots of International Olympic Committee (IOC) members play golf.

"And the game also boasts great value in marketing and commercial development."