Scheffler shot arguably the round of his life to win gold for the United States in Paris at Le Golf National
Any lingering doubts were dispelled by Scottie Scheffler‘s performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics last Sunday. The 28-year-old American solidified his position as the pinnacle of professional golf by clinching the gold medal. Scheffler’s exceptional final-round, where he equaled the course record with a score of 62 at Le Golf National, secured him the Olympic gold. He completed the week at 19 under par, triumphing over Great Britain’s Tommy Fleetwood by a single stroke.
Scheffler clinched Olympic gold as the first top-ranked golfer to triumph with a remarkable bogey-free round, including a stellar 29 on the back nine. Fleetwood, securing silver with eight birdies, faced defeat due to three bogeys. They finished two strokes ahead of Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, who claimed bronze after missing out on the third-place playoff at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Following his medal win, Scheffler now stands as the second consecutive American male to secure gold, following in the footsteps of Xander Schauffele’s victory at the 2020 Tokyo Games. This triumph marks Scheffler’s seventh win of the year, showcasing notable successes at the Masters and Players Championship.
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Although Scheffler securing the top spot on the Olympic podium was expected due to his stature and form, his journey to the summit was remarkably impressive, even for the finest player in the game. Starting the day trailing by four shots behind the 54-hole pace set by Schauffele and Spain’s Jon Rahm, Scheffler promptly charted his course.
Converting a 10-foot birdie opportunity on his first hole, the nimble right-hander was swiftly underway. Shortly after, a chip-in birdie followed on the 2nd hole, and Scheffler capitalized on the reachable par-5 3rd hole for the third consecutive birdie on his scorecard.
While Scheffler began strongly, his position wavered as he progressed through the front nine. Meanwhile, Rahm dominated Le Golf National, notching seven birdies in his first 10 holes. This performance allowed the Spaniard to surge ahead with a four-stroke lead and eight holes remaining.
It seemed like the gold was destined for Rahm, yet waves of nerves took over. With a challenging four-hole stretch resulting in 4 over par, including a costly double-bogey on the supposedly easiest hole on the course, Rahm lost his grip on the gold medal.
Scheffler took over and delivered key birdies on the 10th and 12th holes, setting the stage for a remarkable streak later on. His impressive performance featured four consecutive birdies from the 14th to the 17th holes, showcasing precise wedge shots, crucial conversions from within 10 feet, and a pivotal – yet unexpected – birdie on the challenging par-4 17th hole.
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