Scottie Scheffler claimed the Olympic gold in men’s golf at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showcasing an incredible final-round performance at Le Golf National. Starting the day four shots behind the leaders, Scheffler surged with a record-tying 9-under 62 to finish at 19-under, edging out Great Britain’s Tommy Fleetwood, who took silver at 18-under. Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama rounded out the podium, capturing bronze with a score of 17-under.
A Stunning Comeback and Memorable Victory
Scheffler’s back nine was particularly remarkable, as he recorded six birdies to secure the lead. His birdie streak, which culminated with a 10-foot putt on the 17th hole, allowed him to surpass Fleetwood, who was unable to birdie the final hole. Scheffler’s victory brings the U.S. another Olympic gold in men’s golf, following Xander Schauffele’s win in Tokyo 2020.
Key Highlights:
- Winning Score: Scheffler shot 19-under to claim gold.
- Final Round: His 9-under 62 matched the course record.
- Podium: Tommy Fleetwood (silver), Hideki Matsuyama (bronze).
This victory adds a prestigious Olympic gold to Scheffler’s impressive list of achievements and caps off an exceptional year for the world’s No. 1 golfer Olympics.
