REVEALED! What Triggers Scottie Scheffler On The Olympic gold medal

Scottie Scheffler Clinches Olympic Gold with Record Round

In a stunning display of skill and composure, Scottie Scheffler shot a final-round 62 at Le Golf National, tying the course record and winning the Olympic gold medal. This monumental victory solidifies Scheffler’s status as the gold standard in professional golf, marking him as the first No. 1-ranked golfer in the world to clinch Olympic gold.

The Final Round

Beginning the day out of a medal position, Scottie Scheffler wasted no time in making his intentions known. A birdie on the opening hole set the tone, contributing to a near-flawless, bogey-free round that included a staggering 29 on the back nine.

While Spain’s Jon Rahm initially seemed poised to claim gold, a dramatic shift in fortunes over the final holes saw Scheffler emerge victorious, one stroke ahead of Great Britain’s Tommy Fleetwood.

Rahm, who entered the back nine holding a four-stroke lead, shot a 39 on the back nine and collapsed out of a medal position. The performance sparked Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee to label it one of the top collapses in golf this year.

“I’m gonna put that down as one of the biggest collapse— chokes of the year. Probably right up there with Rory McIlroy coming down the stretch at the U.S. Open.”
Scottie Scheffler Clinches Olympic Gold with Record Round
Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net  |  By Tony Marchese  |  Last updated 8/5/24.

Tommy Fleetwood, who claimed the silver medal, offered praise for Scheffler’s performance, “Scottie played an incredible round of golf today. It was an honor to compete at such a high level.”

Notable Performances

While Scottie Scheffler’s victory was the pinnacle of the event, the tournament was filled with other notable performances. Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama secured the bronze medal, marking a triumphant comeback after his near-miss at the Tokyo Games.

The competition also saw compelling narratives from Victor Perez, who gave the host nation something to cheer about, and Rory McIlroy, whose quest for Olympic glory fell just short as he finished the tournament -15 and T5 alongside Rahm.