Scottie Scheffler wins gold

Scottie Scheffler secured the Olympic gold medal in men's golf at the Paris 2024 Games with a spectacular final round, scoring a nine-under 62 to finish at 19-under-par overall. Starting four shots behind the leaders, Scheffler capitalized on the collapses of Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood, making four consecutive birdies down the stretch, including a crucial 18-foot putt on the 17th hole. Fleetwood ultimately took silver after finishing at 17-under, while Japan's Hideki Matsuyama claimed bronze with a consistent performance. This victory adds to Scheffler's impressive year, which includes six wins on the PGA Tour and a Masters title. With this win, Scheffler becomes the second consecutive American to win gold in Olympic golf, following Xander Schauffele's victory in Tokyo. His performance set a new Olympic record for 72 holes at 19-under 265, thrilling a crowd of about 30,000 spectators at Le Golf National.