The 2024 Paris Olympics men's golf final is set to be an enticing showdown, with top contenders ready to vie for the prestigious gold medal at Le Golf National in Paris.
Final Round Showdown
Leading the charge into the final round are Xander Schauffele of the United States and Jon Rahm of Spain. Both golfers have shown remarkable consistency and skill throughout the tournament. Their efforts have placed them at the top of the leaderboard, tied for the lead as they prepare to tee off at 6:39 a.m. ET.
Joining Schauffele and Rahm in this crucial final pairing is Tommy Fleetwood of Great Britain. Fleetwood will be looking to leverage his experience and form to make a decisive impact in the closing stages.
Top Contenders
Rory McIlroy is another marquee name to watch out for in this final round. The Northern Irishman is scheduled to tee off at 6:28 a.m., alongside Japan's Hideki Matsuyama and Denmark's Nicolai Højgaard. McIlroy’s performance will be closely watched, as he aims to add an Olympic medal to his impressive career achievements.
Starting a bit earlier, at 6:17 a.m., is Scottie Scheffler. The American will be competing alongside South Korea’s Tom Kim and Belgium’s Thomas Detry. Scheffler, known for his powerful drives and steady putting, will be another strong contender to watch as the competition heats up.
Early Starters
The day’s play begins early, with Camilo Villegas of Colombia and France's Matthieu Pavon set to tee off at the crack of dawn, 3 a.m. Following closely at 3:11 a.m., Mito Pereira of Chile, Phachara Khongwatmai of Thailand, and China’s Yechun Yuan will begin their rounds.
The 3:33 a.m. slot will feature Kristoffer Ventura of Norway, Adrian Meronk of Poland, and Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo. These early starters have the advantage of relatively calm morning conditions, which they could exploit to post low scores and climb up the leaderboard.
Mid-Morning Action
As the morning progresses, the competition will see the likes of Ryan Fox from New Zealand, Collin Morikawa of the United States, and Mexico’s Carlos Ortiz starting their rounds at 5:06 a.m. This trio will be followed by Germany’s Stephan Jaeger, American Wyndham Clark, and Ireland’s Shane Lowry at 5:17 a.m.
Alejandro Tosti of Argentina, Chinese Taipei’s C.T. Pan, and Italy's Matteo Manassero will tee off at 5:33 a.m., aiming to make a mark as the tournament progresses. Shortly after, at 5:44 a.m., Erik van Rooyen of South Africa, South Korea’s Byeong Hun An, and Canada’s Corey Conners will begin their rounds.
Late Morning Competitors
Approaching the later part of the morning, Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg, Australia’s Jason Day, and Joaquin Niemann of Chile will tee off at 6:06 a.m. This group features players who have shown flashes of brilliance throughout their careers and will be looking to end their Olympic campaigns on a high note.
As the final round unfolds at Le Golf National in Paris, all eyes will be on the contenders as they navigate the course’s challenging layout and strive for gold. With an array of talented golfers from around the globe, the men’s golf final promises to be a gripping conclusion to the Olympic competition.