Tommy Fleetwood Wins Silver at the 2024 Olympic Golf Tournament

In a thrilling finish at the men’s Olympic golf tournament, Tommy Fleetwood walked away with a silver medal after a day filled with excitement at Le Golf National. He came close to capturing the gold medal, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

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Entering the final round, Fleetwood was just one shot behind Spain’s Jon Rahm. As the day progressed, it seemed like Rahm was racing ahead, building a substantial lead. However, as Fleetwood sharpened his putting skills, the tides began to turn after the 10th hole.

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Bouncing back, Fleetwood took the lead solo after the 14th hole, thanks to a rough double bogey for Rahm. Both players showed fierce competition, making birdies through the final holes, but it was American golfer Scottie Scheffler who stole the spotlight with a stunning nine-under-par 62, finishing at 19-under-par overall.

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Fleetwood had a chance to force a playoff with a birdie on the 18th, but a miss on his approach shot left him short, ultimately finishing at 18-under-par. He expressed a blend of disappointment and pride, stating, “I never dreamt I would be an Olympic medallist.” Standing on the podium with his silver medal felt incredibly special to him.

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Adding to the excitement of the tournament, Rory McIlroy made a significant push for a medal, scoring five consecutive birdies before a costly double bogey on the 15th hole dashed his hopes.

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Interestingly, more than 10 percent of the players in this competition were part of LIV Golf, including notable names like Rahm, Joaquin Niemann, and Carlos Ortiz. As the men’s competition concludes, the stage is set for the women’s tournament set to kick off on Wednesday.