Scottie Scheffler must have arrived in Paris in a panic. It was, after all, more than a month since he won the last of six 2024 tournaments. It turned out the world No 1 had no reason to fret; with a stunning Sunday back nine of 29, for a round of 62, he added Olympic gold to his remarkable CV. Tommy Fleetwood was the latest player to be nudged into second place by the 28-year-old’s brilliance. Scheffler took main honours but it was unquestionably Fleetwood who captured hearts and minds here.
“There is part of me that is disappointed but I never dreamt I would be an Olympic medallist so I am unbelievably proud and happy with how the week went,” Fleetwood said. “Standing on that podium with a medal was one of the most special moments I have ever had.”
