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Scottie Scheffler And Tommy Fleetwood Share Bronze In Men's Golf

Scheffler, of the United States, poses with the winner's trophy after his victory in the Hero World Challenge PGA Tour at the Albany Golf Club in New Providence, Bahamas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. (AP Ph

On the final day of men's golf at the Olympics, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler made a strong push with three consecutive birdies, propelling him to a tie for the bronze medal position alongside Team GB's Tommy Fleetwood. Starting the day tied for sixth, Scheffler's impressive performance has put him in contention for a podium finish.

Meanwhile, Xander Schauffle and Jon Rahm lead the pack at 14-under, one shot ahead of Scheffler and Fleetwood. Schauffle, the defending gold medalist from Tokyo, is aiming to retain his title, while Rahm, a two-time major winner, is vying for his first Olympic medal.

Not far behind, Denmark's Nicolai Højgaard, Japan's Hideki Matsuyama, and Ireland's Rory McIlroy are tied for fifth place at 12-under, keeping the competition intense as the final round unfolds.

Fleetwood had a shaky start with a bogey on the first hole but quickly recovered with a birdie on the second, showcasing his resilience in the face of tough competition. With the leaderboard tightly packed, every stroke counts as the golfers battle it out for Olympic glory.

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