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Bob Harig

Xander Schauffele Admits Olympic Disappointment: ‘I Was Pretty Bummed Out’

Xander Schauffele tumbled from gold medal contention in the final round in Paris and missed the podium entirely. | Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Professional golfers are used to defeat but Xander Schauffele said his final-round performance at the Olympic golf tournament left him feeling different than other times when he failed to produce on the final day.

The two-time major winner who was in contention to win a gold medal for the second straight Olympics fell off the pace during the final round at Le Golf National, the only player among the top 10 who shot over par.

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