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The men's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris took place from 1 to 4 August at Le Golf National. 60 golfers from 33 nations competed, with each country qualifying from one to four golfers based on the World Rankings of 17 June 2024. The top 15 golfers in the rankings secured spots at the Games, with a maximum of four players per country. The host country, France, was guaranteed one spot, and each continent was guaranteed at least one representative. The gold medal was won by Scottie Scheffler of the United States, who tied the course record by shooting 62 (−9).
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Dates | 1-4 August |
| Location | Le Golf National, Paris, France |
| Number of golfers | 60 |
| Number of nations | 33 |
| Number of golfers per nation | 1-4 |
| Host nation | France |
| Number of continents | 5 |
| Number of holes | 72 |
| Number of rounds | 4 |
| Days of the week | Thursday-Sunday |
| Notable golfers | Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood, Hideki Matsuyama, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy |
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Men's golf at the 2024 Olympics
The men's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris took place from 1 to 4 August 2024 at the Le Golf National. 60 golfers from 33 nations competed over four days, with each golfer playing one round (18 holes) per day.
Each country could qualify from one to four golfers based on the World Rankings of 17 June 2024. The top 60 golfers were selected, subject to limits per nation and guarantees for the host and continental representation. A nation could have three or four golfers if they were all in the top 15 of the rankings; otherwise, each nation was limited to two golfers. One spot was guaranteed for the host country, France, and five spots were reserved to ensure that each continent with Olympic representation had at least one athlete competing in the event.
The tournament saw American Scottie Scheffler tie the course record by shooting 62 (−9) to win the gold medal by one stroke. Scheffler, the world number one golfer, started the day four strokes behind the leaders but birdied five of the last seven holes. Japan's Hideki Matsuyama, who lost in a 7-man playoff for the bronze medal at the 2020 Olympics, shot an 8-under-par round of 63 to lead by two strokes over defending champion Xander Schauffele of the United States. Great Britain's Tommy Fleetwood took silver, while Matsuyama secured bronze.
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60 golfers from 33 nations
The men's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris took place from 1 to 4 August 2024 at Le Golf National. 60 golfers from 33 nations competed in the tournament.
Each country could qualify from one to four golfers based on the World Rankings of 17 June 2024. The top 60 golfers were selected, subject to limits per nation and guarantees for the host and continental representation. A nation could have three or four golfers if they were all in the top 15 of the rankings; otherwise, each nation was limited to two golfers. One spot was guaranteed for the host nation, France, and five spots were guaranteed to ensure that each Olympic continent had at least one representative.
The 60-man field was top-heavy, with eight of the top 10 players in the world rankings, including World Number One Scottie Scheffler, who won the gold medal. Other notable players included Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama, Tommy Fleetwood, and Jon Rahm.
The Olympic men's golf tournament featured golfers from a diverse range of nations, with varying levels of golf engagement and infrastructure. While the United States has the most golfers globally, other countries with significant golf participation include Japan, Canada, South Korea, England, and Germany. The Olympic tournament provides a unique opportunity for golfers from different countries to compete on a global stage and celebrate their achievements, regardless of their final ranking.
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World number one Scottie Scheffler
The men's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics took place from 1 to 4 August, with 60 golfers from 33 nations competing.
Scheffler had a successful amateur career, including a victory at the U.S. Junior Amateur in 2013. He turned professional in 2018 and was named Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year in 2019 and PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 2020. 2022 was a breakout year for Scheffler, as he rose to world number one and won his first major championship at the Masters Tournament. He also won The Players Championship in 2023 and 2024, becoming the first to win the title consecutively.
Scheffler has maintained his number-one ranking by consistently performing well in tournaments. He successfully defended his title at the WM Phoenix Open in 2023, joining an exclusive club of golfers who have reached 100 consecutive weeks as the number-one player in the world. At the 2024 Olympics, Scheffler tied the course record by shooting 62 (−9) to win the gold medal by one stroke.
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Xander Schauffele defends his title
The men's individual golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics took place from 1 to 4 August 2024 at Le Golf National. The competition saw 60 golfers from 33 nations compete for medals.
Xander Schauffele, the defending gold medallist from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, was in the running to defend his title. Schauffele, an American professional golfer, was born in San Diego, California, in 1993. His father, Stefan, was an aspiring decathlete who suffered career-ending injuries in a car accident. During his recovery, Stefan became interested in golf and later introduced his son to the sport at the age of nine.
Schauffele had a successful amateur career, winning the 2014 California State Amateur and the 2010 California State High School titles. He played college golf at San Diego State University, where he excelled academically and athletically, setting several records. In 2017, he won the Tour Championship, and his career continued to rise.
Leading up to the 2024 Olympics, Schauffele had a strong season. In September 2023, he represented the U.S. in the Ryder Cup. He then made a coaching change, partnering with Chris Como, formerly a coach of Tiger Woods and Bryson DeChambeau. The decision paid off, as Schauffele went on to win his first major, the 2024 PGA Championship, with a record-low score of 21 under par. He followed this up with a win at the 2024 Open Championship, becoming the first golfer to win two majors in one season.
At the 2024 Olympics, Schauffele faced tough competition, including Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, Tommy Fleetwood of Great Britain, and world number one Scottie Scheffler of the United States. Despite his impressive form, Schauffele was unable to defend his Olympic title. Scottie Scheffler of the United States took the gold, shooting a course-record 62 (−9) to win by one stroke.
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Le Golf National course
The men's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics is taking place at Le Golf National in France, from 1 to 4 August. Le Golf National is an 18-hole golf course, located in Guyancourt, southwest of central Paris. It was designed by architects Hubert Chesneau and Robert von Hagge, in collaboration with Pierre Thevenin, and it opened in October 1990.
Le Golf National has a capacity for 80,000 spectators and features three courses. The Albatros (Albatross) is the main championship course, par 72 at 7,331 yards (6,703 m). The course combines the traditional feel of a links with the modern features of target golf. It has slick greens, vast undulating fairways, and numerous links-style bunkers. The final four holes are surrounded by water hazards, making it a challenging finish for golfers. The other two courses at Le Golf National are the Aigle (Eagle), par 71 and 6,224 yards (5,691 m), and the Oiselet (Birdie), a short nine-hole course with a par of 32.
Le Golf National is a prestigious venue that has hosted many notable events, including the Open de France on the European Tour since 1991, making it the oldest national open in continental Europe. It was also the first venue in France to host the Ryder Cup in 2018, as well as the World Amateur Team Championships for men and women in 1994 and 2022. The course has a rich history and is known for its challenging design, making it a sought-after location for major golf tournaments.
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Frequently asked questions
The men's golf event at the 2024 Olympics took place from 1 to 4 August 2024.
The event took place at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France.
60 golfers from 33 nations participated in the event.
Each country could qualify from one to four golfers based on the World Rankings of 17 June 2024.
American Scottie Scheffler won the gold medal.
