The anticipation is building as the 2024 Paris Olympics men's golf final approaches. Scheduled for Sunday, the competition promises an early morning of riveting action, with some of the top names in the sport vying for Olympic glory at Le Golf National in Paris.
Leading the Pack
Xander Schauffele of the United States and Jon Rahm of Spain share the lead heading into the final round. Both have demonstrated exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament, setting up what is expected to be a thrilling showdown. The duo will tee off at 6:39 a.m. ET, embarking on the last leg of their quest for the gold medal. Joining them will be Great Britain’s Tommy Fleetwood, who has consistently showcased his own prowess on the course.
Notable Tee Times
The drama will start early, with Rory McIlroy taking the course at 6:28 a.m. The Northern Irishman, always a crowd favorite, will be competing alongside Japan's Hideki Matsuyama and Denmark's Nicolai Højgaard. McIlroy's skill and competitive nature make him a strong contender, and his pairing with Matsuyama and Højgaard adds a layer of intrigue to the competition.
Before McIlroy and his group, Scottie Scheffler will begin his final round at 6:17 a.m. Scheffler, paired with South Korea's Tom Kim and Belgium's Thomas Detry, is expected to put forth a strong performance, building on his consistent play throughout the tournament.
As dawn breaks over Paris, the early starters include Camilo Villegas and Matthieu Pavon, who will get things underway at 3 a.m. They will be followed by Mito Pereira, Phachara Khongwatmai, and Yechun Yuan at 3:11 a.m., and then Kristoffer Ventura, Adrian Meronk, and Emiliano Grillo at 3:33 a.m.
Collin Morikawa, another big name, will start his final round at 5:06 a.m. alongside Ryan Fox and Carlos Ortiz. This group is one to watch, given Morikawa's reputation for rising to the occasion in major tournaments.
Shortly after, at 5:17 a.m., Stephan Jaeger, Wyndham Clark, and Shane Lowry will begin their competition. They are succeeded by Alejandro Tosti, C.T. Pan, and Matteo Manassero at 5:33 a.m., and Erik van Rooyen, Byeong Hun An, and Corey Conners at 5:44 a.m.
Finally, the last group to tee off before the leaders includes Ludvig Aberg, Jason Day, and Joaquin Niemann, who will start their round at 6:06 a.m., just before the day's highlight group with Schauffele and Rahm.
Setting the Stage
Le Golf National, known for its challenging layout and spectacular views, is the perfect venue for this culmination of Olympic golf. The course has tested the mettle of these elite golfers over the past days, and the final round is expected to push them even further.
With the leaderboard closely contested and several renowned golfers in the mix, Sunday’s final promises to be a showcase of skill, strategy, and resilience. As fans and enthusiasts tune in, the stage is set for what could be a historic day in Olympic golf.
Stay tuned as these top athletes vie not just for medals, but for the pride and honor of their nations, each stroke bringing them closer to Olympic immortality.