Hello Paris! Scottie Schefller, Meredith and Bennett arrives
Scottie Scheffler has been immersing himself in the delights of Paris as he prepares for his Olympic debut. The world number one golfer has been playing the role of the typical American tourist in the French capital, sharing snapshots on social media of his excursions to iconic landmarks like the Louvre Art Museum and the…
Scottie Scheffler has been immersing himself in the delights of Paris as he prepares for his Olympic debut. The world number one golfer has been playing the role of the typical American tourist in the French capital, sharing snapshots on social media of his excursions to iconic landmarks like the Louvre Art Museum and the Seine river, accompanied by his wife Meredith and their newborn son Bennett. The Seine, notably, was the venue for the Olympic opening ceremony last week.
In addition to sightseeing, Scheffler has indulged in local culinary delights, savoring Parisian staples such as crepes and croissants. But it’s not all about golf and gastronomy for Scheffler in Paris; he has also been showcasing his tennis skills. Alongside his caddie, Ted Scott, Scheffler has been engaging in tennis practice, humorously commenting that they’re “pretending we are Team USA tennis,” a playful nod to USA flag-bearer Coco Gauff.
However, the light-hearted tennis sessions are just a prelude to the serious competition ahead as Scheffler gears up for the Olympic golf tournament at Le Golf National. He leads a star-studded lineup featuring golfing greats like Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Jon Rahm.
Scheffler’s selection for Team USA follows an outstanding season, highlighted by his second Masters victory in April and five PGA Tour wins, including The Players Championship. His latest triumph came at the Travelers Championship in June, establishing him as a favorite for the FedExCup title in late August. Most recently, Scheffler achieved a T7 finish at The Open, where his Olympic teammate Schauffele claimed a spectacular win at Royal Troon.
Schauffele, the defending Olympic champion, is anticipated to be a key contender against Scheffler in the race for gold in Paris. The 28-year-old Scheffler expressed his excitement about competing on the Olympic stage, emphasizing the honor of representing his country.
“Playing for your country is always extremely exciting, and it will be pretty surreal doing it on the Olympic stage. It’s also good bragging rights for people that tell me golf is not a sport – I can say it’s an Olympic sport. I’m just excited to go there and experience the Olympics, see some other sports, go to the village, see other athletes, and just be part of it all. It should be a fun, special week.”
The men’s Olympic golf competition is set to commence at Le Golf National at 8 am UK time on Thursday morning.