5 men’s golfers who are favorites to win the Olympic gold medal feat. Scottie Scheffler

2024 Olympic Men’s Golf Competition Preview

The Paris 2024 Olympic Men’s Golf competition is set to take place at Le Golf National from August 1–4. Scottie Scheffler, the 28-year-old leading the 60-player men’s field, is the favorite to win the gold medal. Alongside Scheffler, the American team includes Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Wyndham Clark.

Golf is making its third consecutive appearance in the Olympics after a long hiatus, having been played in 1900 and 1904 before being reinstated in 2016. Here are the top five contenders for the gold medal in Paris:

#### #1 Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler arrives at Le Golf National with six PGA Tour victories, including the prestigious Masters Tournament and the Players Championship. This season, Scheffler boasts 14 top-10 finishes in 16 tournaments. He secured two additional top-10 finishes at the PGA Championship and the Open Championship, with his lowest finish being a tie for 41st at the US Open.

#### #2 Xander Schauffele
Xander Schauffele aims to defend his Olympic title from Tokyo 2021. Schauffele has had a stellar 2024 season, winning two major championships and finishing in the top 10 in 12 out of 18 tournaments. His notable performances include the Masters and the US Open.

#### #3 Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy’s 2024 season features two PGA Tour wins and one DP World Tour victory. He has secured six top-10 finishes in 16 events on the American Tour, including a tie for second at the US Open. McIlroy, participating in his third Olympics, is seeking his first medal after finishing tied for third at Tokyo 2021 but missing out on a medal in a seven-way playoff for bronze.

#### #4 Ludvig Aberg
Ludvig Aberg, representing Sweden, will make his Olympic debut in Paris. Ranked fourth in the world, Aberg has had a consistent season with seven top-10 finishes in 16 PGA Tour events, including runner-up finishes at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Masters.

#### #5 Jon Rahm
Jon Rahm’s season on the LIV Golf circuit includes ten top-10 finishes. Although he had a slow start in the majors, finishing T45 at the Masters and missing the cut at the PGA Championship, Rahm bounced back with a T7 finish at the Open Championship at Royal Troon. With momentum on his side, Rahm is a strong contender for the gold medal.

These five golfers have demonstrated exceptional skill and consistency throughout the season, making them the front-runners for the coveted gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Men’s Golf competition.