World number one Scottie Scheffler has reflected on becoming an Olympic gold medallist at Le Golf National in Paris after an exhilarating final round.
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he’s unconcerned with legacy after he claimed an Olympic gold medal.
Scheffler pipped England’s Tommy Fleetwood by one stroke on an absorbing final day in Paris.
The 28-year-old tore round Le Golf National on Sunday, carding nine birdies and no bogeys for a 9-under 62 to reach 19-under par.
Scheffler equalled the course record and his latest triumph means that he has now won seven times in 2024.
His biggest victory, of course, was claiming his second green jacket at the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National.
“I don’t really think too much about my legacy as a golfer,” Scheffler told reporters a few moments after he broke down in tears on the podium.
“That’s not really something that comes to mind. I love being out here competing.
“It’s one of my favourite things in the world to do and it’s a great joy in my life. I’m proud to be out here competing.
“As far as my legacy goes, I really don’t think about it too much.
“This is just part of my life that I do out here and it’s something that I work very hard at. I’m proud to be sitting here with a gold medal.
“And as far as legacy goes, I try not to think about it too much.
“I’m just out here competing and trying to stay present and working as hard as I can and trying to get the most out of myself.”
Tears on the podium
Scheffler is not really one to show too much emotion.
But the tears flowed as the national anthem was played on Sunday.
“Typically I’m fairly emotional as it is,” he said.
“I think with this tournament, there wasn’t much time in between winning, and then you kind of just get ushered through everything.
“I remember after the Masters this year, I took a bathroom break but really I just wanted to be by myself for a minute.
“I cried pretty good after that one.”
Scottie Scheffler, his wife Meredith and son Bennett
Scottie Scheffler, his wife Meredith and son Bennett
He added: “I just — I mean, it’s emotional sitting there on the podium and hearing your national anthem, it really is.
“It’s been a long week. It’s been a challenging week. I played some great golf today, and I’m proud to be going home with a medal.
“There was a lot of talented guys in the field this week.
“These guys played tremendous golf and I think we should all be proud of the golf that we played this week.”
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