The final round of the men's golf event in the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing some of the sport's brightest talents. Taking place at the prestigious Le Golf National, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the competition's culminating moments on Sunday.
Xander Schauffele from the United States and Jon Rahm of Spain are tied for the lead heading into this crucial final round. Both players have demonstrated remarkable skill and tenacity throughout the tournament. Schauffele and Rahm are set to begin their final round at 6:39 a.m. ET, where they will be accompanied by another top contender, Tommy Fleetwood of Great Britain.
Key Pairings to Watch
Rory McIlroy, a favorite who has consistently delivered under pressure, will tee off slightly earlier at 6:28 a.m. ET. McIlroy will be competing alongside Japan's Hideki Matsuyama and Denmark's Nicolai Højgaard, both of whom have shown sparks of brilliance this week.
Another group that has generated considerable interest features Scottie Scheffler, who will start his round at 6:17 a.m. ET. Scheffler is set to be paired with South Korea's Tom Kim and Belgium's Thomas Detry, making for a highly competitive trio.
Amidst the early starters, Camilo Villegas and Matthieu Pavon will get their final round underway as early as 3 a.m. ET, ensuring an action-packed day right from the start. Closely following them, at 3:11 a.m. ET, will be Mito Pereira, Phachara Khongwatmai, and Yechun Yuan, offering fans a glimpse of emerging talents.
Rounding Out the Field
At 3:33 a.m. ET, the group featuring Kristoffer Ventura, Adrian Meronk, and Emiliano Grillo will take to the course. Further into the morning’s play, at 5:06 a.m. ET, Ryan Fox, Collin Morikawa, and Carlos Ortiz will begin their final push. Given Morikawa's reputation and Ortiz's promising form, this grouping could yield surprising twists in the leaderboard.
Stephan Jaeger, Wyndham Clark, and Shane Lowry are scheduled to start their round at 5:17 a.m. ET. Later groups, such as the one including Alejandro Tosti, C.T. Pan, and Matteo Manassero (5:33 a.m. ET), and Erik van Rooyen, Byeong Hun An, and Corey Conners (5:44 a.m. ET), also promise a competitive edge to the day's proceedings.
Among the last groups to tee off, standout players like Ludvig Aberg, Jason Day, and Joaquin Niemann will begin their rounds at 6:06 a.m. ET. With Day’s vast experience and Niemann’s rising star status, this group’s performance will be closely scrutinized.
Le Golf National, with its challenging layout and rich history, serves as a fitting backdrop for what promises to be an exhilarating finish to the men’s golf event at the Paris Olympics. As the world watches, each golfer will have to summon their utmost skill and composure to vie for the coveted Olympic gold.
The matches will undoubtedly offer plenty of drama and showcase the very best the sport has to offer. With such a competitive field, Sunday’s final round at Le Golf National is set to be a memorable chapter in Olympic golf history.