'Golden Shot' Scheffler... Perfect Play Shined [Paris Olympics]

9 Birdies on Final Day Secure 1-Stroke Comeback Victory
Outstanding Driving Distance, Precise Irons, Clutch Putting
Equipped with New TaylorMade, Vokey, Srixon Gear

There is no rival.

Scottie Scheffler is smiling brightly, wearing a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, looking at his wife and son. [Giancourt (France)=AFP·Yonhap News]

This is about Scottie Scheffler (USA), the world No. 1. On the 4th (local time), he won the gold medal in the men's individual golf event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, held at Le Golf National Olympic Course (Par 71) in Guyancourt near Paris, France. In the final 4th round, he swept up 9 birdies without a single bogey to complete a come-from-behind victory (19-under 265). He edged out Tommy Fleetwood (UK) by one stroke to claim the top spot. He has now secured the Masters titles in 2022 and this year, along with the Olympic gold medal.

Scheffler is the strongest player this year with 6 wins on the PGA Tour. He was tied for 6th place, 4 strokes behind the leader after 3 rounds at the Paris Olympics. On the back nine of the final day, he showed great finishing power by making 6 birdies. His strategic approach stood out. To control the course, he often refrained from using his driver, the TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees). Instead, he focused on maintaining fairways with the TaylorMade Qi10 wood (15 degrees) and the driving iron Srixon ZU85 (#3-4).

Scheffler’s average driving distance during the Olympics was only 282 yards (25th place), which was significantly shorter than his PGA Tour average this year (301.4 yards). However, his fairway hit rate of 69.64% (tied 9th) and greens in regulation rate of 81.94% (tied 3rd) were impressive. Using Titleist Vokey Design SM8 wedges (50, 56 degrees) and Wedge Works Proto (60 degrees), he escaped from difficult situations. His scrambling ability was outstanding at 76.92% (2nd place).

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (8 degrees)

Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)

Irons: Srixon ZU85 (#3-4), TaylorMade P7TW (#5-PW)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (50, 56 degrees), Titleist Vokey Design Wedge Works Proto (60 degrees)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

Ball: Titleist Pro V1 *Source: PGA Tour

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