Defending Olympic golf champion Xander Schauffele of the United States is tied with Spain’s Jon Rahm at 14-under par after the penultimate round of the Paris Games.
Both players have set the stage for an exciting final day at Le Golf National. Britain’s Tommy Fleetwood remains in contention, just one shot behind the leaders in third place, despite finding the round particularly challenging due to tough winds and difficult pin placements.
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier are out of the medal race. Fox improved his standing slightly, moving up to a tie for 23rd place after a three-under 68, while Hillier climbed to a share of 53rd with a round of 70.
Rahm, the 2023 Masters champion, credited his consistent performance over the past month, including a strong showing at the British Open and a win at LIV’s British event, for his current position.
Meanwhile, Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard tied the course record with a remarkable nine-under 62, bringing him into fourth place alongside Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama. Sunday’s final promises a tense battle for the medals.
