Scottie Scheffler shares what’s really shocked him since he won Olympic gold at Le Golf National

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Scottie Scheffler has been left surprised by what has continually happened since he claimed Olympic golf at Le Golf National.

Scheffler produced his lowest nine-hole score of 2024 to narrowly beat Tommy Fleetwood at the 2018 Ryder Cup venue.

Scheffler’s earnings over the past three years are near the $100 million mark, and the world number one is looking to land golf’s most lucrative prize as the FedEx Cup playoffs get underway at the St Jude Championship.

However, ahead of the end-of-season finale, the American was quizzed on what life has been like since he claimed Olympic gold.

Scottie Scheffler shares surprise at Olympic gold medal interest

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Speaking ahead of this week’s first playoff event, Scheffler was asked about the level of interest in his medal.

“I was surprised by how many people want to see the medal,” Scheffler admitted.

The world number one added: “I feel like there’s a lot of stuff in golf where people say congratulations, but people get a lot of joy from seeing the medal, and it’s pretty cool. I’ll have it with me the next couple of weeks because I am not going home so it will stick around.”

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The 2024 Olympic event was a massive success. The players loved the atmosphere at Le Golf National, and it was clear that an Olympic podium meant much to some of the game’s elite.

Scheffler, after winning gold, is now among a select group of athletes. Very few people can say they’ve won an Olympic medal, let alone a gold one.

It’s clear that golf and the Olympics are an excellent fit, and interest will be at an all-time high when the event heads to Riviera Country Club in 2028.

Scheffler – should he make the team – will be looking to become the first person in history to defend an Olympic golf title. And, considering he will only be 32, the American stands every chance of adding another memorable gold to his record.