Tommy Fleetwood narrowly missed out on gold but secured a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, reflecting positively on his experience despite the disappointment. He played in the final group alongside Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele, maintaining his momentum through the front nine. By the 12th hole, Fleetwood was tied for the lead at 18 under par.
Rahm encountered a surprising double-bogey on the 14th hole, losing his chance at the title. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler surged ahead with a birdie on No. 17, taking the lead. Fleetwood managed to tie Scheffler at 19 under after birdying the 16th hole, but a bogey on the 17th, following a poor chip, put him one shot back. He secured his silver with a par on the final hole, while Scheffler clinched the gold by a narrow margin.
Despite the tough ending, the 33-year-old Englishman expressed pride in his achievement as an Olympic medalist. “There’s part of me that’s disappointing, of course, but I’m still unbelievably proud and happy with the way the week went,” he stated after the medal ceremony. He emphasized the thrill of competing at such a high level and the memorable atmosphere of the event.
Fleetwood noted that, while he would typically have approached the final chip differently, the pursuit of a medal made the experience unique. He described the feeling of standing on the podium as one of the most extraordinary moments of his golfing career and shared his joy in competing well during the tournament.
The overall experience, especially the exhilaration of being in contention, left a lasting impression on Fleetwood. “It feels unbelievably special,” he said, cherishing the memories of the competition and the enjoyment he felt throughout the tournament. He concluded by highlighting how the joy of the game was what he would take away from this significant event in his career.