Excitement Builds for Men’s Olympic Golf Tournament
The anticipation is palpable as the world’s top golfers gather at Le Golf National for the Men’s Olympic Golf Tournament. This event marks the first time many of these players will compete on an Olympic stage, adding a layer of prestige and excitement. Golf fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the first tee-off, set against the backdrop of one of France’s most iconic courses.
Leading the charge is World No. 1, Scottie Scheffler, who is making his Olympic debut. Scheffler, known for his calm demeanor and powerful game, will play alongside Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and Sweden’s Ludvig Åberg. This trio is set to tee off at 10:11 a.m. on Thursday, Paris time, and at 12:06 p.m. on Friday. With such high-ranking players grouped together, their rounds promise to be a highlight of the tournament.
Adding to the excitement is the defending gold medalist, Xander Schauffele. Fresh from his victory at the British Open, Schauffele is ready to defend his title. He will be playing with Norway’s Viktor Hovland and Spain’s Jon Rahm, who won the Masters in 2023. This group will start their campaign at 11:55 a.m. on Thursday.
The tournament features a diverse field of 60 players from around the globe, each bringing their unique style and skill to the competition. The format is straightforward: four rounds of stroke play, with the lowest cumulative score taking home the gold.
Fans can expect thrilling performances from seasoned pros and rising stars alike. For instance, Min Woo Lee from Australia, known for his impressive drives and finesse around the greens, will be playing alongside Corey Conners of Canada and South Africa’s Christian Bezuidenhout. This group tees off at 9:33 a.m. on Thursday.
Le Golf National, with its challenging layout and picturesque scenery, will test every aspect of the players’ games. Precision will be key, especially with the course’s famous water hazards and undulating fairways. It’s a fitting stage for an event of this magnitude, where every shot counts and the pressure is immense.
Golf enthusiasts in the U.S. will need to adjust their schedules to catch the action live, as Paris is six hours ahead of Eastern Time. However, with the high stakes and exceptional talent on display, it will undoubtedly be worth the early mornings or late nights.
Here is the complete list of tee times for the first two rounds of the Men’s Olympic Golf Tournament:
Thursday / Friday
- 9 a.m. / 10:55 a.m.: Victor Perez (France), Matti Schmid (Germany), C.T. Pan (Chinese Taipei)
- 9:11 a.m. / 11:06 a.m.: Thorbjørn Olesen (Denmark), Alejandro Tosti (Argentina), Joaquin Niemann (Chile)
- 9:22 a.m. / 11:17 a.m.: Emiliano Grillo (Argentina), Alex Noren (Sweden), Ryan Fox (New Zealand)
- 9:33 a.m. / 11:33 a.m.: Min Woo Lee (Australia), Corey Conners (Canada), Christian Bezuidenhout (South Africa)
- 9:44 a.m. / 11:44 a.m.: Wyndham Clark (USA), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Tommy Fleetwood (Great Britain)
- 9:55 a.m. / 11:55 a.m.: Sepp Straka (Austria), Jason Day (Australia), Tom Kim (Korea)
- 10:11 a.m. / 12:06 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler (USA), Rory McIlroy (Ireland), Ludvig Åberg (Sweden)
- 10:22 a.m. / 12:17 p.m.: Adrien Dumont de Chassart (Belgium), Daniel Hillier (New Zealand), Guido Migliozzi (Italy)
- 10:33 a.m. / 12:28 p.m.: Kiradech Aphibarnrat (Thailand), Gavin Green (Malaysia), Gaganjeet Bhullar (India)
- 10:44 a.m. / 12:39 p.m.: Phachara Khongwatmai (Thailand), Abraham Ancer (Mexico), Dou Zecheng (China)
- 10:55 a.m. / 9 a.m.: Yuan Yechun (China), Camilo Villegas (Colombia), Matteo Manassero (Italy)
- 11:06 a.m. / 9:11 a.m.: Adrian Meronk (Poland), Sami Valimaki (Finland), David Puig (Spain)
- 11:17 a.m. / 9:22 a.m.: Erik van Rooyen (South Africa), Keita Nakajima (Japan), Kevin Yu (Chinese Taipei)
- 11:33 a.m. / 9:33 a.m.: Stephan Jaeger (Germany), Nicolai Højgaard (Denmark), Thomas Detry (Belgium)
- 11:44 a.m. / 9:44 a.m.: Byeong Hun An (Korea), Shane Lowry (Ireland), Nick Taylor (Canada)
- 11:55 a.m. / 9:55 a.m.: Xander Schauffele (USA), Viktor Hovland (Norway), Jon Rahm (Spain)
- 12:06 p.m. / 10:11 a.m.: Matthieu Pavon (France), Collin Morikawa (USA), Matt Fitzpatrick (Great Britain)
- 12:17 p.m. / 10:22 a.m.: Shubhankar Sharma (India), Rafael Campos (Puerto Rico), Carlos Ortiz (Mexico)
- 12:28 p.m. / 10:33 a.m.: Nico Echavarria (Colombia), Mito Pereira (Chile), Kris Ventura (Norway)
- 12:39 p.m. / 10:44 a.m.: Fabrizio Zanotti (Paraguay), Joel Girrbach (Switzerland), Tapio Pulkkanen (Finland)
Get ready for an unforgettable week of golf, as the world’s best vie for Olympic glory!