Scottie Scheffler wins Olympic gold medal with historic comeback in Paris

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Shot a nine-under 62, including six birdies on the back nine.

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Won gold in the Olympic men’s golf competition.

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Scheffler expressed pride in representing the USA and considered the gold medal one of his top career accomplishments.

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Scheffler started the day four shots behind leaders Xander Schauffele and Jon Rahm.

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Schauffele and Rahm began with birdies and extended their lead,

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with Fleetwood and Matsuyama also making significant moves.

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Started with three birdies in the first five holes and moved within one shot of the lead.

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Hit a birdie at the par-4 6th and continued to build his lead with additional birdies at 7 and 9.

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Both kept pace with Rahm; Fleetwood added a birdie at 11, and Matsuyama made two early back-nine birdies.

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