5 golfers who can win the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics’ final day ft. Jon Rahm
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The men’s individual events at the 2024 Paris Olympics are heading toward their finale on Sunday, August 4, at Le Golf National.

The tournament started on Thursday, August 1, and after the third round, Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele took the lead.

They have been playing well, shooting impressive rounds, and are top contenders for the gold medal. Schauffele, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, is looking to defend his title this week.

Here are the top five golfers who could clinch the gold medal at the Paris Olympics:

5 golfers who can win the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics’ final day
#1 Xander Schauffele
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Position after third round: T1
Odds to win gold: +150
Xander Schauffele (Image via Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Source: Imagn)
Xander Schauffele (Image via Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Source: Imagn)
Xander Schauffele is this week’s favorite to win the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, with odds of +150, according to CBS Sports. The American golfer topped the leaderboard after three rounds and is a top contender for gold.

He has been outstanding in regular tournaments this season and has won two Majors this year. Schauffele will tee off in a group with Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood at 6:39 a.m. ET for the final round.

#2 Jon Rahm
Position after third round: T1
Odds to win gold: +200
Jon Rahm (Image via Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Source: Imagn)
Jon Rahm (Image via Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Source: Imagn)
With odds of +200, Jon Rahm is another favorite this week. He finished in a tie for first place after three rounds and is a top contender for the gold medal. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Rahm won the LIV Golf UK event and has been impressive on the Saudi circuit. He will also tee off at 6:39 a.m. ET on Sunday.

#3 Tommy Fleetwood
Position after third round: 3
Odds to win gold: +550
Tommy Fleetwood (Image via Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Source: Imagn)
Tommy Fleetwood (Image via Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Source: Imagn)
Tommy Fleetwood is another top favorite, with odds of +550, according to CBS Sports. He finished solo third after the third round and has a good chance to win the gold medal. Fleetwood has played in 16 events this season on the PGA Tour and recorded three top-10 finishes. He will tee off on Sunday at 6:39 a.m. ET.

#4 Scottie Scheffler
Position after third round: T6
Odds to win gold: +1600
Scottie Scheffler (Image Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Source: Imagn)
Scottie Scheffler (Image Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Source: Imagn)
Scottie Scheffler shot a 67 in the third round and is in sixth place. He will tee off for the final round just four strokes behind the leaders and is one of the favorites to win gold at the Olympics.

Scheffler has been impressive on the PGA Tour this season, winning six events, including the Masters. He will tee off at 6:17 a.m. ET in a group with Tom Kim and Thomas Detry.

#5 Rory McIlroy
Position after third round: T6
Odds to win gold: +2000
Rory McIlroy (Image via Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Source: Imagn)
Rory McIlroy (Image via Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Source: Imagn)
Rory McIlroy has won two events on the PGA Tour in 2024 and has been playing well at the Paris Olympics. He is among the top favorites to win gold this week, with odds of +2000.

The Northern Irish golfer tied for sixth place after three rounds and has a good chance to claim a medal. McIlroy will tee off on Sunday at 6:28 a.m. ET.

Edited by Partha Sarathi Banerjee