Scottie Scheffler Charges From Behind To Win Olympic Golf Gold In Dramatic Fashion
Scottie Scheffler added an Olympic Golf gold medal to his two Masters Green Jackets.
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Athlete Bio#
Height
5'10"
Age
31
Hometown
San Diego, CA
Education
Scripps Ranch High School Long Beach State University, San Diego State University
Quick Facts
- Although born in La Jolla, California, he belongs to four nationalities. His mother is from Chinese Taipei (but grew up in Japan) and is father is half-French and half-German
- Plays out of Bernardo Heights Country Club in San Diego
- His father, Stefan, was an elite athlete in Germany before he was hit by a drunk-driver in a head-on collision which ended his dreams of being an Olympic athlete
- Is part of golf's high school Class of 2011 that includes, among others, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Daniel Berger
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 gold)
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9th (Individual - Men)
- Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, gold (Individual - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2018 – 16th (Individual - Men)
- Years of participation: Individual - Men 2018
- Top finish: 16th – 2018 (Individual - Men)
Career Highlights
- 2024 The Open Championship, 1st
- 2024 PGA Championship, 1st (first major championship title)
- 2023 Ryder Cup - U.S. Team Member
- 2019 World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions Winner
- 2019 Sentry Tournament of Champions Winner
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