Tommy Fleetwood’s thoughts clear on Scottie Scheffler after definitive eight-word claim

Tommy Fleetwood’s Reflections on Scottie Scheffler’s Olympic Victory: A Comprehensive Insight

 

Tommy Fleetwood, the British golfer who narrowly missed out on gold at the Olympic Games, has expressed his admiration for Scottie Scheffler, the American who clinched the top spot. Scheffler, who has been performing exceptionally well throughout the year, delivered a remarkable performance on the final day of the men’s golf tournament held at Le Golf National in France. His record-breaking round of nine-under 62 was enough to edge out Fleetwood by just a single stroke, earning him the coveted Olympic gold medal.

 

Fleetwood, who ultimately settled for silver, was candid about his thoughts on Scheffler’s victory. In an interview with talkSPORT, the 33-year-old English golfer acknowledged the supremacy of Scheffler in the current golfing landscape. Fleetwood succinctly summarized his perspective on Scheffler by stating, “It’s annoying, isn’t it? He is the best player in the world, he’s having a phenomenal year and he had an amazing day yesterday.”

 

Although Fleetwood was fully aware of Scheffler’s reputation, he admitted that he did not concentrate much on Scheffler during the final round of the tournament. Instead, his focus was primarily on his own game. Fleetwood recounted that Scheffler was not a significant concern for much of the round until he began noticing that Scheffler was closing in on him. Fleetwood conceded, “He’s the best player in the world and is now the Olympic champion as well. So if you’re going to get beat by someone, I guess you get beat by the best.”

 

Despite the initial disappointment of missing out on the gold medal, Fleetwood expressed a profound sense of pride in securing an Olympic medal for his country. Reflecting on his emotions, Fleetwood admitted that there was a small sense of frustration when he realized he had to settle for silver after coming so close to winning gold. Nonetheless, he took great pride in the accomplishment of earning an Olympic medal, acknowledging its significance. “Obviously, there’s a small part of you that’s a bit gutted when you come so close and not to win gold. But still, having an Olympic medal is something that’s very special.”

 

Fleetwood further detailed the intensity of the final moments of the competition. He recounted a pivotal chip shot on the 18th hole where he briefly entertained the hope of a playoff for the gold medal. “I had a really good chip [on 18] and there was a period where I thought I might have chipped in to get a playoff for the gold. In any other tournament, you’re not that fussed. You know, it can go in or it doesn’t but I was actually still pretty nervous over that [final putt]. I just wanted to get it over and done with.”

 

When asked about how he would rank the Olympic silver medal among his achievements, Fleetwood admitted that as a child, he never dreamt of becoming an Olympic medallist because golf was not traditionally part of the Olympics. However, he acknowledged the growing importance of the Olympic Games in the sport. Fleetwood reflected, “Golf was my favourite sport [growing up] and we never had a chance of dreaming of being an Olympic medallist. But as soon as it’s come around, I think you’re just watching it grow and grow in terms of how much we want it, how much it means to us.”

 

Despite the current difficulty in gauging the medal’s place in his career achievements, Fleetwood recognized that standing on the podium was a profoundly special moment. “When I stood up on that podium yesterday, it was one of the most special moments of my career. This medal is something that I’ll cherish forever.”

 

Fleetwood also expressed hope that the Olympic exposure would benefit the sport of golf, demonstrating its spectacle and significance to a global audience. He remarked, “Hopefully, this week it’s done golf the world of good to show what a spectacle it can be and how much it means to us all.”

 

Scottie Scheffler’s Olympic triumph adds another illustrious achievement to his already impressive career. Alongside his recent Masters Tournament victory, Scheffler now boasts an Olympic gold medal, further solidifying his position as the world’s number one golfer. Scheffler has also achieved significant milestones, including holding the title of world number one for over 90 weeks and winning two major championships.

 

In contrast, Fleetwood’s notable achievements include seven European Tour titles and notable finishes in major championships, including second place at both the US Open in 2018 and The Open Championship in 2019. Despite the close contest for gold, Fleetwood’s performance and the Olympic silver medal will remain a testament to his skill and resilience in the sport of golf.