Scheffler surges home to win Olympic gold as Fleetwood earns ‘special’ silver

• World No 1 shoots 62 to edge out Team GB golfer
• Matsuyama takes bronze with McIlroy tied fifth

Scottie Scheffler must have arrived in Paris in a panic. It was, after all, more than a month since he won the last of six 2024 tournaments. It turned out the world No 1 had no reason to fret; witha stunning Sunday back nine of 29, for a round of 62, he added Olympic gold to his remarkable CV. Tommy Fleetwood was the latest player to be nudged into second place by the 28-year-old's brilliance. Scheffler took main honours but it was unquestionably Fleetwood who captured hearts and minds here.

There is part of me that is disappointed but I never dreamt I would be an Olympic medallist so I am unbelievably proud and happy with how the week went," Fleetwood said. Standing on that podium with a medal was one of the most special moments I have ever had."