First-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler won the Gold Medal in the Paris Olympics on Sunday.
Media reports said the 28-year-old American rallied from four shots behind to victory with a 9-under 62 final round at Le Golf National.
Tommy Fleetwood of Great Britain got the Silver Medal and Hideki Matsuyama of Japan won the Bronze.
The winners stood on a podium with their medals and Scheffler got emotional as the National Anthem played and the American flag was raised.
Profound emotions for Scottie Scheffler hearing the Star-Spangled Banner after winning Olympic gold. 🥹🇺🇸
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Scheffler, who was standing on the highest platform in the middle, was seen wiping away tears.
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