Scottie Scheffler, currently ranked as the number-one golfer in the world, recently represented the United States at the Paris Olympics, bringing home a gold medal in his sport. After the win, Scottie stood on the podium with his medal as the national anthem played to commemorate his victory. Scheffler could be seen singing along patriotically, becoming visibly emotional toward the end, shedding tears of pride and joy,
According to reports, the 28-year-old American golfer pulled through from four shots behind to win the gold medal with a 9-under 62 final round at Le Golf National. Behind his first-place finish, Tommy Fleetwood of Great Britain took home the silver medal, followed by Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, earning the third-place bronze medal.
The footage of Scottie’s monumental victory and subsequent reaction drew a number of reactions from golf fans on social media, who congratulated him and applauded him for his emotional pride toward the United States. Many noted how “refreshing” it is to see an American athlete demonstrate such love toward the nation in a time of anthem kneeling and anti-patriotic rhetoric.
One user named Ken Bailey commented on X, “It is so refreshing to see an American athlete who loves his country, to the point of shedding tears during the National Anthem. I thank God for Scottie! He deserves all of the praise and recognition that he is getting. Scottie’s got it figured out. It’s all about Faith, Family, Friends and then Golf. He’s a great role model for young people to aspire to be like! Thanks for posting – Golf Channel.”
Another person weighed in, praising Scottie’s American pride and the blessing of being an American citizen. “I commend Scottie Scheffler for showing such emotions for America. No i did not win a gold medal but i do appreciate the opportunities this Great Country has allowed me to live a Free and Prosperous Life. May God Bless America The Land That I Love,” they said.
Another person shared that they even became emotional watching the golf tournament, which evoked national pride when Scottie won. “First time I ever cried over a golf tournament! I thought Scottie would break down bc of the man he is and his love for our country. When he did, so did I. What a sensational win this was. I got up early to watch it live. So glad I did,” they wrote.
“Impressive round! I watched the back nine and he was in command and clutch when it mattered! Loved his emotions on the podium, our anthem makes me cry every time, thank you Scottie for playing your best effort and having it played again at the Olympics!” one user wrote, noting how well Scheffler played, particularly toward the final stretch of the tournament.
Watch the emotional ceremony after Scheffler’s impressive Gold Medal victory:
“It has to be one of the most amazing feelings in the world. We are not a perfect nation, but we are proud, and we love our country. I think everyone feels a sense of pride for their homeland, or at least I’d like to think that. USA,” another person stated, pondering how it must feel to be Scottie and represent your nation on the global stage in such a manner.
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