Victor Perez narrowly misses out on medals at home Olympics

Posted : 05 August 2024

Victor Perez finished in fourth place with a score of 16 under par, falling just short of a medal at his home Olympics. The French golfer, based in Edinburgh, delivered a spectacular final round at Le Golf National. Supported fervently by the Parisian crowd, who cheered him on throughout, Perez shot an impressive eight-under-par 63, leaving him with a total of -16 for the tournament. He anxiously awaited to see if his score would place him in a medal play-off, but ultimately, he ended one shot behind the podium finishers.

Scottie Scheffler claimed the gold medal with a score of -19, while Tommy Fleetwood secured silver with -18, and Hideki Matsuyama took bronze with -17. Perez's remarkable performance included a birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie-birdie streak from holes 12 to 16, raising hopes among his compatriots for a potential medal win. However, despite his strong finish, he fell just short of the top three.

At 31 years old, and representing The Renaissance Club, Perez’s effort was praised, though he felt he might have arrived at his peak form slightly too late. He expressed gratitude to the supporters who made the Games memorable for him. “The Olympics attract a diverse crowd, which I think is fantastic,” said Perez. Since 2017, he has been based in Scotland, initially in Dundee and recently moving to Edinburgh with his partner Abigail, a dentist from Brechin.

Perez appreciated the support from the Parisian crowd and the quality of the event hosted at Le Golf National, an iconic venue since the 2018 Ryder Cup. Reflecting on his performance, he noted, “I don’t think there are any shots I could have improved on the back nine or even the front nine. I played really well, and the course is quite challenging.”

Throughout the final round, Perez and the leaders engaged in a thrilling contest. At one point, Jon Rahm, who shared the overnight lead with Xander Schauffele, appeared to be in control. Rahm reached the turn with a score of 31 and held a four-shot lead as he approached the 11th hole.

However, his lead evaporated quickly when Fleetwood took advantage of Rahm’s consecutive bogeys with successive birdies. Rahm’s double-bogey on the 14th hole further pushed him out of medal contention, and he did not recover his position.

In the end, Perez’s commendable effort at his home Olympics was a close miss for a medal, showcasing both his skill and the electric atmosphere of the event.

Victor Perez narrowly misses out on medals at home Olympics

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