Overview: A Tough Day for Leona Maguire
The 2024 Olympics golf tournament witnessed a dramatic shift as Ireland’s Leona Maguire slumped to a 24 over par, following a disastrous third round. Her performance dipped significantly, recording an 11-over-par round at Le Golf National. This unfortunate turn of events places her second from the bottom on the leaderboard.
Leaders: Lydia Ko and Morgane Metraux
While Maguire faced challenges, the top of the leaderboard saw Lydia Ko and Morgane Metraux emerging as joint leaders. Lydia Ko, the New Zealand superstar, is vying to complete her set of Olympic medals, having already secured a silver at the 2016 Rio Games and a bronze in Tokyo 2020. Her calm and consistent play has placed her in prime position.
Rose Zhang surges into medal contention with 18 holes to play 🌹#Paris2024 | #Olympics pic.twitter.com/iyjTcaLFG3
— Olympic Golf (@OlympicGolf) August 9, 2024
Contenders: Rose Zhang in the Race
Hot on the leaders’ heels is Rose Zhang, just two shots back. Zhang’s steady and sharp game-play puts her within striking distance of the top spot, making the final round a highly anticipated event.
Final Round Forecast
As the final round approaches, all eyes will be on Lydia Ko and Morgane Metraux to see who clinches the gold. However, with Rose Zhang’s proximity to the leaders, the competition is far from settled. Simultaneously, supporters of Leona Maguire will be hoping for a comeback to finish on a strong note, despite her current standing.
