Golf Odds: Scheffler Favored to Win Gold in 2024 Olympics

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Scottie Scheffler celebrates after a birdie on the 12th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.
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Nick Hennion @nickhennion Jul 22, 2024, 4:34 PM
  • Scottie Scheffler (+350) is the favorite to win gold in Paris.
  • Xander Schauffele, who won gold in Tokyo and two majors this year, is +650.
  • Three of the first five on the odds board represent Team USA.

Based on Olympics 2024 odds, Scottie Scheffler (+350) is predicted to win the gold medal in Paris. 

Scheffler is followed closely on the odds board by compatriot Xander Schauffele (+650), who won both the PGA and Open Championship this year. 

Schauffele also won the gold medal four years prior in Tokyo. 

Below, bettors can find golfers currently +5000 or shorter to win gold in Paris. For the full list of players and odds, head to the BetMGM online sportsbook. 

Men’s Golf Odds, 2024 Summer Olympics

GolferOdds to Win Gold Medal
Scottie Scheffler+350
Xander Schauffele+650
Rory McIlroy+750
Ludvig Aberg+1100
Collin Morikawa+1200
Jon Rahm+1400
Tommy Fleetwood+2000
Viktor Hovland+2000
Hideki Matsuyama+2200
Joaquin Niemann+2500
Tom Kim+2500
Corey Conners+2800
Shane Lowry+2800
Matt Fitzpatrick+3300
Sepp Straka+3300
Alex Noren+4000
Byeong Hun An+4000
Min Woo Lee+4000
Wyndham Clark+4500
Carlos Ortiz+5000
Jason Day+5000
Thomas Detry+5000

When Are the Olympics 2024?

The 2024 Paris Olympics begin on Wednesday, July 24, and run until Sunday, August 11.

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics is slated for Friday, July 26, with the closing ceremony scheduled for Sunday, August 11.

When Do the Olympics Start 2024? 

Competition begins on Wednesday, July 24, for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The opening day of competition features both rugby and soccer.

Along with those two sports, handball and archery feature on Thursday, July 25. Following the opening ceremony on July 26, the full slate of Olympic competitions begins on Saturday, July 27.

Where Are the 2024 Olympics?

This year’s summer Olympics take place primarily in Paris, France.

Some sports will feature across the rest of the country, though. For example, soccer will take place primarily in Paris at the Parc Des Princes and Stade de France, but will also feature at several other stadiums across the country.

Surfing is also unique in that it will feature in Tahiti, part of French Polynesia, thousands of miles away from Paris.

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With a variety of markets for tournament winner, top-10 finish, player props, and more, you can watch each tee shot, sand save, and birdie putt with anticipation.

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.