The women's golf event at the Paris 2024 Olympics concluded with a thrilling final round on Saturday, August 10, at the Le Golf National, where New Zealand's Lydia Ko emerged victorious, securing the gold medal and completing her remarkable Olympic medal set. Despite strong performances earlier in the tournament, India's Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar finished outside the podium positions, marking the end of India's quest for a medal in the golf event at these Games.

 

 

Lydia Ko of New Zealand wins women's golf gold (Credits:olympics.com)

 

 

Lydia Ko's Golden Triumph

 

 

Lydia Ko, a seasoned Olympian with a silver from Rio 2016 and a bronze from Tokyo 2020, demonstrated her mastery on the course, finishing with a total score of 10-under 278. Her consistent play over the four rounds, including a solid performance in the final round, ensured that she claimed the top spot. Ko's victory in Paris not only added a gold medal to her illustrious career but also made her the first golfer to win all three Olympic medals since the sport's reintroduction at Rio 2016.

 

 

From Left to Right: Esther Henseleit (GER), Lydia Ko (NZ) and Xiyu Lin (PRC) flaunting thier medals at Olympics Podium (Credits: lpga.com)

 

 

Germany's Esther Henseleit followed closely, securing the silver medal with an 8-under 280. Xiyu Lin of the People's Republic of China earned the bronze medal with a score of 7-under 281, narrowly missing out on the silver by just one stroke. The competition was fierce, with the top players delivering outstanding performances under the pressure of the Olympic stage.

 

 

India's Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar Miss Podium

 

 

Aditi ashok find it hard to remain in medal rally at Paris Olympics (Credits: olympics.com)

 

 

India's top-ranked female golfer, Aditi Ashok, finished T29 with a final score of 2-over 290. Aditi began the tournament strongly, positioned at T14 after the second round. However, a challenging third round on Friday saw her drop to T40 with a seven-over 79. Undeterred, Aditi made a significant comeback in the final round, recording a 4-under 68, the best score among the Indian contingent, which improved her position by 11 spots. Her final round featured seven birdies and three bogeys, a testament to her resilience and skill under challenging conditions.

 

 

India's Diksha Dagar Start Strong but get latched at final round  in Pursuit of Olympic Medal (Credits: lpga.com)

 

 

Diksha Dagar, another Indian hopeful, struggled throughout the tournament and finished T49 with a total score of 13-over 301. Diksha, who was T7 after the first round, found it difficult to maintain her early momentum, with subsequent rounds pushing her further down the leaderboard. Her final round score of 6-over 78 saw her drop seven places, concluding her campaign on a disappointing note.

 

 

A Broader Look at Women's Golf in Paris 2024

 

 

The women's golf event at Paris 2024 featured 60 of the world's best golfers, each playing four rounds of 18 holes over four days. The competition was held at the Golf National, a venue known for its challenging course layout. The event witnessed some extraordinary golf, with players like Lydia Ko, Esther Henseleit, and Xiyu Lin showcasing the high level of skill and composure required to succeed at the Olympic level.

 

 

For India, Paris 2024 marked a continuation of the efforts to secure a place on the Olympic golf podium. Aditi Ashok, who had narrowly missed a medal at Tokyo 2020, finishing fourth, was once again in the spotlight. Her performance in Paris, while commendable, did not translate into a podium finish. Diksha Dagar, too, had shown promise but was unable to maintain her form throughout the tournament.

 

 

As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw to a close, the focus for India's golfers will likely shift to building on these experiences, refining their games, and preparing for future international competitions. The participation of both Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar in successive Olympics underscores the growing presence and potential of Indian golfers on the global stage.

 

 

With golf now firmly reinstated in the Olympic program since Rio 2016, the competition only continues to intensify, promising more thrilling contests and opportunities for emerging talent to shine in the years to come.


 

 

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