Golf’s Best ‘Birdie’ and ‘Bogey’ Moments From 2024
These are the people, places, and moments that shaped the sport.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States poses with the winner's trophy after the final round of the Hero World Challenge 2024 at Albany Golf Course in Nassau, Bahamas, on Dec. 8, 2024. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
The start of a new calendar marks a time to remember the people, places, and events that shaped the golf world over the past year. While some were worth celebrating, others were exasperating. The margin between ultimate success and punishing failure was on full display in 2024.
Birdie
The finest 18-hole score was Scottie Scheffler’s final round 62 in the men’s competition at the Summer Olympic Games. The Texan overcame a four-shot deficit for the gold medal. The bogey-free round featured six birdies on the inward half for a 29 total on the side.
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.
