Olympic Men’s Golf Odds 2024: Schauffele’s Continues Dominance

The world’s best golfers are in Paris, France this week for a once in a lifetime opportunity, as they compete for their countries in the 2024 Olympic Men’s Golf Competition. The usual suspects are at the top of the oddsboard in the Olympic Men’s Golf odds, with Xander Schauffele holding his position as the favorite, as he’s tied with Hideki Matsuyama and Tommy Fleetwood for the lead at -11.  With such a condensed field, the Olympic Men’s Golf sleeper picks are sometimes considered contenders in weekly events at the PGA Tour. And without an Olympic Men’s Golf projected cut line, all 60 participants should play, unless they must withdraw for other reasons.

Being played at Le Golf National, about 20 kilometers away from downtown Paris, the course plays at a par of 72, and measures at 7,331 yards. The International Golf Federation guarantees that at least one golfer from the host nation, and each geographical region (Africa, the Americas, Asis, Europe, and Oceania), would qualify. When diving into the Olympic Men’s Golf odds, it’s hard to look past the top two players on the list, as Scheffler and Xander Schauffele have run away with this season’s money list and major victory totals.

Current Favorites to win in Olympic Men’s Golf

Odds provided by FanDuel – accurate as of August 3

Scottie Scheffler (+1200 at bet365 sportsbook)

*Odds were +650

In search of his first Olympic medal, Scheffler comes to Paris following a tie for seventh at the British Open. With six wins and 14 top-10 finishes in just 16 events, it’s hard to find any flaws in Scheffler’s game. The world’s number one ranked golfer in the official world golf rankings continues to receive betting lines that rival Tiger Woods in his prime. At this number it’s hard to find great value in Scheffler, however if he is to win, then there is nothing wrong with getting odds of +400 on the world’s best golfer. There’s no reason to think Scheffler won’t at least land on the podium this week and earn either a gold, silver, or bronze medal.

Xander Schauffele (+188 at Caesars Sportsbook)

*Odds were +160

What a difference a year makes. Entering this season, Schauffele was in search of his first major. Now, as he looks to repeat as the Olympic Men’s Golf champion, he is a two-time major champion. He also arrives in Paris as someone looking to challenge Scheffler for the title of “best golfer in the world,” and if he is to add a second career Olympic gold medal to his resume, then there’s no reason why he can’t unseat Scheffler. With 12 top-10 finishes in 18 events, Schauffele has been within striking distance for most of the entire season. While he has two wins this season, a third one at the Men’s Olympic Golf would feel like another major on the mantle.

Rory McIlroy (+2000 at Caesars Sportsbook)

*Odds were +1000

The top non-American on the betting board is Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy. 2024 has certainly been a year of difficulties for McIlroy, who has two wins to his credit, and six top-10 finishes in just 16 events played this year. But people still remember the collapse at the end of the U.S. Open, as he looked to break a streak of 10 years without winning a major championship. Sitting number three in the official world golf rankings, all of McIlroy’s negative feelings will disappear if he is able to bring home Olympic gold to his country. The oddsmakers certainly still think McIlroy will be in contention to land a medal with his current odds. While he did miss the cut his last time out at the British Open, McIlroy is still a contender in the Olympic Men’s Golf odds.

Jon Rahm (+600 at BetMGM sportsbook)

*Odds were +1800

The next golfer we want to look at in the Olympic Men’s Golf odds is Spain’s Jon Rahm. The 11-time PGA Tour winner, and LIV’s most famous defector, is also a name worth considering. Especially when you remember the fact he has two major golf championships under his belt. After a final round of 68 at the British Open, Rahm was able to finish the tournament tied for seventh place. As he looks to bring an Olympic gold medal back to Spain, Rahm certainly must be one of the top choices when diving into the Olympic Men’s Golf odds. Look for Rahm to show his PGA Tour competitors that he still has the game to win when playing against the best players in the world.

Collin Morikawa (+7500 at FanDuel sportsbook)

*Odds were +9000

Rounding out the list is another American in Collin Morikawa. The winner of two major golf championships, Morikawa is still searching for his first win of the season. Seven top-10 finishes, and 14 top-25 finishes over his 18 events, shows that he has been challenging the first couple pages of the leaderboard every time he plays. Ranked number six in the official world golf rankings, in 2021 Morikawa competed in the Olympic Games where he finished in a tie for third place before losing in a seven-man playoff for the bronze medal.

Olympic Men’s Golf Competition Longshot

Nick Taylor (+500000 at DraftKings sportsbook)

*Odds were +25000

Canadian Nick Taylor is a nice longshot to get behind this week in the Olympic Men’s Golf odds. A win earlier this year at the Waste Management Phoenix Open was already the fourth of his young career. Taylor of course is a national hero in his homeland after winning the RBC Canadian Open in 2023 on a putt heard around the country. As he plays with the maple leaf on his back, look for Taylor to flash his game once again, which has led to three top-10 finishes this year.

Olympic Men’s Golf Competition recent winners

Olympic Men’s Golf Competition betting trends

It’s hard to find any significant betting trends for an event that has only happened twice during my lifetime. What I have deciphered from the two previous editions of the Olympic Men’s Golf, is that the cream seems to rise to the top. With such a small field of golfers, those in contention will have to beat out a lot fewer golfers on their way to claiming gold, or even a podium finish. Keep an eye out for a big name to walk away from the Paris Olympics likely with the top prize.

Olympic Men’s Golf Competition debutants

Viktor Hovland (+500000 at bet365 sportsbook)

*Odds were +2500

Norway’s Viktor Hovland makes his Olympic debut this week in Paris, and he should be one to consider in the Olympic Men’s Golf odds. Sitting seventh in the official world golf rankings, the 26-year-old unfortunately didn’t have the best summer at the majors, as he went on to miss the cut at the U.S. Open and the British Open. Now looking to rebound on the world’s biggest stage, Hovland is the owner of six career wins on the PGA Tour and is certainly a player worth backing this week at the Men’s Olympic Golf Competition.

How to read Olympic Men’s Golf Competition betting odds

Reading golf betting odds is just as easy as reading betting odds on any other sport. For example, if you wanted to bet on a player to win a medal and not just a gold medal then you can do that. The odds would be much shorter than winning the tournament, however. If Scheffler is +400 to win the tournament, he may be +250 to be on the podium. So, risk $10 to win $25 that Scottie will win a medal at the Men’s Olympic Golf Competition.

How to bet on the Olympic Men’s Golf Competition

There are several ways to bet on the Olympic Men’s Golf Competition this week. One bet that stands out however is that an American will win the event. At +220 bet $10 and get a return of +220 if an American player is the gold medal winner.

Olympic Men’s Golf Competition Info

Olympic Men’s Golf Competition FAQ’s

When did golf return to the Olympics as a sport?

Golf was reinstated as an Olympic sport at an International Olympic Committee meeting in 2009, where it was decided that the International Golf Federation would be the governing body. The game returned to the Olympics in Rio where Justin Rose beat out Henrik Stenson for the gold medal. In 2020 Xander Schauffele won the gold medal and if he finishes

How far does golf date back as an Olympic sport?

Golf dates to the 1900 Paris games when Charles Sands of the U.S.A. won the gold medal. Golf was back four years later at the St. Louis Olympics when George Lyon of Canada won the gold medal. For various reasons golf was taken out of the Olympics until 2016 when it returned to the Rio games.

Where is Le Golf National?

Le Golf National is in Guyancourt, France, roughly 20 kilometers away from central Paris. It plays host to the Open de France on the European Tour, and it has been held there since 1991. It also held the Ryder Cup in 2018. The facility fits about 80,000 spectators and should be filled during the Men’s Olympic Golf Competition.

How is the field picked for the Olympics?

60 players will tee it up for the Men’s Olympic Golf Competition. The field is comprised of the top 15 players in the International Golf Federation rankings as of June 17, 2024, while the rest of the field is based on the rest of the rankings with no more than two golfers per country. The International Golf Federation also guarantees that there is at least one golfer from the host nation and at least one golfer from each continent.

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