Lydia Ko’s Shot at Olympic Gold and LPGA History—But There’s a New Rival Ready to Steal the Spotlight!

With one round left in the Women’s Olympic Golf Competition at Le Golf National, New Zealand’s Lydia Ko and Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux are within reach of career-defining victories. Ko, already a silver and bronze medalist from previous Olympics, could finally capture the elusive gold and secure her spot in the LPGA Hall of Fame. Metraux, who has impressed all week with her steady play and record-breaking performances, is aiming for Switzerland’s first-ever podium finish in this event. The stakes are high, with Ko dreaming of reuniting her bronze, silver, and gold medals, while Metraux is driven by the passionate support of her fans just outside of Paris.

Ko, currently tied for the lead at 9-under, is focused on maintaining her composure and giving her best effort in the final 18 holes. Having narrowly missed out on gold in previous Olympics, she knows that standing on the podium is a “once-in-a-lifetime kind of fairy-tale emotion” and is determined to experience it again. Metraux, equally poised, has embraced the pressure of the Olympic stage, channeling the energy from her fans into a strong performance. Her journey to this point has been marked by a stellar second round, where she set an Olympic nine-hole record, and a clutch birdie on the final hole of her third round to stay in contention.

As the final round approaches, both players are aware of the challenge ahead. Ko’s pursuit of Olympic glory and Hall of Fame status, combined with Metraux’s bid to make history for Switzerland, sets the stage for an electrifying conclusion to the Olympic women’s golf competition. Japan’s Miyu Yamashita and the United States’ Rose Zhang are also in the hunt, tied for third at 7-under, each with their own Olympic dreams. The final day promises to be a thrilling battle as these athletes vie for the ultimate prize on one of golf’s biggest stages.