“I don’t think about legacy”

American Scottie Scheffler, the world number one and Olympic golf champion in Paris 2024, said on Sunday that he doesn’t think too much about his “legacy as a golfer”. “I don’t think too much about my legacy as a golfer. It’s not something that comes to mind.

“I love being here and competing. It’s one of the things I love to do most in the world and it’s a great joy in my life. I’m proud to compete here,” he said at the press conference after his victory.

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“What I do here is part of my life. I have worked very hard on it.

“I’m proud to be sitting here with the gold medal. I’m just here to compete and try to be there, work as hard as I can and try to be the best I can,” he added. Scheffler showed his most patriotic side: “First of all, I’m proud of my country.

I’m proud to be an American, and the other night I was excited to see the gold medal ceremony in women’s gymnastics.” “I’m very proud to come here and represent my country. It’s like going to a sporting event and hearing everyone in the stands singing the national anthem.

It’s something very special and I think we’re very proud of it,” he stressed. Scottie Scheffler also said that “it was very exciting to be on the podium when the flag was raised and the national anthem was sung.” “Yeah, it’s definitely something I’ll remember for a long time,” he added.

At one point in the press conference, he was asked about his family’s origins in the United States: “It’s a difficult question. I wish my parents were here. On my mother’s side, they’re Italian. I think on my father’s side, they’re German.

They would remember it better than I do, but we’ve been here (the United States) for a couple of generations. My grandfather fought in the Vietnam War and the Korean War. Or I think it was the Korean War. He’s passed away now.” “I learned early on to take off my hat and put my hand on my heart to sing the national anthem.

My parents taught me early on what it means to be an American and what it means to be free, and I’m proud to represent the country this week,” he said. Asked if he cried during either of his two Masters victories, Scheffler said: “I mean, I’m pretty emotional already.

In this tournament, there wasn’t much time between winning and being shown around. I remember taking a bathroom break after the Masters this year, but I just wanted to be alone for a while. I cried quite a bit after that.” Regarding the gold medal’s position among his titles, Scheffler said: “I try not to compare one person’s achievements to another.

In terms of family life, having a baby was the biggest thing for us this year. It was special. Coming home with an Olympic medal and having my family here to support me is a special feeling.”