In Paris, Scottie Scheffler, the world's top golfer, admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the experience of visiting the Louvre. Before focusing on the men's Olympic golf event starting Thursday at Le Golf National, Scheffler and his family explored various sights in the city.

Having recently won his second U.S. Masters title and recorded six victories this season, Scheffler leads a strong U.S. team that includes World No. 2 and Olympic gold medalist Xander Schauffele. Unlike the previous Games in Tokyo, where attendees faced restrictive COVID measures, Scheffler is enjoying the now-open environment in Paris and took the opportunity to attend other Olympic events. During his visit to the Louvre, he was taken aback by the museum's vastness and the impressive collection of art, particularly mentioning Leonardo Da Vinci’s iconic Mona Lisa.

After a demanding PGA Tour season capped by the British Open in challenging Scottish conditions, Scheffler relished the chance to spend time with his wife and baby son while practicing further south in France. His downtime included watching table tennis, and he plans to enjoy gymnastics before dedicating his attention to the upcoming golf tournament from Thursday to Sunday.

Scheffler has been training alongside his teammates since Sunday and praised Schauffele for remaining grounded despite his Olympic success and impressive year that included two major titles. As he continues to practice at Le Golf National, Scheffler benefits from the insights of his caddie, Ted Scott, who previously played at the same venue with the U.S. Ryder Cup team. The competition will see Scheffler among a talented field of 60 competitors in a 72-hole stroke play event.