The top 60 golfers, subject to limits per nation and guarantees for the host and continental representation, were selected.

Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), who lost in a 7-man playoff for the bronze medal at the 2020 Olympics, shot an 8-under-par round of 63 to lead by two strokes over defending champion Xander Schauffele (United States).

[2] Friday, 2 August 2024 Tommy Fleetwood (Great Britain), Xander Schauffele (United States) the defending gold medalist, and first round leader Hideki Matsuyama (Japan) were tied for first place after the second round, sitting two strokes ahead of Jon Rahm (Spain).

[3] Saturday, 3 August 2024 Jon Rahm (Spain) moved into a tie for first place with Xander Schauffele (United States) with a 5-under-par 66.

[4] Sunday, 4 August 2024 American Scottie Scheffler tied the course record by shooting 62 (−9) to win the gold medal by one stroke.