"This is all very new for me" - Morgane Metraux takes surprise lead in women's golf at the 2024 Paris Olympics after day 2
Morgane Metraux took a surprise lead in the 2024 Paris Olympics women's golf event at the end of Round 2. The Swiss golfer had missed out on playing in the Tokyo Olympics as she was focused on earning her LPGA Tour card.
However, she made a strong return at the Paris Olympics, stunning the golf world with her impressive performance in the second round. Metraux took the lead after 36 holes with a score of 8-under par, shooting a fabulous round of 66 on Friday, August 8.
Following her remarkable performance, Metraux shared her take in an interview with the media. She reflected on the condition of the golf course, noting how it helped her with her game.
"This is all very new for me. But it's very simple in a way in that you just have to hit the fairways and the greens here. If you don't, it's going to be difficult. I like it because it's just in such good conditions and it's just a great course. If you hit the good shots, you're going to be rewarded, and vice versa," Metraux said via Golf Digest.
Morgane Metraux has had a stellar season on the Ladies European Tour, winning one event on the circuit. Her maiden victory this season came at the 2024 Jabra Ladies Open in May. Metraux has one other win overall on the circuit, the 2022 Ladies Italian Open.
Having turned pro in 2018, Metraux has won three professional events so far. In addition to her two LET titles, she also won the 2021 Island Resort Championship.
Now, she is in contention to claim a medal at the Olympics. The tournament will conclude with the finale on Saturday, August 10.
How has Morgane Metraux played at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Morgane Metraux had a decent start at the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 7, shooting a 70 in the opening round with four birdies and two bogeys. However, she was impressive in the second round of the tournament.
Metraux began the second round on the first tee hole with a birdie, then shot an eagle on the third hole, followed by three consecutive birdies from the fourth to the sixth holes. She added another eagle on the ninth hole.
Despite her fantastic start, Metraux faced some challenges on the back nine on Friday, recording three bogeys along with a birdie. Nevertheless, she is leading the event after two rounds with a score of 8-under par. Ruoning Yin holds the second position on the leaderboard, while Lydia Ko is in third place.
Opening-round leader Celine Boutier struggled with her game on Friday, slipping five spots on the leaderboard to settle in a tie for sixth place. Nelly Korda and Rose Zhang are tied for 12th place, followed by Lilia Vu, Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar, Amy Yang, and Ling Wei Hsu, all tied for 14th place.