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Team France’s Pavon, Victor Perez embracing the support – and pressure – of competing in home Games
For Matthieu Pavon, the experience of competing at a home Olympic Games is life-changing. He feels a sense of pride as a Frenchman, especially with the support from the crowd.
Pavon expresses that while majors in golf have traditionally held more significance, the recent experiences of the Olympic Village and the grandeur of the Paris Opening Ceremony have shifted his perspective, making an Olympic gold medal feel more valuable.
France is in the top three of the medal table, and Pavon is inspired by the buzz surrounding the crowds at the Ryder Cup venue. He aspires to follow in the footsteps of previous gold medal winners in golf.
Nine months prior, Pavon was working to capture his first title. Since then, he has not only won the Acciona Open de España but also his first PGA TOUR title at the Farmers Insurance Open.
Pavon reflects on the path that brought him to the Olympics, emphasizing the importance of prior goals such as qualifying for the PGA TOUR and ultimately securing a spot for the Olympic Games.
Victor Perez, also competing in the Olympics, carries the support of home crowds. He expresses that while there are high expectations, he views the opportunity to play at home positively.
Perez acknowledges the pressure of performing at home but believes that it is essential to maintain a positive perspective and channel that energy into a strong performance during the Games.