In a stunning turn of events at Le Golf National, Jon Rahm's dreams of Olympic gold quickly turned into a nightmare as he faltered in the final stretch of the Paris Olympics. Rahm held a commanding four-stroke lead entering the back nine, only to shoot a disappointing 39, missing out on a medal altogether.

Brandel Chamblee, providing his analysis in the NBC studio, did not hold back, describing Rahm's performance as one of the biggest collapses of the year, comparing it to Rory McIlroy's notable U.S. Open choke. McIlroy's bogeys in the final holes allowed Bryson DeChambeau to snatch victory by a single shot.

Rahm's falter presented an opportunity for the determined field, and it was Scottie Scheffler who seized the moment. With an impressive back-nine score of 29, the Masters champion skyrocketed to a final score of 19-under, edging past Rahm and the rest of the competitors to secure the gold medal. Tommy Fleetwood captured silver with a score of 18-under, while Hideki Matsuyama claimed bronze at 17-under.

Chamblee highlighted Rahm's earlier dominance in the tournament, leading in fairways hit, driving distance, and greens in regulation. However, he pointed out that Rahm's struggle with a double-cross shot haunted him on the back nine, especially during crucial moments. Adding to the despair were a few untimely three-putts, eventually leading to the loss of a four-shot lead and falling short of any medal.

It's worth noting that Rahm's participation in the Olympics comes after his controversial move from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf in December. Chamblee has been vocal in his criticism of the rebel golf league, and Rahm's unfortunate collapse may raise further questions about his decision.

Rahm's downfall began with a bogey at the 12th hole, followed by a double-bogey on the par-5 14th, where his approach shot went awry. The disaster culminated with bogeys on the final two holes, leaving Rahm devastated and reflecting on the significance of representing Spain on an international stage.

In a post-tournament interview, Rahm expressed his disappointment, acknowledging the weight of letting himself down and failing to deliver for his country. The defeat left a bitter taste, highlighting the profound impact the Olympics hold for him. Losing has provided him with a deeper appreciation for the significance of the tournament and the honor of representing Spain.

The Paris Olympics will be remembered as a missed opportunity for Rahm, as Scheffler's exceptional performance paved the way to a shocking gold medal finish. Rahm now faces the task of regrouping and refocusing on his future endeavors, while the golf world digests the ramifications of his unforeseen collapse on the Olympic stage.