The golfer with the lowest competition qualifying score.

the player in a stroke play (medal play), competition with the fewest strokes/lowest score. The winner.

(golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament

One who has gained a medal as the reward of merit; as, the gold medalist in downhill skiing.

A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector of medals.

someone who has won a medal

A designer of medals.