Xander Schauffele is an athlete who transcends nationalities
3 years, 4 months ago

Xander Schauffele is an athlete who transcends nationalities

LA Times  

U.S. golfer Xander Schauffele smiles after winning the gold medal at Kasumigaseki Country Club in Japan on Sunday. Xander Schauffele holds his gold medal after winning the men’s golf tournament at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. “I think that if everyone sort of had the ability to travel more and experience other cultures, they would be more willing to get along, potentially.” Hours after Schauffele’s triumph, with Kasumigaseki blanketed in the kind of darkness found only in rural areas, a couple of Taiwanese reporters were in the parking lot getting into a taxi. Schauffele’s medal is officially credited to the U.S.’s count, but several other countries could also make reasonable claims the hardware was part theirs, if not legally, in feeling.

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McIlroy targets reaching Scheffler and Schauffele levels as goals pile up for 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

McIlroy targets reaching Scheffler and Schauffele levels as goals pile up for 2025

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The goals for 2025 are piling up for Rory McIlroy. McIlroy could — maybe should — have won the year’s other major, the U.S. Open, only to three-putt two of the last three holes to lose by one shot to Bryson DeChambeau. So, McIlroy remains on four major titles — he’s been on that number …

Xander Schauffele has the points for PGA player of the year. But the award no longer exists
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Xander Schauffele has the points for PGA player of the year. But the award no longer exists

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Winning two majors in a year used to be a shoo-in for earning the points-based award for player of the year presented annually by the PGA of America since 1948. “We are no longer presenting the PGA Player of the Year and Vardon Trophy awards because similar awards are being given by the PGA Tour,” the PGA of …

Scottie Scheffler wins Olympic gold after a comeback victory
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler wins Olympic gold after a comeback victory

NPR  

Scottie Scheffler wins Olympic gold after a comeback victory toggle caption Matt York/AP Despite being the No. 1 golfer in the world, Scottie Scheffler was far from a gold medal going into the final round of men's Olympic golf at France's Le Golf National on Sunday. Scheffler's comeback victory for Olympic gold comes during an eventful professional and personal year …

No Olympic medal for caddies. Xander Schauffele’s looper was moved to tears by a gold ring
4 months, 3 weeks ago

No Olympic medal for caddies. Xander Schauffele’s looper was moved to tears by a gold ring

Associated Press  

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Caddies do not get a medal in the Olympics, only the golfers do. “I didn’t get my own medal and they wanted to do something special for me.” Schauffele won Olympic gold in 2021 at Kasumigaseki Country Club, at the time his biggest victory. Xander Schauffele of the United States walks with his caddy Austin Kaiser to …

Xander Schauffele: A tragic accident robbed his father of his Olympic dream. Now, golf’s golden boy is out to honor him again
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Xander Schauffele: A tragic accident robbed his father of his Olympic dream. Now, golf’s golden boy is out to honor him again

CNN  

CNN — Sixty-three days. “Everything that he’s been through in his life, that trauma that he’s experienced … My dad didn’t want me to feel the trauma but made me realize what the other side looks like as much as he could, just so I’d be more appreciative of what I have and what I’m able to do.” Schauffele tests …

Analysis: Xander Schauffele is now in the conversation with Scheffler for best year in golf
5 months ago

Analysis: Xander Schauffele is now in the conversation with Scheffler for best year in golf

Associated Press  

TROON, Scotland — Xander Schauffele is the British Open champion, and the PGA Tour must be thrilled. The FedEx Cup is as meaningful as ever, a three-tournament stretch in August that could go a long way toward deciding who gets the players’ vote for PGA Tour player of the year. Schauffele is only the ninth player in the last 40 …

Xander the Great! British Open win sees Schauffele claim his 2nd major of the year
5 months ago

Xander the Great! British Open win sees Schauffele claim his 2nd major of the year

China Daily  

TROON, Scotland — Xander Schauffele went from the most nerve-wracking putt of his career to the coolest walk toward an 18th green he ever imagined. Schauffele closed with a 6-under 65 in a final round that ranks among the most memorable in British Open history, particularly the 31 on the back nine. "It's a dream come true to win two …

The Open 2024 LIVE: Golf leaderboard and result as Xander Schauffele wins Claret Jug ahead of Justin Rose after stunning final-round display
5 months ago

The Open 2024 LIVE: Golf leaderboard and result as Xander Schauffele wins Claret Jug ahead of Justin Rose after stunning final-round display

The Independent  

Xander Schauffele shot a brilliant final round of 65 Xander Schauffele is The Open champion after carding a faultless final round to hold off the challenge of Justin Rose and win his second major championship of the year at Troon. Schauffele, who won his first major title at the PGA Championship in May, shot a wonderful bogey-free round of 65, …

Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year
5 months ago

Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year

Associated Press  

TROON, Scotland — Xander Schauffele went from the most nerve-wracking putt of his career to the coolest walk toward an 18th green he ever imagined. Xander Schauffele of the United States hits off the ninth tee during his final round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Sunday, July 21, 2024. “It’s a …

Xander Schauffele wins British Open for second major title of year
5 months ago

Xander Schauffele wins British Open for second major title of year

LA Times  

Xander Schauffele, who faced questions at the start of the season whether he could win a major, now has two of them with the brand of golf that hasn’t been seen in 90 years. In a final round at Royal Troon set up for big drama — six players one shot behind, nine players separated by three shots — Schauffele …

Xander Schauffele reveals what 'proud' Tiger Woods texted him after PGA Championship win
7 months ago

Xander Schauffele reveals what 'proud' Tiger Woods texted him after PGA Championship win

Daily Mail  

Xander Schauffele revealed that Tiger Woods sent him a congratulatory message following his PGA Championship victory on Sunday. The 30-year-old finally got a monkey off his back when he clinched his first major championship victory at the PGA Championship last week. On no fewer than 12 occasions he had finished in the top 10 on one of golf’s biggest stages …

Xander Schauffele gets validation and records with one memorable putt at PGA Championship
7 months ago

Xander Schauffele gets validation and records with one memorable putt at PGA Championship

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Xander Schauffele might have to watch the replay of his 6-foot putt to see how it dipped into the left side of the hole and looked as though it might spin out. “When it lipped in — I don’t really remember it lipping in,” Schauffele said Sunday at Valhalla, a course named for the heaven of Norse …

Schauffele gets his major at the PGA and makes golf fun again with help from DeChambeau and Valhalla
7 months ago

Schauffele gets his major at the PGA and makes golf fun again with help from DeChambeau and Valhalla

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The last two years have been a struggle for professional golf. But there’s no doubt that both Schauffele and the game delivered at the PGA Championship, with some help from Bryson DeChambeau, in an entertaining finale on one of the game’s biggest stages. “I was like, ‘If you want to be a major champion, this is the …

Schauffele birdies final hole to capture PGA Championship for first major win
7 months ago

Schauffele birdies final hole to capture PGA Championship for first major win

The Hindu  

Xander Schauffele outdueled Bryson DeChambeau down the back nine on Sunday to win the PGA Championship, capturing his first major triumph with the lowest score in major history. Third-ranked Schauffele sank a tension-packed six-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole at Valhalla for a one-stroke victory over DeChambeau to snap a two-year victory drought. But I tried all day …

PGA Championship: Golf’s ‘nearly man’ Xander Schauffele in first major win
7 months ago

PGA Championship: Golf’s ‘nearly man’ Xander Schauffele in first major win

Al Jazeera  

Schauffele outdueled Bryson DeChambeau to win the PGA Championship, capturing it with the lowest score in major history. Xander Schauffele finally added some elusive silverware to his Olympic gold, shedding the title of golf’s nearly man with a dramatic birdie on the final hole to win the PGA Championship and hoist the massive Wanamaker Trophy. pic.twitter.com/GLfpqkv95U — PGA TOUR May …

Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla
7 months ago

Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Every step Xander Schauffele took Sunday toward becoming a major champion brought small reminders that it was never going to be easy. Xander Schauffele watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. Xander Schauffele celebrates …

Xander Schauffele sets scoring record at PGA Championship for first major win
7 months ago

Xander Schauffele sets scoring record at PGA Championship for first major win

LA Times  

Xander Schauffele holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship on Sunday the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. Xander Schauffele cashed in at just the right time Sunday by making a six-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the PGA Championship for his first major with the lowest score in major championship history. Schauffele became the …

Xander Schauffele 36-hole leader at PGA Championship with Morikawa, Scheffler chasing
7 months, 1 week ago

Xander Schauffele 36-hole leader at PGA Championship with Morikawa, Scheffler chasing

New York Times  

Xander Schauffele stepped onto the first tee Friday at Valhalla Golf Club after a historic first round at the PGA Championship. It tied the men’s major scoring record, the lowest round in PGA Championship history. Per Justin Ray, Morikawa is the eighth player in PGA Championship history to open with back-to-back rounds of 66 or lower. It’s an almost ideal …

US PGA Championship 2024: Schauffele shoots superb 62 with Scheffler and McIlroy in the mix
7 months, 1 week ago

US PGA Championship 2024: Schauffele shoots superb 62 with Scheffler and McIlroy in the mix

The Telegraph  

Rory McIlroy is craving deja vu to be the order of his week at the 106th US PGA Championship and even this early in proceedings the prospects appear that he could be drowning in the glorious stuff come Sunday. Secondly, the pacesetter happens to be Xander Schauffele and it was the American who McIlroy chased down in brutal fashion last …

Xander Schauffele leads the PGA Championship. But can he finish the job?
7 months, 1 week ago

Xander Schauffele leads the PGA Championship. But can he finish the job?

New York Times  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — This didn’t change your mind at all, did it? No matter how many times you’re told how great Schauffele is, how consistent he is or how many times he’s finished toward the top of the FedEx Cup standings, you won’t treat him like one of the best golfers of his era until you see him on the …

After Tiger, no one, not even McIlroy or Scheffler, had me raising an eyebrow: Arjun Atwal
9 months ago

After Tiger, no one, not even McIlroy or Scheffler, had me raising an eyebrow: Arjun Atwal

Hindustan Times  

World No.1 since last May, nine wins on the PGA Tour in 25 months, a 65% chance of finishing in the top 10 and, after Sunday, as many Players Championship titles as Tiger Woods. “Because what Woods did between 1997 and 2010, I don’t think too many human beings will be ever able to do it.” From 2004, when he …

Column: Scottie Scheffler has a big golf game. What he doesn’t have is a big head
9 months ago

Column: Scottie Scheffler has a big golf game. What he doesn’t have is a big head

Associated Press  

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Scottie Scheffler would rank near the bottom if the popular “strokes gained” statistic of golf had a category for celebrations. Then I walk around with a big head thinking, ‘This is how great I am.’ That’s not good, either,” Scheffler said in an interview before he went on his most recent run. She’s the one …

Xander Schauffele, the most interesting man in golf, leaves you wanting more
2 years, 2 months ago

Xander Schauffele, the most interesting man in golf, leaves you wanting more

New York Times  

By Sunday afternoon, there was Xander Schauffele, leaning all the way back, inconspicuous, other than a plume of smoke. Xander Schauffele’s simple fist-pump celebration upon clinching the Presidents Cup was typical for him. “I feel prone to hermit because it’s easier to just focus on the golf,” Schauffele said. “It’s always been really hard to speak candidly, but now more …

Olympic gold puts Schauffele among golf’s elite players
3 years, 4 months ago

Olympic gold puts Schauffele among golf’s elite players

Associated Press  

KAWAGOE, Japn — Golf’s biggest trophies tend to be silver and green. “And so you get that taste of winning and then it gets swiped from you and you’re a little bit sour, even if you’re playing really good golf. “And today was hard.” For a sport that has produced major champions from every continent where golf is played, the …

Tokyo Olympics: Lahiri signs off at T-42, American Schauffele takes gold
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Lahiri signs off at T-42, American Schauffele takes gold

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri ended his second Olympic campaign at Tied 42nd after carding a one-over 72 in the fourth and final round here on Sunday. Xander Schauffele became the first American to win the gold, while South African-born Slovakian Rory Sabbatini, with his wife Martina Stofanikova on the bag, won the silver with a record-breaking 10-under 61. Schauffele, 27, …

Xander Schauffele with 2 clutch putts gives US gold in golf
3 years, 4 months ago

Xander Schauffele with 2 clutch putts gives US gold in golf

Associated Press  

KAWAGOE, Japan — Four feet between his golf ball and the cup was all that separated Xander Schauffele from an Olympic gold medal, and he couldn’t help but let his mind wander. With more pressure than he needed, Schauffele got the prize he wanted in a conclusion to men’s golf so wild that nine players were still in the mix …

Anirban Lahiri finishes Tokyo Olympics at T-42
3 years, 4 months ago

Anirban Lahiri finishes Tokyo Olympics at T-42

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri ended his second Olympic campaign at Tied 42nd after carding a one-over 72 in the fourth and final round here on Sunday. Xander Schauffele became the first American to win the gold, while South African-born Slovakian Rory Sabbatini, with his wife Martina Stofanikova on the bag, won the silver with a record-breaking 10-under 61. Schauffele, …

Golf: Anirban Lahiri signs off at T-42, American Xander Schauffele takes gold
3 years, 4 months ago

Golf: Anirban Lahiri signs off at T-42, American Xander Schauffele takes gold

India TV News  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri ended his second Olympic campaign at Tied 42nd after carding a one-over 72 in the fourth and final round here on Sunday. Xander Schauffele became the first American to win the gold, while South African-born Slovakian Rory Sabbatini, with his wife Martina Stofanikova on the bag, won the silver with a record-breaking 10-under 61. Schauffele, 27, …

American Schauffele wins Olympics golf gold
3 years, 4 months ago

American Schauffele wins Olympics golf gold

Deccan Chronicle  

Kagawoe: Xander Schauffele won the Olympic men's golf tournament on Sunday by one shot from surprise silver medallist Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia. The American world number five finished on 18-under par 266 after carding a 67 while veteran Sabbatini, 45, shot a stunning, course-record 10-under par final round of 61. The South African-born Sabbatini came into the Olympics ranked 204 …

Golf: Anirban Lahiri lands late eagle, but will need miracle for medal in Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

Golf: Anirban Lahiri lands late eagle, but will need miracle for medal in Tokyo

India TV News  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri salvaged his third round with a late birdie and an eagle to card a three-under 68 at the Olympics but it may not be enough to give him a chance to make a run for the medal. Lahiri, who returned early this morning to complete his second round, had a bogey in one of the two …

Xander Schauffele, again, right in major mix at Masters
3 years, 8 months ago

Xander Schauffele, again, right in major mix at Masters

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Xander Schauffele is in what has become familiar territory. He’s had five top-five finishes in majors, including a tie for second -- one shot behind winner Tiger Woods — at Augusta National in 2019. “I think I’m playing really good golf,” Schauffele said. “It’s all part of the process,” Schauffele said. So it wasn’t quite as nice …

Commentary: Xander Schauffele misses another chance for major glory at Masters
3 years, 8 months ago

Commentary: Xander Schauffele misses another chance for major glory at Masters

LA Times  

Xander Schauffele bites his club after hitting from penalty area on the 16th hole at the Masters on Sunday. He trailed Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama by only two strokes with three holes to play, charging, birdies on four straight holes, roar after roar undulating across Augusta National’s fairways like ocean waves. He found himself leading the Masters in 2019 after 68 …

CJ Cup: Xander Schauffele leads after two rounds - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

CJ Cup: Xander Schauffele leads after two rounds - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Xander Schauffele sank seven birdies over his first nine holes en route to a second round eight-under 64 to take a three-stroke lead at the CJ Cup in Las Vegas on Friday. It was a nice stretch.” After firing a 29 over his first nine holes, he cooled off after the turn but still managed one more birdie while avoiding …

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