Xander Schauffele is an American golfer from San Diego, California, with two major championships: the 2024 PGA Championship and the 2024 Open Championship. After years as the best player without a major, he won two in a single season to silence every doubter.
Schauffele is one of the most complete players in professional golf. His swing is compact, efficient, and repeatable, producing consistent distance off the tee without sacrificing accuracy. He ranks near the top of the PGA Tour in strokes gained across all categories, a rare distinction that reflects a player with no glaring weakness. His temperament is equally notable: calm under pressure, rarely rattled, and capable of producing his best golf when it matters most.
The 2024 season transformed Schauffele’s career narrative. At the PGA Championship at Valhalla, he held off a packed leaderboard to claim his first major title. Weeks later, he backed it up at Royal Troon, winning The Open Championship with a composed final round in difficult conditions. Before 2024, Schauffele had accumulated a long list of top-5 major finishes, including a runner-up at the 2019 Masters and a tied-second at the 2018 U.S. Open. The Olympic gold medal in Tokyo (2021) hinted at his ability to win the biggest events.
Schauffele will compete in all four 2026 majors: The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship. Follow along in United States time.