Who is Xander Schauffele?

American Xander Schauffele is one of the best in the world, with a major championship and an Olympic Gold Medal to his name.

He was born in 1993, and has had just one swing coach throughout his career, his father. Schauffele won the California State High School Championship in 2011, before graduating and moving to California State University Long Beach, He then transferred to San Diego State University, ranking in the top ten in the world’s amateur game prior to turning professional.

In his first season on the PGA Tour, he was named Rookie of the Year. That came thanks to his first two wins, coming at the Greenbrier Classic and the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake. He also has a World Golf Championship title, as part of his nine PGA Tour wins.

Schauffele finally got his name on a major trophy in 2024, winning the PGA Championship by a single shot to claim his first major title. He then doubled up just a couple of months later, lifting the Claret Jug after a two-shot victory at the Open Championship at Royal Troon. His victory at Valhalla also saw him break the record for the lowest score to par in major championship history. The American also has top three finishes at the other two men’s majors.

In the postponed Tokyo Olympics, which took place in 2021, Schauffele was victorious at the Kasumigaseki Country Club. He won by a single shot from Slovakia’s Rory Sabbatini.

Xander Schauffele | Player Profile

Personal Information

Name: Alexander Victor Schauffele
Born: October 25, 1993
Nationality: United States
Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Career

College: California State University Long Beach / San Diego State University
Turned Pro: 2015
Professional Wins: 13
Highest World Ranking: 3 – April 14, 2024

Best Results In Majors

Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – T2 (2019)
– PGA Championship – WON (2024)
– US Open – T3 (2019)
– Open Championship – WON (2024)

Professional Wins – 13

2015 (1) – Northern California Open
2017 (2) – Greenbrier Classic, Tour Championship
2018 (1) – WGC-HSBC Champions
2019 (1) – Sentry Tournament of Champions
2021 (1) – Olympic Games
2022 (3) – Zurich Classic, Travelers Championship, Genesis Scottish Open
2024 (2) – PGA Championship, Open Championship
2025 (1) – Baycurrent Classic

Achievements and Awards

PGA Tour Rookie of the Year – 2016-17

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Xander Schauffele | What’s In His Bag?

Xander Schauffele is a Callaway staff member, and has Callaway clubs throughout the bag, along with an Odyssey putter. He also plays a Callaway Chrome Soft X LS ball, while wearing Adidas apparel and shoes.

Take a look at what’s in Xander Schauffele’s bag here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Xander Schauffele

When and where was Xander Schauffele born?

Xander Schauffele was born on October 25, 1993, in San Diego, California. Schauffele started playing golf at a young age under the guidance of his father, Stefan Schauffele.

When did Xander Schauffele turn professional?

Schauffele turned professional in 2015, after graduating from San Diego State University.

Who is Xander Schauffele married to?

Schauffele has been with wife Maya Lowe since 2014, with the couple getting married seven years later. The pair met at college, and Lowe is now often seen at tournaments alongside her husband.

How many major championships has Xander Schauffele won?

Schauffele is a two-time major champion, with both of those wins coming in 2024. The American first got his hands on a major title with his record-breaking win at the PGA Championship. He then won the Open Championship just two months later, becoming the first player since Brooks Koepka (2018) to win two majors in the same year.

Did you Know?

First Rookie to win the Tour Championship

In his rookie season on the PGA Tour in 2017, Schauffele won two tournaments, including the Tour Championship, becoming the first rookie ever to win the season finale.

Major Scoring Records

Schauffele holds several scoring records at the major championships. His winning score of 21-under at the 2024 PGA Championship broke the record for the lowest score to par in a major.

At the US Open in 2023, Schauffele tied the major scoring record (along with Branden Grace and Rickie Fowler) by shooting a 62 at the Los Angeles Country Club in the opening round. Less than a year later, the American became the first man in history to shoot a pair of 62s in major championships. He tied the record again with an incredible 9-under-par opening round at the PGA Championship at Valhalla.

Olympic Gold Medallist

In the postponed Tokyo Olympics, which took place in 2021, Schauffele was victorious at the Kasumigaseki Country Club. He took the Gold Medal, winning by a single shot from the Slovakia’s Rory Sabbatini.

Xander Schauffele Olympic Gold — *Schauffele celebrating with the Olympic Gold Medal in Tokyo in 2021*

Multinational Heritage

Schauffele has a rich multicultural background. His father is of German and French descent, while his mother is Taiwanese and Japanese. This multinational heritage gives Schauffele a unique perspective on the global sport of golf.

Xander Schauffele Family Foundation

The Xander Schauffele Family Foundation was set up to focus on two key pillars. The foundation, in which Xander’s wife Maya plays a key part, aims to help the advancement of youth golf, with the intent of helping all achieve their full potential, along with trying to improve environmental protection and sustainable practices both on and off the course.