Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Xander Schauffele

Discover the career path of Xander Schauffele, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Xander Schauffele is a highly accomplished American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. His notable achievements include winning the 2017 Tour Championship and securing a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the men's individual golf event. In 2024, Schauffele achieved major championship success, winning both the PGA Championship and the Open Championship, solidifying his position as one of the top golfers in the world.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: Won California State High School Championship

In 2011, Xander Schauffele, playing for Scripps Ranch High School, was the individual winner of the California State High School Championship (California Interscholastic Federation, CIF).

2012: Big West Conference Freshman of the Year

In 2012, Xander Schauffele, during his freshman year at California State University Long Beach, was named the Big West Conference Freshman of the Year and received First Team All-Big West awards.

2014: Won California State Amateur Championship

In 2014, Xander Schauffele defeated Beau Hossler to win the California State Amateur Championship at La Costa Resort and Spa. He later lost to Hossler in the final match at the Western Amateur.

June 2015: Turned professional

In June 2015, Xander Schauffele turned professional and subsequently entered the Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament in the fall of the same year.

2015: Turned professional

In 2015, Xander Schauffele turned professional, marking the beginning of his professional golf career, after a successful collegiate record.

2016: Finished 299th in the World Golf Ranking

At the end of 2016, Xander Schauffele finished 299th in the Official World Golf Ranking, a position he would improve dramatically the following year.

2016: Played full season on Web.com Tour

In 2016, Xander Schauffele played a full season (23 events) on the Web.com Tour, finishing 26th on the regular-season money list.

June 2017: Recorded bogey-free round at U.S. Open debut

In June 2017, at the U.S. Open held at Erin Hills, Xander Schauffele recorded a bogey-free 6-under-par 66 in his first appearance, eventually finishing in a tie for fifth place.

2017: Earned PGA Tour card

In 2017, Xander Schauffele earned a PGA Tour card through the Web.com Tour Finals, finishing 15th on the Finals money list.

2017: Voted Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Xander Schauffele was voted Rookie of the Year by his peers, marking a significant recognition of his achievements.

2017: Won Tour Championship

In 2017, Xander Schauffele won the Tour Championship, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2017: Defended 2017 Tour Championship Title

In 2018, Xander Schauffele had the opportunity to defend his 2017 Tour Championship title after rising to 18th position.

October 2018: Won WGC-HSBC Champions

In October 2018, Xander Schauffele won the WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai, China, defeating Tony Finau in a playoff.

2018: Switched Equipment Manufacturers

At the beginning of 2018, Xander Schauffele signed an endorsement deal with Callaway, switching equipment manufacturers from TaylorMade.

2018: Exemption into 2018 U.S. Open

Due to his performance at the 2017 U.S. Open, Xander Schauffele earned an exemption into the 2018 U.S. Open.

2018: Finished T7 at the Tour Championship

In 2018, Xander Schauffele finished T7 at the Tour Championship, while placing 15th in the season-long FedEx Cup.

2018: Joined European Tour as Associate Member

In 2018, Xander Schauffele joined the European Tour as an associate member and finished the year in 4th position on the Order of Merit.

January 2019: Won Sentry Tournament of Champions

In January 2019, Xander Schauffele won the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Maui, Hawaii, returning a course record equaling 11-under-par 62 in the final round.

July 2019: Driver failed conformity test

In July 2019, at The Open Championship, Xander Schauffele became the first player to have their driver fail The R&A's conformity test.

August 2019: Placed 4th in the Wyndham Rewards Top 10

In early August 2019, Xander Schauffele placed 4th in the inaugural 2019 Wyndham Rewards Top 10.

December 2019: Played in the Presidents Cup

In December 2019, Xander Schauffele played on the U.S. team at the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia, contributing to the U.S. team's victory.

2019: Three-Year Exemption on PGA Tour

Due to winning the Tour Championship in 2017, Xander Schauffele was granted a three-year exemption on the PGA Tour through the 2019-20 season.

2020: Won Olympic Gold Medal

In 2020, Xander Schauffele won the gold medal at the men's individual golf event of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing his talent on the international stage.

December 31, 2020: PGA Tour and European Tour Stats

As of December 31, 2020, it was noted that there is double counting of money and finishes for majors and World Golf Championships between PGA Tour and European Tour stats.

2021: Finished third at the Masters Tournament

During the final round of the 2021 Masters Tournament, Xander Schauffele was in second place but ultimately finished third after shooting a triple bogey on the 16th hole.

2021: Won Zurich Classic of New Orleans

In April 2021, Xander Schauffele, alongside Patrick Cantlay, won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a team event. In June, he won the Travelers Championship. In July, he won the J. P. McManus Pro-Am and the Genesis Scottish Open.

2021: Won Olympic Gold Medal

In August 2021, Xander Schauffele won the Olympic gold medal in golf, becoming the first American since 1904 to achieve this feat.

2022: Qualified for the U.S. team at the Presidents Cup

In 2022, Xander Schauffele qualified for the U.S. team at the Presidents Cup; he won three and lost one of the four matches he played.

September 2023: Played on the U.S. team in the Ryder Cup

In September 2023, Xander Schauffele played on the U.S. team in the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy; the European team won.

November 2023: Started working with Chris Como

In November 2023, Xander Schauffele began working with Chris Como, who formerly coached Tiger Woods and Bryson DeChambeau.

2023: 2023 Season

As of the 2023 season, details regarding Xander Schauffele's performance are available.

May 2024: Won PGA Championship

In May 2024, Xander Schauffele secured his first major victory with a birdie on the final hole at the PGA Championship held at Valhalla Golf Club, finishing with a record low score of 21 under par for a major championship.

2024: Coaching change

For the 2024 season, Xander Schauffele made a coaching change and started working with Chris Como, after having only worked with his dad, Stefan, from the very beginning.