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. He is known for winning the 2017 Tour Championship and securing a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the men's individual golf event. Further solidifying his status, Schauffele had a stellar year in 2024, claiming victory at both the PGA Championship and The Open Championship.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1904: Olympic Gold Medal

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

1980: Masters Birdies record

In April 2019, Xander Schauffele tied for second in the Masters Tournament. He led the field with 25 birdies, becoming the third player since 1980 to have 25 or more birdies in a single Masters, joining Phil Mickelson (25 in 2001) and Jordan Spieth (28 in 2015).

2001: Masters Birdies record

2011: California State High School Championship

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

2014: California State Amateur Championship win

In 2014, Xander Schauffele defeated Beau Hossler to win the California State Amateur Championship at La Costa Resort and Spa.

June 2015: Turned Professional

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

2015: Turned Professional

In 2015 Xander Schauffele turned professional, ranked in the top 10 of the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

2015: Masters Birdies record

2016: World Golf Ranking

During 2017, Xander Schauffele rose to 32nd in the Official World Golf Ranking, up 267 spots from his 2016 year-end position of 299.

2016: Web.com Tour Season

In 2016, Xander Schauffele played a full season (23 events) on the Web.com Tour.

June 2017: 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, the first time a player has returned a bogey-free round of 66 or better in their first appearance in U.S. Open. He eventually finished in a tie for fifth place.

2017: Rookie of the Year

During 2017, Xander Schauffele was voted Rookie of the Year by his peers.

2017: PGA Tour Card Earned

In 2017, Xander Schauffele earned a PGA Tour card through the Web.com Tour Finals.

2017: Tour Championship win

In 2017, Xander Schauffele won the Tour Championship.

2017: Defended Tour Championship title

In 2018, Xander Schauffele had the opportunity to attempt to defend his 2017 Tour Championship title.

October 2018: WGC-HSBC Champions win

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

2018: Open Championship, PGA Championship and Masters Tournament Exemptions

As a result of his Greenbrier Classic victory in July 2017, Xander Schauffele earned exemptions into the Open Championship, the PGA Championship and the 2018 Masters Tournament.

2018: Equipment Manufacturer Switch

At the beginning of 2018, Xander Schauffele switched equipment manufacturers, signing an endorsement deal with Callaway after previously being sponsored by TaylorMade. He also finished T2 at the 2018 Players Championship and tied for second at the Open Championship.

2018: U.S. Open Exemption

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

2018: European Tour achievements

In 2018, Xander Schauffele joined the European Tour as an associate member, won the WGC-HSBC Champions, and finished 4th in the European Tour Race to Dubai.

2018: FedEx Cup Playoffs

In 2018, Xander Schauffele participated in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, finishing T7 at the 2018 Tour Championship and placing 15th in the season-long FedEx Cup.

2018: Brooks Koepka wins

In July 2024, Schauffele won the Open Championship at Royal Troon. Schauffele became the first golfer to win multiple majors in the same year since Brooks Koepka won the 2018 U.S. Open and PGA Championship.

January 2019: Sentry Tournament of Champions win

In January 2019, Xander Schauffele won the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Maui, Hawaii, with a final-round 62.

July 2019: Driver fails conformity test

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

August 2019: Wyndham Rewards Top 10

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

December 2019: Presidents Cup

In December 2019, Xander Schauffele played on the U.S. team at the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia, where the U.S. team won.

2019: PGA Tour Exemption

In 2017 Xander won the Tour Championship and was given a three-year exemption on the PGA Tour, through the 2019–20 season

2020: 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.

2021: Masters Tournament

At the 16th tee of the final round of the 2021 Masters Tournament, Xander Schauffele was in second place, but finished third after shooting a triple bogey at that hole.

2021: Zurich Classic of New Orleans Win

In April 2021, Xander Schauffele won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a team event, with playing partner Patrick Cantlay. He also won the Travelers Championship, the J. P. McManus Pro-Am, and the Genesis Scottish Open.

2021: Olympic Gold Medal and Ryder Cup

In August 2021, Xander Schauffele won the Olympic gold medal, becoming the first American since 1904 to win an Olympic gold medal in golf. In September, he played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup.

2022: Presidents Cup

In 2022, Xander Schauffele qualified for the U.S. team at the Presidents Cup, winning three and losing one of his four matches.

September 2023: Ryder Cup

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

November 2023: Coaching Change

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

May 2024: PGA Championship Win

In May 2024, Xander Schauffele won his first major at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club with a record low score of 21 under par.

2024: Coaching Change

Having only previously worked with his dad, Stefan, from the very beginning, in 2024 Xander made a coaching change and started working with Chris Como for the season.