History of Xander Schauffele in Timeline
Xander Schauffele is a successful American professional golfer competing on the PGA Tour. Since turning professional in 2015, he has secured seven victories, including an Olympic gold medal from the 2020 Summer Olympics. His most notable major championship results are tied-second place finishes at both the 2018 Open Championship and the 2019 Masters Tournament.
October 25, 1993: Birth of Xander Schauffele
Xander Schauffele was born on October 25, 1993.
2011: California State High School Championship Winner
In 2011, Xander Schauffele won the individual California State High School Championship.
2012: Big West Conference Freshman of the Year
Xander Schauffele earned the Big West Conference Freshman of the Year and First Team All-Big West awards in 2012.
2014: California State Amateur Championship Winner
Xander Schauffele defeated Beau Hossler to win the 2014 California State Amateur Championship.
June 2015: Turning Pro & Entering Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament
After turning pro in June 2015, Schauffele entered the 2015 Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament.
2015: Graduation from San Diego State University
Xander Schauffele graduated from San Diego State University in 2015.
2016: Ranked 299th in the Official World Golf Ranking
At the end of 2016, Schauffele was ranked 299th in the Official World Golf Ranking.
2016: Full Season on the Web.com Tour
Schauffele played a full season on the Web.com Tour in 2016.
June 2017: PGA Tour Debut
Xander Schauffele made his PGA Tour debut at the CareerBuilder Challenge in June 2017.
2017: Tour Championship Title
In 2017, Schauffele won the Tour Championship.
2017: Rookie of the Year
Schauffele was voted "Rookie of the Year 2017" by his peers.
2017: Earning PGA Tour Card
Xander Schauffele earned his PGA Tour card in 2017 through the Web.com Tour Finals.
2018: Equipment Manufacturer Switch & Tied Second Place Finishes
At the beginning of 2018, Schauffele switched equipment manufacturers, signing with Callaway. In May, he finished tied for second at the 2018 Players Championship and he also tied for second at The Open Championship at Carnoustie.
2018: First PGA Tour Victory & Exemptions
In 2018, Schauffele recorded his first PGA Tour victory at the Greenbrier Classic. This win earned him exemptions into The Open Championship, PGA Championship, and 2018 Masters Tournament.
2018: Tied Second at The Open Championship
In 2018, Xander Schauffele finished tied for second at The Open Championship.
2018: Competing in the FedEx Cup Playoffs
Schauffele competed in the 2018 FedEx Cup Playoffs, finishing tied for third at the BMW Championship and tied for seventh at the Tour Championship.
2018: U.S. Open Exemption
Schauffele's performance at the 2017 U.S. Open earned him an exemption into the 2018 championship.
2019: Second Tour Victory
In 2019, Schauffele won his second tour victory at the Tour Championship.
2019: Tied Second at The Masters Tournament
In 2019, Xander Schauffele tied for second at The Masters Tournament.
2020: Olympic Gold Medal
Xander Schauffele won the Olympic gold medal at the men's individual golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
