Xander Schauffele's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Xander Schauffele.

Xander Schauffele is an American professional golfer notable for his achievements on the PGA Tour. His significant wins include the 2017 Tour Championship and a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In 2024, he secured two major championships: the PGA Championship and the Open Championship.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1904: Became the first American since 1904 to win an Olympic gold medal in golf

In August 2021, Schauffele recorded a final-round of 67 to win the Olympic gold medal; he made an up-and-down for par on the final hole to beat Slovakian Rory Sabbatini by one shot. With the accomplishment, Schauffele became the first American since 1904 to win an Olympic gold medal in golf.

2011: California State High School Championship

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

2012: Big West Conference Freshman of the Year

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

2014: California State Amateur Championship

In 2014, Xander Schauffele won the California State Amateur Championship, defeating Beau Hossler at La Costa Resort and Spa. Later that summer, he lost to Hossler in the final match at the Western Amateur at Chicago's Beverly Country Club.

2015: Graduated from San Diego State University

In 2015, Xander Schauffele graduated from San Diego State University (SDSU) after playing out his college career there. During his three years at SDSU, Schauffele achieved recognition as a Ping and Golfweek Third Team All-American and earned the Mountain West Conference All-Academic Team Award twice. He also set records at SDSU, including the all-time lowest tournament score against par (−17) and the all-time career scoring average (71.50).

June 2017: Recorded Bogey-Free Round at U.S. Open

In June 2017, at the U.S. Open held at Erin Hills, Xander Schauffele recorded a bogey-free 6-under-par 66, marking the first time a player achieved a bogey-free round of 66 or better in their first U.S. Open appearance. He became one of the few players to reach 10 under par at a U.S. Open and finished in a tie for fifth place.

2017: Rookie of the Year

During 2017, Schauffele was voted Rookie of the Year by his peers and rose to 32nd in the Official World Golf Ranking.

October 2018: Won the WGC-HSBC Champions

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

2018: Comparison to Brooks Koepka

In July 2024, Schauffele won the Open Championship at Royal Troon, the second major of his career. Schauffele became the first golfer to win two majors in one season with a final-round 65. He also 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: Won the Sentry Tournament of Champions

In January 2019, Xander Schauffele won the Sentry Tournament of Champions at The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort in Maui, Hawaii, equalling a course record with an 11-under-par 62 in the final round.

December 2019: Presidents Cup victory with U.S. team

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 16–14. Schauffele contributed with a 3–2–0 record and won his Sunday singles match.

2021: Played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Xander Schauffele played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The U.S. team won 19–9 and Schauffele went 3–1–0.

May 2024: Won his first major

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