Xander Schauffele's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Xander Schauffele is an accomplished American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. His notable achievements include winning the 2017 Tour Championship and securing the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics men's individual golf event. Adding to his list of accomplishments, Schauffele secured two major championships in 2024: the PGA Championship and the Open Championship.

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1904: First American since 1904 to win an Olympic gold medal in golf

In August, 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.

1980: Third Player with 25+ Birdies in Masters Since 1980

In April, Xander Schauffele tied for second in the Masters Tournament, one stroke behind champion Tiger Woods. It was his third top-five in eight starts at major championships. 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: Phil Mickelson: 25 Birdies in Masters Tournament in 2001

Phil Mickelson had 25 Birdies in the Masters Tournament in 2001, becoming the second player since 1980 to have 25 or more birdies in a single Masters, joining Jordan Spieth (28 in 2015).

2011: California State High School Championship

In 2011, Schauffele was the individual winner of the California State High School Championship while playing for Scripps Ranch High School.

2012: Big West Conference Freshman of the Year

In 2012, Schauffele received the Big West Conference Freshman of the Year award and was named to the 2012 First Team All-Big West while at California State University Long Beach.

2014: California State Amateur Championship win and Western Amateur final

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

2015: Jordan Spieth: 28 Birdies in Masters Tournament in 2015

Jordan Spieth had 28 Birdies in the Masters Tournament in 2015, becoming the third player since 1980 to have 25 or more birdies in a single Masters, joining Phil Mickelson (25 in 2001).

2016: World Golf Ranking

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

2017: Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Xander Schauffele was voted Rookie of the Year by his peers, following a significant rise in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2017: Tour Championship win

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

2017: Defend Tour Championship title in 2017

Schauffele was able to defend his 2017 Tour Championship title.

October 2018: WGC-HSBC Champions Victory

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

2018: FedEx Cup Playoffs performance in 2018

In 2018, Schauffele entered the FedEx Cup Playoffs in 28th position. He improved his standing to 18th after a strong showing at the BMW Championship, allowing him to defend his 2017 Tour Championship title. He finished T7 at the 2018 Tour Championship and placed 15th in the season-long FedEx Cup.

2018: Brooks Koepka wins the U.S Open and PGA Championship

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 at The Plantation Course in Kapalua Resort, Hawaii, shooting a course record equalling 11-under-par 62 in the final round.

December 2019: Presidents Cup

In December 2019, 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. Schauffele went 3–2–0 and won his Sunday singles match.

2020: Gold Medal at the Tokyo Olympics

In 2020, Xander Schauffele achieved a significant victory by winning the gold medal at the men's individual golf event during the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

2021: Zurich Classic, Travelers Championship, J. P. McManus Pro-Am, and Genesis Scottish Open Wins

In 2021, Schauffele secured multiple victories, including the Zurich Classic of New Orleans (team event), the Travelers Championship, the J. P. McManus Pro-Am, and the Genesis Scottish Open.

2021: Olympic Gold Medal and Ryder Cup

In August 2021, Schauffele won the Olympic gold medal in golf. In September, he played on the winning U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup.

2022: Presidents Cup

In 2022, Schauffele qualified for the U.S. team at the Presidents Cup, contributing to the event with three wins and one loss.

September 2023: Ryder Cup 2023

In September 2023, Schauffele played on the U.S. team in the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia, Rome, Italy. The European team won 16.5–11.5 and Schauffele went 1–3–0, including a win in his Sunday singles match against Nicolai Højgaard.

May 2024: PGA Championship Win

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