Xander Schauffele's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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.

2012: College Awards

In 2012, while playing his freshman year in college at California State University Long Beach, Xander Schauffele garnered the Big West Conference Freshman of the Year award and was named to the First Team All-Big West.

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.

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.

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: 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: 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: 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.

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.

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: 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.