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. His significant achievements include winning the 2017 Tour Championship and securing a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In 2024, he elevated his career by capturing two major championships, the PGA Championship and the Open Championship.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1904: Reference to Olympic Gold Medal in Golf

In August 2021, with Xander Schauffele's win, he became the first American since 1904 to win an Olympic gold medal in golf.

1980: Reference to Masters Birdie Record

In April 2019, Schauffele led the field with 25 birdies. It was the third time since 1980 a golfer had 25 or more birdies in a single Masters Tournament.

2001: Reference to Masters Birdie Record

In April 2019, Schauffele led the field with 25 birdies. It was the third time since 1980 a golfer had 25 or more birdies in a single Masters Tournament. Phil Mickelson had 25 in 2001.

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: 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, marking early recognition in his college career.

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: Reference to Masters Birdie Record

In April 2019, Schauffele led the field with 25 birdies. It was the third time since 1980 a golfer had 25 or more birdies in a single Masters Tournament. Jordan Spieth had 28 in 2015.

2017: Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Xander Schauffele was voted Rookie of the Year by his peers, capping off a successful year on the PGA Tour.

2017: Tour Championship Win

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

October 2018: Won 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: Won the Open Championship

In July, 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. Schauffele pulled away from a crowded leaderboard with a 31 on the back nine in the final round to beat Justin Rose and Billy Horschel by two shots.

January 2019: Won 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, returning a course record equalling 11-under-par 62 in the final round.

2020: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2020, Xander Schauffele won the gold medal at the men's individual golf event during the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, marking a significant international achievement.

2021: Won Zurich Classic of New Orleans

In April 2021, Xander Schauffele won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with playing partner Patrick Cantlay.

2021: Won Olympic Gold Medal and Played in Ryder Cup

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

May 2024: Won PGA Championship

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