| In some ways, Xander Schauffele is golf’s man of mystery. He isn’t big on social media and hasn’t had his story shared as often as golf’s other elite stars. That will change in a big way after the 30-year-old’s career-defining year in 2024, winning the Open Championship at Royal Troon and fending off Bryson DeChambeau to win the PGA Championship at Valhalla.
We often hear snippets about Schauffele—like Jordan Spieth calling him the funniest player in the Ryder Cup locker room—but it’s likely fans don’t know the full backstory on one of golf’s biggest stars. Here are 15 of the most important things to know about the now two-time major champion. |
