2024 Open Championship
Name: Xander Schauffele
Country: United States
Age: 30
Turned Pro: 2015
- Early Life and Background: Xander Schauffele was born on October 25, 1993, in San Diego, California. He comes from a diverse heritage with a German/French father and a Taiwanese/Japanese mother, giving him a unique multicultural background.
- Amateur Career: Schauffele had a successful amateur career, highlighted by winning the 2014 California State Amateur Championship. He also played college golf first at Long Beach State University and later at San Diego State University, where he earned All-American honors.
- PGA Tour Success: Xander Schauffele turned professional in 2015 and quickly made a name for himself on the PGA Tour. He has multiple PGA Tour victories, including significant wins like the 2017 Greenbrier Classic and the 2017 Tour Championship.
- Major Championships Performance: Schauffele has consistently performed well in major championships. He has several top-10 finishes, including being a runner-up at the 2018 Open Championship and the 2019 Masters Tournament, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level.
- Olympic Gold Medalist: In 2021, Schauffele won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, representing the United States. This victory marked a significant achievement in his career, highlighting his versatility and skill on an international stage.
Driver
Callaway Paradyme Ai Smoke Triple Diamond
10.5° @10.1° with a Mitsubishi Diamana PD 70 TX (45.5 inches)
Fairway
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond
3-wood: 15° Mitsubishi Diamana PD 80 TX
Hybrid
Callaway Apex UW Utility Wood
21° Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 90 TX
Irons
Callaway Apex TCB '24
(4-10iron): True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Mid Wedge
Callaway JAWS Raw
52-10S True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Sand & Lob Wedge
Titleist Vokey SM10 WedgeWorks
56°- 10° @57 & 60-K @61 True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter
Odyssey Toulon Design Las Vegas Prototype 7CH
Tour X3 SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 2.0
Golf Ball
Callaway Chrome Tour