Schauffele Wins Open, Better 2nd Time Around

Xander Schauffele of the United States poses with the Claret Jug on the 18th hole in celebration of victory during day four of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon in Troon, Scotland, on July 21, 2024. Andrew Redington/Getty Images

TROON, Scotland—There are four major championships in professional golf, and while a number of talented golfers at the elite level may break through and capture one of them, the wherewithal to secure a second is reserved only for the most talented.

Xander Schauffele broke through the major championship barrier when winning the PGA Championship this past May. At the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland, the San Diego native pushed his credentials even higher in securing the Claret Jug and becoming the “champion golfer of the year.”