Xander Schauffele walks with his caddie, Austin Kaiser, on the 18th fairway during the final round of the Open championship in Troon, Scotland, on July 21, 2024. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
TROON, Scotland—Xander Schauffele went from the most nerve-wracking putt of his career to the coolest walk toward an 18th green he ever imagined.
He won a nail-biter at the PGA Championship in May. He delivered a masterpiece Sunday in the British Open. Two different finishes, two different feelings.
