Xander the Great! Schauffele Wins British Open for His Second Major This Year

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.