After giving a memorable performance at the US Open, Xander Schauffele is very elated. The victory may have been claimed by Wyndham Clark but Xander along with Rickie Fowler, enjoyed the rare opportunity of making history by shooting record-low rounds of 62, the lowest score in any major championship. But besides that, he has another reason to be happy.

This week, Schauffele is playing at the Travelers Championship. Prior to the event, a press conference was held at the TPC River Highlands, Cromwell where Schauffele was asked about the investigation initiated by the US Senate over the $3 billion merger. And from his answers, it was clear that he is happy with his situation in the chaos.

Xander Schauffele expresses relief on his exclusion from investigation

The recent merger of LIV Golf and PGA Tour came out of the blue. Fans and players were left puzzled and so were the authorities. Keeping the merger in view, last Monday, US Senate opened up an investigation on the matter. Both the leagues have been issued letters regarding the investigation by Democratic Senator, Richard Blumenthal. A Senate committee headed by Blumenthal will be holding a hearing on the merger next month on 11th July.

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At the Travelers Championship conference, Schauffele was presented with a question regarding the impending investigation and he dodged the bullet in a subtle manner. On being directly asked if he is one of those golfers who has been contacted by the senate committee, Xander’s answer showed his relief. He said, ” Fortunately, not, no.” This alarming news has left players on both sides very tense. Anyone could be called for a hearing on the matter, and it has made them fearful of its consequences in the future. But Xander sure is happy about his exclusion.

Xander’s smart answers during his press interaction

Schauffele was further asked whether he knew any golfers present there who have been contacted, to which he answered, “Not really, to be honest. The ones that were, their phones were taken or connected by the senate, I would say they probably don’t want that to be known.” Xander handled the heavy questioning with smart and educated responses, but from his response it seems like the situation is very tense.

The key representatives of both parties – Jay Monahan from the PGA Tour, and Greg Norman and Yasir al-Rumayyan from LIV Golf’s side, have been requested to give their testimony on the merger to Blumenthal and Senator Ron Johnson.

As players fear an impromptu call from the senate committee, they could definitely find relief by concentrating on the Travelers Championship this week.

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