Meet Xander Schauffele’s Support Systems: His Wife, Parents, Furry Babies, Caddie and More

It is often said that the secret behind a successful man is a woman. However, in the case of Xander Schauffele, there is a team of both professional and non-professional personalities who keep him stable and ignite his drive on the golf course.

Let’s meet Xander’s support system; the people who make him the man we all admire and idolize.

Maya Lowe Schauffele, his best friend and wife

It is true that love is the essence of life. In the case of Xander Schauffele, his one true love also happens to be his best friend. Xander met Maya Lowe back in 2014 when the couple was still pursuing grad school. In 2021, they tied the knot, and soon became one of the power couples in America that fans love.

As a champion for several social causes, most importantly planned parenthood and the welfare of animals, she has a strong view of the world we live in. With a background in healthcare administration, Maya Schauffele is now actively trying to make an impact through her husband’s namesake foundation: the Xander Schauffele Family Foundation.

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She is also extremely supportive of her husband. Mrs. Schauffele may not have been a pro with golf terminology prior to meeting Xander, but as she says, “We’re getting there.” She started learning more about the sport, showing her full support for her husband’s career. Understanding the pressure he faces to make a name for himself in the golfing community, Maya is constantly sharing her good wishes and encouragement on social media to uplift his spirits.

Their adorable furry buddies

Maya and Xander Schauffele are strong advocates for animal lives. The couple brought home a Goldendoodle years ago by the moniker, Momo. The fur buddy has since been a shared source of love for the Schauffele couple.

In 2019, they introduced a French Bulldog named Chewie to their family to accompany Momo. The two cuddle-buddies were sharply dressed at their parent’s wedding in 2021. Xander shared a family picture on their special day with their little ones on social media. He continues to share precious moments from Momo and Chewie‘s lives as a proud daddy.

Xander Schauffele’s parents, his driving force toward greatness

When it comes to love and support, Xander’s professional and personal life is largely inspired by his father, Stefan Schauffele. This may be a good time to note that Xander is of French and German heritage from his father’s side, and Taiwanese from his mother’s side of the family. However, both his parents bestowed the American heritage onto their son and inspired him to find greatness in the golf community.

Xander’s father Steven is more than just a parent to him. The big man taught his son the essence of the royal sport.

In his earlier years, Schauffele Sr. served in the German Air Force. Following his return, he was invited to be part of the decathlon team. A former athlete with experience in Track and Field, Squash, Golf, Skiing, and, Soccer, it had always been Stefan’s dream to win an Olympic gold medal. Sadly, his professional sporting dreams were cut short by a car accident. However, Stefan is a man of strength and returned as a Golf instructor.

Years later, when his son showed interest in the sport, Stefan stepped up to teach him. When Xander won the Olympic gold medal, his father was prouder than he probably would have been if he won the accolade himself. They shared a precious, hilarious father-son moment with their fans after the fact.

Recognizing the pressure that comes with professional sports, Stefan also helps Xander with balancing his personal and professional life as a mental health instructor.

Aside from his parents, Xander Schauffele’s grandparents are extremely supportive in nurturing his golfing career. Even though the older couple seldom visits the United States, they made it a point to attend Xander’s live performance when the opportunity presented itself.

Schauffele’s caddie, the man behind the scene

A golfer’s caddie is not just someone who lugs around a bag full of golf clubs and equipment. He is the closest person that the player can rely on to keep up their motivation and performance during a pro game.

Xander Schauffele is extremely lucky on this front to have former San Diego college golfer Austin Kaiser, as his trusted caddie. The two became friends when playing for San Diego State University. Soon after, when Schauffele decided to pursue the sport in a professional capacity, he knew he needed someone with an equal amount of motivation and understanding about golf to accompany him.

With his immense knowledge of the sport itself, Kaiser has been a constant source of friendship and advice for Xander both on and off the field. Their alliance is one of the most beneficial due to their long history and trust.

His team of personal and professional trainers

The physical fitness of golfers is just as important as in any other sport. Xander has been blessed in regard to his physical well-being, all thanks to three very dedicated and experienced coaches, namely Marnus Marais, Ronna Semonian, and Derek Uyeda.

Marnus has a long history of athletic accomplishments. The former sportsman turned physiotherapist has several certifications to his name, accompanied by on-hand training for athletes and military personnel under the belt. Since 2013, Marnus has been a member of many golfer’s core teams, specifically, Xander Schauffele, Dustin Johnson, Louis Oosthuizen, as well as Patrick Cantlay.

Ronna Semonian is yet another physical trainer with extensive experience with athletes. The former Director of Physiotherapy at the San Diego State University took to specified physiotherapy for golfers at the Professional Golfers Career College in California. Since then she has joined Team Xander as well as been affiliated with big names in the golfing community including Cynthia Comerford, Jeff Williams, Jacob Marta, Jeff Davis, and others.

Lastly, Xander Schauffele has Derek Uyeda on his team to guide him with his skills as a professional golfer. With more than 30 years of experience, Derek is an active part of the golfing community. He is credited with the title of ‘One of the best teachers in your state” by Golf Digest. He has an innate mastery over analyzing video swings which he translates effectively to teach golfers how to tackle various golfing techniques.

With so many accomplishments and a plethora of supportive members on his team, Xander Schauffele is on his way to greatness. Who do you think he values most on his team? Let us know in the comments below.

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