We all know that Xander Schauffele showed the world what it takes to be great this year by winning not one but 2 major championships. The golfer won the 2024 PGA Championship with a brilliant score of 21 under par and if that wasn’t enough he also went and won the 2024 Open Championship with a score of 9 under par. And while it is very easy to say that the player must be over the moon with joy, Schauffele narrates a whole different story.

In the latest episode of The Smylie Kaufman Show, Xander Schauffele shared a heartfelt moment about his major championship win. The moment of triumph was a mix of emotions as one can only imagine. The golfer describes winning his first major as an ‘immediate celebration’ with friends and family coming over to hug the winner. “It was a little all over the place it was an immediate celebration you know. Hugs and tears from family and all that stuff was really overwhelming at first “, he said.  But it wasn’t until he was alone in the bathroom, away from his family’s celebrations, that it truly sunk in. Amidst hugs, tears, and drinks from the trophy, Schauffele hadn’t fully grasped the magnitude of his achievement.

At 5:00 a.m., exhausted but still buzzed, the golfer caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror and felt an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment. “I was so fired up,” he recalled. “I remember looking at myself, feeling like, ‘I freaking did it! I’m a major champion. This is real life.'” This quiet moment of reflection was when the weight of his triumph truly hit him.  In that quiet moment, Schauffele felt an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment as he had achieved the feat that he dreamed of 7 years ago when he played his first major championship.

It was his biggest moment, one that surpassed the excitement of other tournaments. The win was no longer just a distant dream anymore but his reality. Schauffele’s reflection reveals a champion’s heart, filled with relief, joy, and pride. This moment of solitude was the turning point, where the gravity of his achievement finally settled in. Well, that was his first major win but what did his second major win look like?

A rewind of Xander Schauffele’s second major win

Xander Schauffele secured his second major win of the year at the British Open, delivering a masterful performance with a final-round 6-under 65. This victory followed his nail-biting win at the PGA Championship in May. Schauffele turned a two-shot deficit into a two-shot victory, outpacing competitors like Billy Horschel. “It’s a dream come true to win two majors in one year,” Schauffele reflected.

Schauffele’s calm demeanor shone through as he pulled away with three birdies in a four-hole stretch on the back nine. “I think winning the first one helped me a lot today on the back nine,” he said. After his win, Schauffele gazed at the claret jug, pondering what drink to pour from it. “I just can’t wait to drink out of it,” he said, smiling. With this win, Schauffele became the first player since Jordan Spieth in 2015 to win his first two majors in the same season.